415 7th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending:
“They haven’t responded to any outreach yet, but it looks like Merzi in Chinatown/Penn Quarter may be closed for good. Their social media stopped a few months ago. Their Merzi Cares site (which organized a lot of good help for medical professionals in the middle of a pandemic) now 404s. Most tellingly, all their furniture and the usual “fast casual” serving line has all been removed from the floor. (more…)
1667 K Street, NW
Thanks to Ethan for sending: “At peak I think Noodles and co had Cleveland Park, Glover Park, and the two downtown locations! Also noticed silver spring and mosaic district are dead.”
3100 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what’s going on at the Columbia Heights Chick Fil A? It was closed yesterday and again today, but no indication on why…”
Another reader shares: “All the lights are out and no sign on the door. But if you go in the app it says “unforeseen circumstances” and that’s all.”
9th and E Street, NW
Thanks to SingleGayGuy for sending word about McD’s: “Another one bites the dust.”
601 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Thanks to Dylan for sending. Devon & Blakely opened here back in 2016.
Burger Tap & Shake shared on their Facebook Monday:
“We’re saying farewell for awhile and closing up until Fall! We’ll miss all your burger-lovin’ faces! Stay safe & healthy and we hope to see you soon!” (more…)
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.