3900 Georgia Ave, NW
This is not a drill. It is so happening! Finally…?
Thanks to Sarah for sending the menu installation at Wendy’s (above) yesterday. And thanks to Chloe for sending the update below: (more…)
fast casual
1285 4th Street, NE
From an email:
“Greco Truly Greek eatery is psyched to share that their second D.C. location will open on Thursday, April 2, in the Union Market District at 1285 4th Street NE, Unit B.
The newest Greco fast casual eatery in the Union Market District occupies a welcoming, bright and airy space of just over 1,777 square feet with seating for up to 20. Greco will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
To celebrate the opening of Greco’s new Union Market location, guests can enjoy $1 pitas on opening day for the first 100 guests. Greco also has an app that is available for iOS and Android and is offering $5 off first time orders with the code TRULY GREEK.”
Full press release: (more…)
1285 4th Street, NE
“Gyros, Souvlaki, & More
Greco’s signature pitas are where bold flavors meet soft, warm bread. Stuffed with crisp veggies, savory proteins, and sauces that pack a punch, they’re the street food stars you’ll crave again and again.”
Thanks to Jodi for sending the Greco Union Market update Sunday: (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Lydia for sending the, potentially, long awaited Wendy’s news this morning:
“Reporting that the fence is down at the Georgia Ave Wendy’s!!! Who knows what that means for reopening but it was a nice surprise to encounter this morning.” (more…)
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1201 F Street, NW
“Just Salad is serving up healthy & delicious salads, wraps & warm bowls made with the freshest ingredients prepped in-house daily.”
Thanks to Carly and Andrea for sending the Metro Center Just Salad update: (more…)
Carla Hall, photo by Jonathan Pushnik
Last week we broke the news that bumblebirds would be replacing the Good Stuff Eatery on Capitol Hill.
From a press release:
“bumblebirds, a fast-casual pop-in celebrating Southern fried chicken sandwiches, spirited cocktails, and heartfelt hospitality, will open Monday, March 16, 2026 at 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. A grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Celebrity chef, bestselling author, and beloved television personality Carla Hall is partnering with Washington, D.C.-based Sunnyside Restaurant Group, the family-run restaurant company led by The Mendelsohns—Cathy, Harvey, Micheline, and Spike—to share a concept that’s equal parts flavor, fun, and personal history.
A longtime DMV resident, (more…)
1921 8th Street, NW
Thanks to Thom for sending the tip: ” The Cava in Shaw is closing on Friday. Another business down in the Shay! Heard it directly from the employees. They were sharing it to all customers. Letting everyone know.”
Ed. Note: I also called and confirmed Friday is their last day in Shaw. Cava opened here back in December 2016. (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to David for sending the Petworth Wendy’s update:
“I was walking by the now infamous Wendy’s on Georgia Avenue this afternoon and saw someone actually working. (more…)
4531 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Beefsteak and the Radio Shack before that, if you can believe that…
And the hits just keep on coming. Thanks to Mark for also sending word about the Maman Joon. I just stopped by and it’s cleared out too: (more…)
4321 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Mark for sending word that they had closed Sunday, being cleaning out today.
It’s an end of an era in Tenleytown (opened 18 years ago) as Z Burger has closed their doors and is cleaning out the space: (more…)