1333 New Hampshire Ave, NW (rear)
Reminder: This Sunday from 6 PM – 9 PM is your last chance to hit Front Page before they close after 32 years at this location. Fingers crossed they find a new space in the not too distant future.
end of an era
2311 18th Street, NW
OH NO!! Thanks to Amanda for passing on from the Brass Knob:
“Beginning August 3, 2019
All Items 20% Off
Selected Items 30% to 40% Off
ALL SALES FINAL
After 38 years
The Brass Knob will close on November 1, 2019.” (more…)
407 8th Street, NE
Thanks to the Brooklyn Brawler (and Patrick) for sending:
“Looks like the 7-11 has officially been shut down. Officially closed on Sunday, July 21st. RIP 7-11 (8th and Maryland Ave. NE)”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Looking sparse inside 3276 M Street, NW
Holy cow. Thanks to Peter for sending. The sign above says preparing for renovations. But I suspect it might be “renovations”: (more…)
1333 New Hampshire Ave, NW
From The Front Page:
“After 32 years, we will be serving our last customer on Sunday, August 11th at 1333 New Hampshire Ave. We were hoping to renew our lease at its current location, but due to the building being sold, we were not presented with the opportunity to do so. We believe in the Front Page brand and it’s our intention to move to a new location and operate for another 30 years. (more…)
1330 19th Street, NW
Down go two more legends (in August anyway.) Like Millie & Al’s et al, for me, they’ll be missed for the memories. Thanks to all who passed on the big news from Washingtonian:
“Buffalo Billiards will shutter after 25 years, while the Front Page will say goodbye after 32 years. (more…)
Ed. Note: You can find D.C.’s best burgers (and fries) here.
Thanks to David for sending: “BGR Dupont closed. Guess they couldn’t compete with Beefsteak and Sweetgreen.” BGR opened here back in October 2009. (more…)
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1 Dupont Circle, NW. via James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant and Bar
From a press release:
“Mission Group owners Fritz Brogan and Reed Landry have announced the acquisition of James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant & Bar located at 1 Dupont Circle buying the business from veteran restaurateur Patrick Whelan, who is retiring, and who will close the restaurant in mid-July. Over the next five months, the Mission Group will perform a multi-million dollar renovation and re-open in late 2019 as The Admiral paying tribute to Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont for whom the circle is named.
The 8,500 square-foot space will feature three bars, 14 draft lines and 15 big screen televisions. The 3,000 square-foot outdoor patio, one of the largest in Washington DC, will provide separate dining, lounge and event spaces. (more…)
1529 17th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea why the framing store on 17th Street next to Fox/Hound closed? Scoured the blog and couldn’t find any info.”
I keep forgetting to post this, looks like the owner retired (I took these photos a few months ago): (more…)
713 H Street, NW
Whoa, another end of an era. This original Matchbox opened back in 2003. But fear not, Matchbox will be opening a new spot a few blocks away in Penn Quarter soon. Ed. Note: Last week we also learned about a new Matchbox coming to Cathedral Heights. (more…)