outside One Thomas Circle, NW Photo by Jim Cordes
Since the Adams Morgan Wawa abruptly closed about a month ago, folks have been asking for updates about the Thomas Circle one (formerly a West Wing Cafe.) Thanks to Jim for reporting live on the scene at 8:48am: (more…)
1209 U Street, NW
Back in November we first heard the plans for Rush Bowls. Glad to see their still coming despite it all. (more…)
485 K Street, NW (formerly a Taylor Gourmet)
Thanks to Joshua for passing on from RASA:
“We’ve got a big weekend ahead for RASA Mount Vernon Triangle & we’re kicking things off with a Community Day in partnership with our friends at DC Central Kitchen this Friday 7/31 from 11am to 2pm. All proceeds will be donated, pay what you can (suggested donation $10) & we’ll see you soon!” (more…)
3rd and Pennsylvania Ave, SE
On Friday we heard that all the furniture had been removed from the Pret a Manger at 3rd and Pennsylvania Ave, SE. Thanks to Brad and Shellie for sending updated photos of the signage removed.
This Pret opened back in 2014 and before that the space was home to a Cosi. Stay tuned for what’s next.
3rd and Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Around 5pm yesterday a reader reports: “Not a great picture, but furniture is being moved out of Pret a Manger on Penn and 3rd SE” (more…)
Thanks to Parker for sending:
“The Beefsteak in Dupont Circle has closed and looks they’ve moved everything/one to the foggy bottom location.” (more…)
1300 Connecticut Ave, NW via google maps
Thanks to Scott for sending word about Chopt closing in Dupont: (more…)
at Union Station
Thanks to a reader for sending: “Le Pain Quotidien got approval last week to get out of a bunch of its leases. The attached document filed at the time of its bankruptcy filing in May suggests these are among the leases they wanted to get out of: (more…)
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Update: thanks to Ian for sending the photo above confirming Panera Dupont has permanently closed.
A reader reports:
“I am (was) an employee at the Dupont Circle Panera. The one right across from Krispy Kreme! I just got a call from my manager that the store can’t survive any longer, and it will be shutting down. I didn’t receive an exact date as to when operations will be 100% offline. Up until this point they’ve been working with a skeleton crew of a manager and one single employee.”
And thanks to Denis for sending something to keep an eye on from the Wall Street Journal:
“The U.S. division of bakery chain Le Pain Quotidien filed for bankruptcy protection as pandemic restrictions continue to wreak havoc on fast-casual dining chains.”
1214 18th Street, NW
Thanks to TE for sending the Chick Fil A opening news for Downtown/Dupont.