via KLNB
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“I came across this brochure for retail space at 1250 H Street and it very prominently mentions a Wawa “coming in 2020″ (there’s currently a Staples there).” (more…)
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1325 W Street, NW
Thanks to John for sending. This Sweetgreen opened in May 2013. Updates when we learn more about what they’re “cooking up.”
“LEON Restaurants Announces Launch of Gluten Free Nuggets and Opening Date for Second U.S. Location”
655 New York Ave, NW
From a press release:
“The team behind “Naturally Fast Food” brand LEON Restaurants is excited to announce the launch of their latest menu offering, GFC – Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets. As part of their quest to prove that fast food can be good food, the baked nuggets, are inspired by iconic fast food outlets and served with a choice of LEON ketchup, garlic aioli, chilli and tarragon mayo sauces. The nuggets were first introduced in LEON’s U.K. location nearly a year ago, last August and have been so popular the team knew bringing the dish to their U.S. locations was the right step. The GFC will be available for purchase starting on Tuesday, July 30th. (more…)
1850 M Street, NW
Good news for Roti fans, the downtown/dupont location opens on Tuesday! This was the old old Wells Fargo space. (more…)
1300 Connecticut Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Festive grand opening party for the expanding plant-based fast casual brand’s second DC location in Dupont Circle.
Free lunch for the first 100 people in line.
Free sweet potato fries all day.
Giveaways and samples all weekend. (more…)
One Thomas Circle, NW
Thanks to Cameron for sending:
“Whatttt – just heard West Wing at Thomas Circle was closing on FRIDAY! and a Wawa is going in its place. (Coworker spoke to the cashier!)”
Stay tuned for updates as the Wawa gets closer to opening.
1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW formerly DGS
From a press release:
“Muncheez, a Middle Eastern fast casual restaurant with locations in Georgetown and Tenleytown, will open a third location in Dupont Circle later this summer. Located at 1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Muncheez Dupont Circle will open at 11:00 a.m. daily, serving a daytime lunch crowd, while operating into the early morning hours to also service late night patrons in the neighborhood. (more…)
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1065 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Sweet. Thanks to Leah for sending. Taim Falafel will be opening this August. This will be Taim’s first location outside of NYC.
“Taim means tasty in Hebrew. And that’s really all you need to know. (more…)
624 E Street, NW
Thanks to Mary for sending. Late last month we confirmed our earlier scuttlebutt that a Sweetgreen would be taking over the old Taylor Gourmet/Meatballs space. Stay tuned for an opening date.
“Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted. “Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth.”
1212 18th Street, NW
Yesterday we learned that Little Beet had abruptly closed for renovations. I knew it was for “renovations”!! Thanks to Pat for sending the update. That is one helluva closing note below: (more…)