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…)
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…)
The Little Beet is opened in the former Pei Wei space next to 18th Street Lounge back in November 2015. So do we think this is a renovation or a “renovation”? (more…)
600 Pennsylvania Ave, SE via Sizzling Express
End of an era thanks to a reader for sending the auction info:
“M30071 DC Sushi Bar Cafe & Restaurant is Closing And Will Sell Late Model Kitchen Bar Cafe Carryout Equipment & Decor. ONLINE NOW”
Previous Sizzling Expresses have closed Downtown and in Navy Yard. Updates when we learn what becomes of the Pennsylvania Ave space.
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“The notification below came from building management at 1350 I St NW. This Leon location, projected opening in Fall 2019, would be in addition to the Farragut and Mt. Vernon Square locations.” (more…)
1800 M Street, NW
Slapfish is now open in the former Capriotti’s space downtown.
Check out their menu here.
From Slapfish:
“DC! We are now open. Come on in. Open at 8am everyday serving up some breakfast! We also have a nice selection of grab-n-go for you folks on the run! 1800 M street.” (more…)
624 E Street, NW
Back in January we posted some scuttlebutt that a Sweetgreen could be coming to the former Taylor Gourmet space in Penn Quarter. Thanks to Barred in DC for the heads up that it is no dream: (more…)