2420 18th Street, NW

Zenebech moved from Shaw to Adams Morgan in 2017.

I noticed Zenebech’s oval sign was removed a couple weeks ago and I figured it just got damaged. A reader sends in the new sign yesterday: Read More

3630 Georgia Avenue, NW. Tsehay Ethiopian opened here in June 2019

Ed. Note: I’m hearing their new home will either be in Navy Yard or NoMa – will update when a deal is done.

“Exciting news! We will be relocating to a new space in DC slated to open Quarter 4 of 2022, tho this move is to better serve and accommodate more guests, we will forever love our Georgia Ave family! Read More

3608 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Emma for sending the latest on the new Cher Cher.

CherCher’s original location in Shaw was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first opened up on 9th Street, NW back in 2012. Read More

3906 14th Street, NW (14th and Randolph, across from Little Coco’s)

Thanks to James and everyone else who sent the good news over the weekend: “Rue Cafe just opened today. They’ve got Ethiopian coffee, breakfast, and lunch items, as well as cookies and pastries. The owner, Nebiyou, was lovely, as were the staff.”

Molly writes: “Ethiopian coffee forward with a nice small menu including Avocado toast (I had, it was great), Read More

3608 14th Street, NW

Back in 2018 we posted some scuttlebutt about the excellent Ethiopian Restaurant CherCher had signed a lease on 14th Street Uptown. I had forgotten all about it but amazingly it’s still happening!

A recent liquor license application says:

“A restaurant that will serve Ethiopian, American, Italian, and Latin Foods with 62 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 75. Sidewalk Café with 26 seats.”

1334 9th Street, NW

This is very good news, CherCher was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first opened up on 9th Street in Shaw back in 2012. Check out their menu here.

Stay tuned.

“To recognize the Ethiopian community’s heritage and culture, outstanding leadership and 14 contributions to the District of Columbia’s economy and the 9th and U Street business 15 corridor located in the Shaw neighborhood, and its partnership with the African America 16 community in the fight for social justice and civil rights.” Read More

3100 14th Street, NW entrance on Park Road in DC USA

“Dear PoPville,

They closed in March and I was worried that they had decided to close permanently, so I was hoping you could publicize their reopening! They serve very tasty Ethiopian food, and while their stellar cocktails aren’t on their takeout menu, they do have wine and beer. Here’s their website.”

3630 Georgia Avenue, NW

Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant has opened!

“Authentic food – Vegetarian friendly, Special cocktails HH till 8pm, Relaxed vibe with an outdoor space. Come check it out!”

The Real Deal: Read More

14th and P Street, NW

Farewell Lalibela in your new digs! [And of course RIP Playbill Cafe]. They moved from 14th and P to 1608 7th Street, NW near Dacha, the new spot from Thip Khao and across the street from the Passenger and Ivy & Coney et al.

End of an era for this corner:

New location: Read More

3630 Georgia Avenue, NW

Thanks to Cheryl for sending:

“I’ve been wondering what’s been coming to this space. This is in between DC Reynolds and the old Walters on Georgia Ave. Now I understand why DC Reynolds had to return part of their patio space.”

The liquor license placard for Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant says:

“New Restaurant serving Ethiopian food. Summer Garden with 20 seats. Seating for 42 inside and a Total Occupancy Load of 62. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment inside the premises and for the Summer Garden.”

STAY TUNED.