photo by Beau Finley

Thanks to all for passing on this wild story from Eater DC:

“A Wonder spokesperson tells Eater the food halls will open off U Street (1925 14th Street NW), in Cleveland Park (3519 Connecticut Avenue NW), and in the West End in what’s currently Eat Brgz (1200 New Hampshire Avenue NW), on track to close soon. Wonder’s D.C. expansion tear will continue from there, with plans to double its store count in the future.”

From Wonder’s website:

We partner with award-winning chefs and restaurants (more…)



8200 Dixon Avenue – Silver Spring MD. photo by Scott Suchman

From a press release:

“Solaire Social, Silver Spring’s highly anticipated culinary collective will open Friday, May 13.

The 13,000 square-foot dining destination and bar features a collection of artisan concepts, curated by chef and restaurateur, Akhtar Nawab of Hospitality HQ. Solaire Social lives by the motto, “Eat.Drink.Be Social”, (more…)



photo by Vina Sananikone

From a press release:

“What: Nativo at The Square, 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC
Grand Opening: Monday, March 24, 2024

Nativo, a third-wave coffee shop from two coffee-industry players, is the newest concept to open in The Square. The stall, positioned to welcome guests at the 18th and I Streets NW entrance, brings a full range of coffee and espresso drinks and a menu reflecting the homelands of owners Victor Nazar Navarro and Nakita Reid.

Coffee: (more…)



1270 4th Street, NE

Thanks to Craig and Howard for sending word. Las Gemelas writes this morning:

“Friends, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Las Gemelas and Destino. We shared a wonderful last service with our team and are so thankful for the last three years of business. (more…)


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