
The Little Beet is opened in the former Pei Wei space next to 18th Street Lounge back in November 2015. So do we think this is a renovation or a “renovation”? (more…)

The Little Beet is opened in the former Pei Wei space next to 18th Street Lounge back in November 2015. So do we think this is a renovation or a “renovation”? (more…)

Thanks to Catherine (and Craig) for sending:
“This is a fast casual Japanese spot opening up in Midtown Center (15th and L). We’ve heard it’s opening at the end of the year.” (more…)

Thanks to a reader for sending:
“The notification below came from building management at 1350 I St NW. This Leon location, projected opening in Fall 2019, would be in addition to the Farragut and Mt. Vernon Square locations.” (more…)

1560 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Bharati only opened up in the original Dolcezza space in April 2018. This can’t be good: (more…)

1300 Connecticut Ave, NW
HipCityVeg openedtheir first D.C. location in Chinatown back in 2016. You can check out their menu here.
This is the formerChickery (previously home to Black and Orange/Rogue States burger spot) which closed back in February 2018. (more…)

1401 Maryland Ave, NE
Thanks to Anne for sending. Theories? Wild conjecture?
The Maryland Ave Chick Fil A opened in May 2017. Previously the space was home to a Checkers. If you’re in a pinch I’d suggest hitting the Popeyes at 1226 H Street, NE.
Ed. Note: Since it comes up on all Chick Fil A stories, allow me to include this post from a June 2018 story written in Huffpost titled: If You Really Love LGBTQ People, You Just Can’t Keep Eating Chick-fil-A.

2438 Market Street, NE courtesy Chick Fil A
Ed. Note: Since it comes up on all Chick Fil A stories, allow me to include this post from a June 2018 story written in Huffpost titled: If You Really Love LGBTQ People, You Just Can’t Keep Eating Chick-fil-A.
From an email:
“Guests camped out in the new Dakota Crossing Chick-fil-A parking lot last night for a chance to win Free Chick-fil-A for a year when the doors open this morning at 6:00a.
The new restaurant located at 2410 Market St. NE in Dakota Crossing is will officially open today, bringing its handcrafted food and award-winning customer service, commitment to community engagement and hands-on mentoring for 80 newly hired Team Members. (more…)

1850 M Street, NW
Thanks to Sienna for sending: “Signs are being put up this morning for a new Roti at the corner of 19th and M in the old Wells Fargo space.”
You can see Roti’s menu here. Updates as they get closer to opening.

Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh Bassett
From an email:
“On Wednesday, May 8, Chipotle Mexican Grill, known for its real ingredients and fresh food, will open its first restaurant east of the Anacostia River. Plus, the first 50 customers will receive Chipotle swag!
The new restaurant is located in the Shops at Park Village at the intersection of Alabama Ave SE and Stanton Rd SE (1571 Alabama Ave SE). Normal hours of operation will be 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days per week.“

655 New York Ave, NW
Thanks to Daniel for passing on the photo from Sherri. (And a big happy birthday to Sherri too!!)
Back in December we learned that a 2nd LEON would be opening in D.C.
Check out LEON’s Menus here.
LEON opened their first D.C. location at 1801 L Street, NW back in September.