
5252 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Robin for sending the Booeymonger update:
“It definitely looks like it will reopen. Bright paint, new tables/chairs, a big oven and several men talking in there.”
A peek in the window: (more…)

5252 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Robin for sending the Booeymonger update:
“It definitely looks like it will reopen. Bright paint, new tables/chairs, a big oven and several men talking in there.”
A peek in the window: (more…)

50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Thanks to Brendan for sending the “Fresh update, Raising Cane’s coming along at Union Station.
Looks just about ready to roll: (more…)

1000 Connecticut Ave, NW first opened here in 2012
Thanks to Eric for sending word about the PAUL abruptly closing near Farragut Square.
PAUL also also abruptly closed their 13th and F Street, NW location back in 2022.

1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to J. for sending: “But more paper is down off the windows and there’s are people milling around inside. Looks close to opening.” (more…)

2016 9th Street, NW photo by Mykl Wu
From an email:
“Pierre Ajaj and Philip Stone, two chefs of the popular Just Jerk in Lanham MD have opened up the new falafel joint at the busy 9th & U area.
Located directly across from Atlantis and 9:30 Club (the old Andy’s Pizza spot), Falafel Brothers features their take on the popular wrap. The menu is simple, with four separate falafel choices plus the “create your own option.”

photo by Mykl Wu
In addition to falafels, the menu features manakishes. The dough for this flatbread is made in house comes in four choices: zaatar spice, toum, sesame seed, and a special one with babaganoush and topped with crispy falafel balls.” (more…)

1201 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Chris for sending: “walked by the Hip City Veg in Navy Yard and it was closed with a sign on the door. (more…)

1300 4th Street, NE
Thanks to A. for sending: “Sweetgreen is opening in NoMa on 4th St. NE next to Maman.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.

Thanks to David for passing on from the Halal Guys:
“Mark your calendars! On November 3rd at 11AM EST, we will be celebrating our official Grand Opening of The Halal Guys at Union Station with giveaways, prizes, merch, music and more! (more…)

4531 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Let’s split this in two parts – favorite local fast casual and favorite nationwide fast food?
I’m voting Maman Joon (though crisp & juicy next door is pretty delicious too) for local and Taco Bell for national, obviously?
You guys?

Thanks to Matt for sending the new Raising Cane’s signage from near the Amtrak gates on the first floor: (more…)