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Dupont Circle Panera will likely Shut Down Soon according to an employee; “Le Pain Quotidien filed for bankruptcy protection”

Published May 27, 2020 at 1:45PM | Updated June 8, 2020 at 2:39PM

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.”

“It’s open today”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2020 at 3:45PM

1214 18th Street, NW

Thanks to TE for sending the Chick Fil A opening news for Downtown/Dupont.

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Farmbird’s Coming Penn Quarter Location Making Major Progress

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 22, 2020 at 9:15AM

860 E Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon

Thanks to Mark for the update: “progress at 9th and E NW.” Check out Farmbird’s Menu (PDF)

Farmbird opened their first location on H Street, NE back in July 2017.

A peek inside: (more…)

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Many Folks are Excited about This – So Feel the Joy if you Feel the Joy!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 31, 2020 at 1:00PM

One Thomas Circle, NW

Thanks to Ken (and Melanie) for sending: “In non COVID-19 news, it looks like the Wawa in Thomas Circle is still moving along.”

Ed. Note: Space previously home to West wing Cafe.

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Wawa coming to Metro Center, Confirmed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2020 at 9:35AM

Thanks to Robert for sending: “looks like another Wawa is coming to DC. Former Staples location at 1250 H Street NW (Metro Center)”

Back in August of 2019 a retail brochure mentioned a Wawa was coming. This is the former Staples space. Looks like work is set to begin.

Ed. Note: Work has also started at another Wawa coming to Thomas Circle.

Little Sesame coming to Metro Center

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2020 at 10:22PM

12th and G Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon

Thanks to Mark for sending word about Little Sesame‘s newest location.

On Little Sesame’s website they have the address as 1120 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
* Coming Soon! *

Check out their menu here.

“Sign was up on the morning commute. (It’s now covered up but still there!)”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2020 at 10:15AM

1214 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Cat for sending this important Chick Fil A PSA. Ed. Note: Also, for any Virginia readers eligible to vote in the Democratic primary – please do! Stay tuned for a CFA opening date.

Checking in on the Wawa coming to Thomas Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 27, 2020 at 10:15AM

Thanks to Craig for sending: “There are about a dozen permits on the front. It seemed like construction was stalled for a while but construction on the Thomas Circle Wawa has started. I miss West wing Cafe … :(”

One Thomas Circle, NW

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ALERT: “Wendy’s is now open in Union Station”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 26, 2020 at 1:45PM

Thanks to Rob for sending the good word. When I stopped by on Saturday (see above) I knew they were close and was anxiously awaiting this message. The Jersey Mike’s opened too: (more…)

Subway Closed on Barracks Row

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 25, 2020 at 10:22PM

430 8th Street, SE

Thanks to Caroline for sending:

“No more Subway in the Eastern Market area! I tried to open the door to head in for my morning Oven Roasted Chicken on wheat and then saw the sign. It’s a loss for me. I loved the staff here. One employee’s wife even made my whole family traditional Tanzanian garments for Christmas one year.”

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

Ed. Note: Other fast casual chains folks are missing.