833 Kennedy Street, NW
Quite a conversion if this goes through…
A liquor license application for Routes and Roots says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 35 and a Total Occupancy Load of 80.”
STAY TUNED.
Kennedy Street
145 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Natalie for sending:
“The old Phi Beta Sigma fraternity headquarters is being turned into apartments with retail. I can’t wait to see what this shapes up to be, especially with Idido’s Cafe (which is excellent) already across the street!” (more…)
500 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Corey for sending on Friday: “Just a shoutout to La Coop grand opening on Kennedy street! Place looked amazing”
Zach Israel posted a photo of the beautiful inside absolutlely bustling: (more…)
607 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Sam for sending: “Kennedy Street/Brightwood Park Progresso Market Open in old Tropimart Location. Very excited to have a market back open here!” (more…)
701 Kennedy Street, NW
“Inspired by the Tulip Poplars of Rock Creek Park; the tallest trees from the native woodlands we love. Poplar will feature mushrooms and other foraged goodies that thrive under the canopy of our locals forests, as well as new wines, fruit wines, and ciders crafted by the team behind ANXO Cider.”
I’d be been hearing rumors for months now so I’m super excited to share the big news from owner Cerrissa Fitz:
Cerrissa Fitz
“I’m excited to share that I have leased 701 Kennedy St NW with my spouse Sam Fitz and our great friend, Chef and professional forager Iulian Fortu. We hope to open the space this Winter as a wine bar and small restaurant with wines and ciders made, under Sam’s direction, by ANXO Cider, paired with plates from Chef Iulian that will feature foraged and farmed ingredients of exceptional quality, with a focus on local and transparent sourcing. (more…)
701 Kennedy Street, NW
Windows are papered over – there was a for lease sign up for a month but that was recently taken down too. I’m starting to hear some sweet rumblings of what’s to come but hopefully will know more soon – stay tuned!
Ed. Note: For many years this was supposed to become Rotanda.
Happy lucky 7th to ANXO (711 Kennedy Street, NW)!!
“This Sunday we are celebrating our 7th anniversary on Kennedy St. We are doing $7 cocktail / cider & burger specials with the return of our ANXO Burger pop-up for the day from noon-5pm”
5420 3rd Street, NW at Kennedy Street
Thanks to Matt for sending word about Brink Bar and Grill coming to the former Library Tavern space.
Their IG says opening this month: (more…)
709 Kennedy Street, NW
From an email:
“Soup Up, located at 709 Kennedy Street, NW, is now serving brunch every Sunday from Mother’s Day, May 12 thru September 29, 2024. Brunch will include Belgian waffles, omelets, chicken and waffles, creamy grits with a choice of shrimp, grilled salmon, brown-stewed fish fillet, or smoked oxtail, and lots more. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, fresh pressed juices, fresh fruit salad, in-house baked spinach bagels and coco bread as well as an assortment of in-house made desserts will also be available (more…)
15 Kennedy Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We have just been given notice that we shall be granted a meeting with the councilwoman and several leaders and stakeholders regarding the development on first and Kennedy. This is going to occur Thursday night 6:00 p.m. at Roots Charter School. the ANC meeting last night with stacked full of people.”