
1350 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to PJ and Sarah for sending: “Dos Toros coming to the old Philz space right below the circle” (more…)

1350 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to PJ and Sarah for sending: “Dos Toros coming to the old Philz space right below the circle” (more…)

14th and Park Road, NW
Last week when we spoke about What Chain Stores/Fast Casual/Restaurants is DC Missing? (which featured a photo of Dave’s) a reader messaged me: “I was told by an employee that they are opening February 24”
Update via email: “Dave’s Hot Chicken will not be opening until March 3, 2023″

Thanks to Matt for sending: “Cane’s under construction at Union Station!”
Godspeed and give this man a raise.
You can see Raising Cane’s menu here.
Stay tuned for an opening date.

3100 14th Street, NW
Thanks to C. (and all others) for sending: “Columbia Heights Chick fil A closed until further notice”
Stay tuned and protect the cantina at all costs!!

1408 U Street, NW
Thanks to C. and L. for sending: “I might be behind but I think Jimmy John’s went out of their U St location!! (more…)

7th and G Street, NW (entrance on 7th Street)
When we posted about the Taco Bell Cantina coming to Chinatown last week a few folks mentioned the Chick Fil A signage that went up a few blocks away. And indeed it looks real close to opening. Peek in the window: (more…)

808 7th Street, NW Ed. Note: Smashburger opened in half of the Fado space so I guess TB Cantina will be opening in the remaining half.
In April 2020, After 22 Years, Fado announced it was officially closed forever. Now a new liquor license has been applied for 808 7th Street, NW – Taco Bell Cantina. The liquor license placard says: (more…)

501 H Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any clue why this place has taken so long to open? Its been like two years. They have had tables set up for at least a year. I never see anyone there. Is it a front?!” (more…)

Aaron asks:
“What happened to the HipCityVeg and Fruitive on Connecticut just south of Dupont Circle – looks like they are both closed (for good, looking at the websites)?” (more…)

1528 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Signage is up at the new Panera in the former Beefsteak location and workers tell me they’ll be opening the “1st week of February.”
Panera closed south of the circle at 1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW back in May 2020.
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.