4714 14th Street, NW
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“Smokey’s
Uptown’s Finest 🏆 Serving hot n’ delicious breakfast and lunch in the District for 40+ years”
I was hoping their closure wasn’t true but google now says: “Smokey’s is permanently closed” and a peek in the window: (more…)
1624 Q Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
There is a new Tonkatsu lunch venue on Q st, inside Hank’s. A Yakitori chef, Blake, started a lunch Tonkatsu pop-up from Tue to Fri at Hank’s Oyster Bar when they are not open. I think we haven’t had the real Tonkatsu in Washington DC until last month; the Tonkatsu at Katsu Kyu is fried in lard, which makes the deep flavor. Their Tonkatsu (I tried Loin) is thick, unlike thin slices you usually find in restaurants. Cooking thick meat perfectly requires knowledge and experience. (more…)
2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to n. for sending: “Devin & Blakely closed at 2200 Pennsylvania”
The farewell note: (more…)
1201 F Street, NW
“Just Salad is serving up healthy & delicious salads, wraps & warm bowls made with the freshest ingredients prepped in-house daily.”
Thanks to Carly and Andrea for sending the Metro Center Just Salad update: (more…)
15th and K Street, NW back in the day
Thanks to Mick for sending: “Looks like a Maman bakery is coming (more…)
1828 L Street, NW
Yo! Speaking my language.
Goodness from Mikey and Mel’s:
“🚨 DC 🚨
We’ve got a 🔥 LUNCH SPECIAL just for YOU!!!! (more…)
1605 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Oof. Thanks to Anthony for passing on:
“A Special Message From Zeleno DC
Dear Zeleno Customers, (more…)
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…)
Almost missed this tasty news from Doubles last week:
“BIG NEWS!!! We are launching FRIDAY LUNCH SLICES from Sonny’s Pizza this week! 🍕🥳
Every Friday from 12 – 3 PM you can order slices of (more…)
1451 L Street, NW
Thanks to Jonathan for sending the sad news:
“Nerds & Nibblers, a great little lunch spot on 15th and L NW has closed after 15 years. On some of my visits over the last year or so, they told me they were having trouble getting back to their pre-COVID crowds. (more…)