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Sup with Souvlaki? Temporarily Closed? Or “Temporarily” Closed?

Published February 3, 2025 at 12:30PM

1917 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Noa for sending: “Walked by Souvlaki with a friend on Sunday (Jan. 26) late afternoon and commented to my friend that I thought it was weird Souvlaki on 18th looked closed. Had a missed delivery paper from fed ex on door from 1/29…”

Google says: (more…)

“Mezeh Mediterranean Grill Celebrates Opening of Capitol Hill Location”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 27, 2025 at 12:30PM

photos courtesy Mezeh Mediterranean Grill

Check out their menus here.

From a press release:

“Mezeh Mediterranean Grill is celebrating the opening of its newest location, Mezeh Capitol Hill, at 333 Pennsylvania Ave. SE on Feb. 6. The new restaurant will bring fresh Mediterranean flavors to the Capitol Hill neighborhood, offering an upbeat, fast-casual dining experience. (more…)

Continuing Coverage of the Taco Bell Cantina Coming to U Street Cont. – Hello Walk Up Window!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 27, 2025 at 9:00AM

14th and U Street, NW previously home to DC Noodles

Following news of H Street’s Taco Bell opening last week – it looks like the Taco Bell Cantina on U Street opening is very close too: (more…)

Miami’s Bodega Taqueria y Tequila opens tomorrow (Friday, January 24) in DC!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 23, 2025 at 11:15AM

“Bodega Taqueria y Tequila will open in Foggy Bottom January 24”

From a press release:

“Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, a unique fast-casual taqueria that has established a reputation in Miami for Mexican street food-inspired fare and high-energy nightlife tucked away in a speakeasy-style lounge, lands in Washington on January 24 with its first DC location, a 3,800-square-foot outpost centrally located in Foggy Bottom. With a reconfigured Airstream slinging authentic and novel Mexican favorites, a secret passage (through an industrial kitchen door!) to a vibrant speakeasy that pulses with late-night DJ sets, expertly crafted cocktails, plus an enviable list of premium tequilas, Bodega will bring just the right vibes to this nightlife-starved neighborhood. (more…)

BREAKING: The H Street, NE Taco Bell is now open!! This is not a drill

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 21, 2025 at 12:15PM | Updated January 21, 2025 at 1:35PM

625 H Street, NE previously home to Farmbird

Thanks to Ron for sending the glorious update: “Looks like the new Taco Bell on H St NE had its grand opening today. It’s also now on Google maps where it’s listed as open 24 hours.” (more…)

More Taco Bell Cantina Signage Spotted on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 13, 2025 at 11:15AM

1412 U Street, NW

Thanks to readers for sending more signs of life at the coming Taco Bell Cantina on U Street.

A peek in the window: (more…)

Shah’s Halal Food coming to Dupont Circle!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 3, 2025 at 11:15AM

1331 Connecticut Ave, NW

Halal is dead, Long live Halal!!

Thanks to Noa for sending: “replacing dupont halal guys”

Shah’s Halal Food’s website says:

“Established in 2005 with one food cart in Richmond Hill, Queens, Shah’s Halal is now a 100% Halal certified international brand with over 70 plus locations. Headquartered in New York, we are a family-owned business, focused on providing a friendly and superb customer experience to audiences worldwide.

Part of our franchise strategy is to seek out neighborhoods that are rich in history and filled with passionate people from all walks of life. (more…)