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Down Goes ANOTHER Pret a Manger location

Published February 2, 2026 at 10:45AM

18th and M Street, NW

Ed. Note: The most recent Pret closure (1828 L Street, NW) prior to this one was reported on back in December.

Pret a Manger opened the 18th and M St, NW location back in February 2016. Prior to Pret the space was home to a Caribou coffee.

“18th and M is your local coffee shop, providing a wide variety of breakfast foods, a great selection of homemade sandwiches, and the best organic coffee. So, whether you’re looking for coffee near you, or want something fresh for breakfast or lunch, visit our 18th and M store. See our full menu for our delicious range of options.”

Thanks to Benji for sending: (more…)

Movement at the Greco coming to Union Market!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 29, 2025 at 8:25AM | Updated December 30, 2025 at 9:25AM

1285 4th Street, NE photo by Jim Lokay

Thanks to Jim for sharing last week:

“Finally! Some activity going on in the future Greco spot in Union Market. It was supposed to open early last year, as @popville reported, but it’s the first sign of life I’ve seen inside.” (more…)

Pret a Manger permanently closes a Downtown location

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 19, 2025 at 10:30AM

1828 L Street, NW

Thanks to Asher for sending: “Pret a Manger 1828 L St permanently closed.”

Pret a Manger opened here in late 2010. ‘Twas a game changer for the fast casual sandwich scene when they first started popping up those many moons ago. Fortunately, for fans, you’ll still be able to get some nearby at: (more…)

BREAKING Scuttlebutt – We hear who’s coming to the just learned about closed Basebowl space in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 18, 2025 at 12:00PM

Well that was fast.

A tipster tells me what’s coming to the recently closed Basebowl space in Navy Yard near Nats Park (1201 Half Street, SE):

“Scolapasta (currently in Tysons and Arlington) is taking over. They will keep serving fresh pasta in a fast casual setting.” (more…)

Progress at Tommy’s Tacos coming to Tanner Park in NoMa!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2025 at 10:00AM

227 Harry Thomas Way, NE

Thanks to Edward for sharing the latest with us: “Work on the future Tommy’s Tacos in kiosk at Tanner Park!”

Back in July we learned that:

“The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is excited to announce that Tommy’s Tacos, a new fresh, fast-casual food and beverage concept created by acclaimed chef Thomas Stacy, has been selected as the official operator at Alethia Tanner Park. (more…)