1027 7th Street, NW at L Street, NW previously home to Petite Cerise
“🇫🇷 French Café & Modern Bistro
☕️ Morning Coffee & Midday Bites
🍽️ Evening Dinner & Wine
📍 Mount Vernon Square, D.C.
Coming Very Soon.”
Thanks to Jared and Page for sending word last week. Finally an update on the former Petite Cerise space. The liquor license placard for Camille says: (more…)
1025 H Street, NE
“Indochine Cuisine & Lounge
A French–Vietnamese inspired dining experience in the heart of DC.
Craft cocktails • Elevated Southeast Asian flavors • Tropical lounge vibes”
Thanks to Jennifer and Austin for sending:
“I’ve appreciated your scuttlebutting on Indochine so far — as Indochine’s neighbor, I’m so glad to say it’s soft opened! Just the restaurant first, with the patio to come soon. Taking eat in and takeout orders. Had the papaya salad, shaking beef, and boba tea — all delicious!” (more…)
1200 18th Street, NW at M Street
The Daily Grill closed here back in 2023. There have been major renovations going on in the building. And now a liquor license application has been applied for at 1200 18th Street, NW for Bistro Francais: (more…)
303 7th Street, SE
From an email:
“Boulangerie Saint Georges is an authentic French bakery bringing traditional French baking techniques to Capitol Hill. The bakery’s pastries and breads are crafted daily by a French pastry chef and a baker, with everything made in-house from viennoiserie and pastries to breads, sandwiches, and seasonal offerings.
The space includes a large, dog-friendly patio and is designed to feel like a true neighborhood boulangerie, welcoming both commuters and locals throughout the day.
We’ll be opening on Saturday, April 11.
Details below: (more…)
1756 Columbia Road, NW
“Chef Alexis Grea’s bakery
Washington DC – Coming soon 🥐”
Thanks to Cait for sending the incredible news about Alexis Grea’s new bakery coming to Adams Morgan (from a) “Former baker for bread alley!”
About Alexis Grea: (more…)
1201 K Street, NW at the Eaton Hotel
“Michele’s, named after Michelin Starred Chef Baker’s late mother, is inspired by his family connections to Houston and New Orleans, and how they have impacted his approach to cooking, cuisine, and hospitality. Chef Baker will use his classical French training as a conduit to bring together the multicultural flavors of both cities. Michele’s will offer an upscale New American dining experience with a French accent and international flair.”
“Dear PoPville,
Michelle’s seized today by the IRS and MPD, accounts are at zero and employees arent getting paid for the foreseeable future, if at all.” (more…)
800 Connecticut Avenue, NW previously home to the Oval Room
ICYMI: The Oval Room permanently closed here after 26 years here back in November 2020.
“La Bise
Permanently Closed
Modern French cuisine with a twist, located steps from the White House”
Shortly after being “thrilled that La Bise has been recognized in the 2025 Michelin Guide!” – La Bise announced their permanent closure: (more…)
1537 17th Street, NW
Trio did indeed have their closing party Sunday night. But a very reliable tipster has shared with me what’s in store for the space:
A very well established local operator is taking over Trio and the Fox and Hounds. Trio will become some kind of French bistro and the Fox and Hounds will remain more or less the same. (more…)
1602 U Street, NW
Baby Shank opened on U Street in the old Local 16 space in February 2023.
Baby Shank shared yesterday:
Friends, thank you for all the memories, laughter, and support. This is our last weekend, (more…)
1604 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Sitting in Baby Shank, Friday night at 10pm. There are two other tables in the whole establishment – seems weird for a bar, especially one that has a late night happy hour. (more…)