1300 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
On Sunday we picked up a couple of burrito bowls from Chipotle at 1837 M St. NW. They told us this is their last day at that location, they’re moving to the new space on Connecticut Avenue. They say they’ll be open Wednesday 9-29.” (more…)
From a press release:
“WHAT: As Summer comes to an end, we tend to forget that the biggest and tastiest Maryland crabs are harvested from September to mid-November. That is why, The Fried Rice Collective chefs, Danny Lee and Scott Drewno, have decided to showcase how fundamental this Chesapeake Bay staple is to the culinary culture of our area. This celebration will consist of daily unique crab-inspired dishes that blend together their modern cooking techniques with authentic Chinese and Korean flavors. The repertoire is as follows: (more…)
the notorious Dave Thomas Circle, the intersection of New York Avenue, NE, Florida Avenue, NE, and First Street, NE
Mayor Bowser dropping some big news on Friday at 8:35pm:
“An update on Dave Thomas Circle: We were informed today that the last day of operations for the Wendy’s will be next Tuesday, & they will vacate the premise by 9/30.
Onward to a less confusing and safer intersection. Grateful for the advocacy of neighbors who helped us get here.”
Let us take this opportunity one last time to admire the greatest halloween costume of last year: (more…)
From a press release:
“After making it through the most challenging period imaginable for restaurants with all locations intact, and now hitting record sales, HipCityVeg, the plant-based fast casual restaurant based in Philadelphia, is resuming its aggressive growth strategy this fall. The expansion will begin with a new DC location in Brentwood.
The restaurant group currently has brick and mortar locations in DC’s Chinatown and Dupont Circle. It will open a delivery only location, which the company calls a “Go Kitchen,” in NE DC’s Brentwood neighborhood on September 20th.
This month, HipCityVeg also broke ground on its Navy Yard, DC location, which was delayed by the Pandemic. That store will open in early 2022 for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. (more…)
1300 Connecticut Ave, NW
Ed. Note: The Chipotle north of Dupont Circle closed in January 2021.
Thanks to Paul for sending from the northwest corner of Connecticut and N Street, NW. “Looks very close to opening to me.” (more…)
Thanks to Michael for sending: “While Bojangles may be gone, It looks like Popeyes is heading to Union Station (and Suki Hana)”
Suki Hana’s website says:
“Suki Hana brings the best of Japanese cuisine to our customers at a fraction of the price typical Japanese restaurants can’t charge. (more…)
1210 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Nolan for sending: “&Pizza is opening up a location in Navy Yard. Located next to Buffalo Wild Wings on Half Street, across from the Bullpen. Same street that leads into Nats Park”
This is the former location of , updates when we learn and &pizza opening date.
21st and P Street, NW
Thanks to Eric for sending: “it looks like fast casual Mediterranean spot, DC Café, closed a couple weeks ago and a new tenant has already been announced. Replacing it will be Mediterranean fast casual concept Café Istanbul, which claims sisters restaurants in Miami and Istanbul.” (more…)
Thanks to Benji for confirming the good news!
Lower level food court 50 Massachusetts Ave, NW
It’s been a while since I’ve stopped by Union Station, didn’t realize the Bojangles closed. There was great excitement when we first learned Bojangles was coming back in 2010 (a lifetime ago, a question we asked in that post “Do you think anything will ever go into the old movie theater space?”)