3625 12th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to let you know that OTIS @12 restaurant has recently opened last Thursday.
I tried the food and it is actually delicious.”
Have a look at the goods: (more…)
lunch
My goodness.
2fifty BBQ Chef Fernando Gonzalez tweeted the incredible photo above last week:
“$15 Friday Combo: BBQ Döner
Smoked pulled lamb or chicken, mashed & grilled potatoes, bell peppers, tzatziki sauce, white & red cabbage, freshly sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, lime and smoked feta.
Comes with our Rosemary Chips and a refillable fountain drink. Both DC & MD!”
Fingers crossed it’s available tomorrow too!!
1738 Connecticut Avenue, NW via IG
From the fine folks at
“As we close another amazing year at Bistrot du Coin, we’re grateful for our incredible community here in Dupont Circle ❤️ Thousands of memories made, meals shared, and laughs enjoyed—thanks to YOU! And guess what? Brunch & lunch are BACK, just in time to kick off an exciting 2025. Cheers to more moments together—merci beaucoup! 🥂🇫🇷”
BRUNCH 11AM-3PM Wed to Sun
Check out their menus here and Bon Appétit!
2614 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Check out Elsa Ethiopian Kitchen’s menus here.
The’ve also added a liquor license placard: (more…)
Thanks to Matt for sending this masterpiece from SakuSaku (4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW). And that’s not all: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to share what in my humble opinion is hands-down the best lunch deal in DC: Taco Tuesday at Ruben’s in Dupont. All tacos are $1.99, and they don’t skimp on the fillings. (more…)
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14th and Irving Street, NW
Magnificent fast casual news for Columbia Heights. Z Burger is coming back to Columbia Heights!! But that’s not all, they will share the old Ledo pizza space with the absolutely awesome Maman Joon. When you enter Z Burger will be to the right and Mama Joon to the left (sorta like a mini food hall or if anyone remembers the KFC/Taco Bell mashups.)
Stay tuned for an opening date which should be in around 6 weeks or so. (more…)
19th and L Street, NW
Thanks to Kim and James for sending: “Former corner bakery at 19th & L to be replaced by Mikey & Mel’s Famous Deli.” (more…)
828 Upshur Street, NW, previously home to Himitsu and Magpie and the Tiger and Pom Pom and Cappy’s Crabs and Crane & Turtle and of course the old Ethiopian/Injera spot.
Thanks to Emma for sending the update at Almeda at the former Little Vietnam (et al) space in Petworth:
“The interior is pretty much the same as Little Vietnam, but they put the espresso machine on the corner of the bar and you use a kiosk to order. At least in the morning it’s the same Little Food Studio menu (sausage rolls for the win!). The manager also said dinner service started.”
Almeda writes on their IG: (more…)
707 6th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Tonari Cafe To Open with Coffee, Pastries and Italian Onigiri
Daikaya Group’s Tonari expands with breakfast and lunch service, bringing dual coffee cultures and fantastical lunchtime mashups to Chinatown
Expanding on its mastery of Japanese-Italian cuisine, Tonari is set to open Tonari Cafe next month. The daytime counterpart features Italian-style coffee service, morning pastries, bodega-inspired egg sandwiches, various toasts—including a creme-brulee brioche toast—and croissant-baguette sandwiches. (more…)