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…)
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…)
1904 14th Street, NW (before Bresca opened in the first floor)
From Policy
“After 10 incredible years, we’re announcing that Policy will be closing on June 22nd. We’ve seen the 14th street corridor transform into one of the most beloved neighborhoods in our Nation’s capital and are humbled to have been a small part of this evolution. (more…)
1825 14th Street, NW
Masa 14 opened up back 2009 – go down memory lane here, many ups and downs.
Big news for 14th Street. Back in January we posted some scuttlebutt wondering if Masa 14’s days were numbered. We need wonder no more. The Washington Business Journal reported yesterday: “Atlanta’s Gypsy Kitchen restaurant to open in D.C.” Eater DC reported Masa 14’s closure would come “by the end of August.”
Gypsy Kitchen’s Atlanta website says:
“Our restaurant draws inspiration from the culinary riches of Spain – infused with Moroccan traditions from across the Gibraltar and Indian influences that travelled west along the same seas. Centuries of interplay between these food traditions and lands inspires our Iberian fusion plates. (more…)
2206 14th Street, NW courtesy Feldman Group of Marcus & Millichap
You can read a profile about the Midtown Youth Academy and its late founder Eugene ‘Thunder’ Hughes here.
From a press release:
“The Feldman Group of Marcus & Millichap announced today the sale of 2206 14th Street NW along Washington, D.C.’s popular 14th Street corridor for $2,275,000. The 2,870-square foot building which sits on a 2,400-square foot lot sold for $793 per square foot which is a significant amount for a property in its condition. (more…)
444 7th Street, NW looking north
On Friday we learned that SEI’s retail sales had been suspended. It was unclear if they planned to reopen after working out, presumably, some tax issues. I stopped by the space on Saturday and learned they’d “Gone Fishing for something new”: (more…)