1025 Vermont Avenue, NW
Naan & Beyond moved into this location back in 2018. Previously they were located at 1710 L Street, NW for many years. Thanks to Walter for sharing the sad news from Naan & Beyond: (more…)
fast casual
Thanks to Griffin for passing on from Raising Cane’s (“Our ONE LOVE® is quality Chicken Finger meals“) “Have no fear, we are coming to Washington, D.C. at the end of the year!” In a direct message they tell me “It’s projected opening with be in October. This is subject to change.” (more…)
1251 First Street, SE
Thanks to Kathleen (and others) for sending: “Navy Yard Farmbird posted a couple of days ago in the old Roti space on 1st St SE.”
The liquor license placard says:
“A new Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a seating capacity of 81 and Total Occupancy Load of 99. (more…)
704 7th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for eat brgz says: “The Establishment will be a quick-service restaurant serving American cuisine. Total Occupancy Load is 99 with seating for 70. Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
Also nearby where the new Chipotle is coming: (more…)
500 H Street, NE
A few folks were asking about Butter Chicken Company and the owner tells me about the long term plans which led to the closure of two DC spots (on H Street, NE above and in Dupont on 19th St) which suffered during the pandemic. The decision was made to become a national franchise. However, you can still find them in DC (more…)
439 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Owner Eric Shin is pleased to announce the opening of his fifth SEOULSPICE location this November 12, at 439 7th Street, NW, 20004, in the heart of Penn Quarter. Known for creating healthy Korean comfort food and open daily, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., SEOULSPICE is 100% gluten-free and offers Korean-style rice bowls, kimbap burritos (Korritos), japchae noodle bowls, and salads highlighting original recipes from the Shin family, which have been passed down for generations.
Shin opened his flagship location in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in 2016, and expanded with additional locations in Tenleytown and College Park, Maryland, opening the following year. Their fourth location opened in the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Spring 2021. As a special treat, SEOULSPICE will give away one complimentary entrée to each in-store customer who visits the new location on Friday, November 12, between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. (while supplies last). (more…)
1300 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Brett for sending the update about the new Chipotle coming to Dupont.
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…)