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…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Somebody translate the Wendy’s msg? Lights on, nobody home.” (more…)
1000 block of Brentwood Road, NE
Thanks to Nathan for sending: “there is signage for a Buffalo Wild Wings Go at Rhode Island Place just off the Rhode Island Avenue-Brentwood Metro stop.”
You can see their menus here.
Stay tuned for an opening date.
Ed. Note: There was a proper Buffalo Wild Wings in Navy Yard near Nats Park from 2015-2024.
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: This was the something healthy we wondering about back in December. This space was previously home to a Protein Bar.
From an email:
“Fruitive is opening an expanded Penn Quarter location on Wednesday, February 18 at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The new 2,500-square-foot space will feature the brand’s signature cold-pressed juices, smoothies, vegan waffles, and acai bowls — including a specialty Bolivian-sourced variety backed by a community-led fair-trade model. To celebrate opening day, all guests will receive complimentary Avocado Toast and a Ginger Immunity Shot (while supplies last).”
Full press release: (more…)
18th and M Street, NW
Ed. Note: The most recent Pret closure (1828 L Street, NW) prior to this one was reported on back in December.
Pret a Manger opened the 18th and M St, NW location back in February 2016. Prior to Pret the space was home to a Caribou coffee.
“18th and M is your local coffee shop, providing a wide variety of breakfast foods, a great selection of homemade sandwiches, and the best organic coffee. So, whether you’re looking for coffee near you, or want something fresh for breakfast or lunch, visit our 18th and M store. See our full menu for our delicious range of options.”
Thanks to Benji for sending: (more…)
1285 4th Street, NE photo by Jim Lokay
Thanks to Jim for sharing last week:
“Finally! Some activity going on in the future Greco spot in Union Market. It was supposed to open early last year, as @popville reported, but it’s the first sign of life I’ve seen inside.” (more…)
1828 L Street, NW
Thanks to Asher for sending: “Pret a Manger 1828 L St permanently closed.”
Pret a Manger opened here in late 2010. ‘Twas a game changer for the fast casual sandwich scene when they first started popping up those many moons ago. Fortunately, for fans, you’ll still be able to get some nearby at: (more…)