14th and Irving Street, NW

Magnificent fast casual news for Columbia Heights. Z Burger is coming back to Columbia Heights!! But that’s not all, they will share the old Ledo pizza space with the absolutely awesome Maman Joon. When you enter Z Burger will be to the right and Mama Joon to the left (sorta like a mini food hall or if anyone remembers the KFC/Taco Bell mashups.)

Stay tuned for an opening date which should be in around 6 weeks or so. Read More

800 22nd Street, NW

DSK asks:

“any word on Beefsteak down foggy bottom metro? I hope we aren’t loosing another vegan restaurant. They have been weirdly closed for over a month now” Read More

From an email:

“Dos Toros Taqueria offers four flavorful burrito options available daily from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.

Rise & Roll Breakfast Menu: Read More

1275 New Jersey Ave, SE

Thanks to Brad for sending from Playa Bowls:

“Playa Bowls Navy Yard
Smoothie & Juice Bar
NJ’s Original Acai Shop Read More

300 7th Street, SW via WMATA

From WMATA:

“A new tenant is coming to the first floor of Metro’s headquarters in L’Enfant Plaza! Potbelly is bringing first floor retail to help activate our neighborhood. The lease also provides additional revenue for Metro.” Read More

Thanks to Sarah for sending the Au Bon Pain update from Union Station: Read More

Thanks to William for sharing: “just got a notice the Au Bon Pain in my office at 1100 13th St NW is closed and a search on their “order ahead” option shows all DC locations no longer taking online orders. Looks like they may have closed all DC stores.” Read More

808 7th Street, NW

Could it be enough to sway Mr. Leonsis to keep the Wizards and Caps here?!?! Read More

1335 Wisconsin Ave, NW

From an email:

“Xenia Greek Hospitality is psyched to announce that their Greco truly Greek fast casual concept is expanding beyond Massachusetts, and will open two new locations in Washington D.C.

The first new Greco location in DC is opening on Monday, January 15 in Georgetown at 1335 Wisconsin Ave NW. Read More

From a press release:

“Food and beverage sales at Union Station increased by 59% in 2023, Rexmark announced today. The news comes amid an upswing in new tenants.

Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream is targeting a Spring 2024 opening at Union Station, joining a growing list of new and returning food and beverage tenants, including Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Cinnabon, The Halal Guys, Wellfound Foods, Laduree, Wendy’s, Jamba Juice, Shake Shack, and Chopt. Raising Cane’s grand opening was on Tuesday, January 9th. Read More