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UPDATE: Mi Pana and Riff Raff Room coming to Adams Morgan this September will share the space with Johnny Pistolas which will remain OPEN on the 2nd Floor

By Prince Of Petworth


2333 18th Street, NW

UPDATE from Johnny Pistolas PR:

“The main floor will be rebranded as Mi Pana, bringing a fresh new dining and nightlife concept to Adams Morgan.

• The second floor will remain Johnny Pistolas, continuing to serve its LA-inspired taqueria-style food, tequila bar, and nightlife atmosphere.

• The mezzanine will become the Riff Raff Room, an intimate speakeasy-style cocktail lounge featuring Schotts’ award-winning cocktails and elevated tapas.

• The top floor will stay a dedicated party and event space, preserving Johnny Pistolas’ long-standing reputation for nightlife and private events in Adams Morgan.

• On September 19th, we’ll launch the new concept with live entertainment, a champagne toast, and a performance by Mi Pana.” (more…)

Chicatana reopened on 14th Street “in this new location” in Columbia Heights!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1400 Meridian Place, NW on 14th Street

Thanks to K. for sending more good local news:

“Despite all the terribleness out there some good things still happening. Chicatana has temporarily reopened in the space below Trini Vybez at 1400 Meridian Pl NW. Yesterday was the first day back in action!”

AND straight from Chicatana Fine Mexican Cuisine: (more…)

Cinco Soles Closing Farewell Today in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


3418 11th Street, NW previously home to Ossobuco and Columbia Heights Coffee

“Dear PoPville,

Seems like Cinco Soles in Columbia Heights is closing soon but they are doing a big farewell event tonight. Might be worth sharing to support this business as I know they have been struggling a bit! Thanks.”

Thanks to Jeremy for passing on the sad news from Cinco Soles: (more…)

The Flying Mexican Opened! “Both service and food quality were awesome!”

By Prince Of Petworth


514 8th Street, SE previously home to Tortuga, Tio Javier/Pacifico Cantina/Capitol Video Sales.

Thanks to Paul for sending The Flying Mexican update:

“They are officially open now as of a week ago. I finally got a chance to go and try them out and I gotta say I’m hopeful. Both service and food quality were awesome!”

Check out the menu here.

Ethiopian-Mexican Moya, “cross-cultural taqueria”, Opens Today in Shaw near 9:30 Club!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Rey Lopez

Yo!! From a press release:

“Ethiopian-Mexican Moya Opens in Mélange Foods, Inc.

Chef Elias Taddesse debuts his first cross-cultural taqueria experience in Shaw

Where:

Mélange Foods Inc, 2108 8th St. NW

When:

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

What:

Mélange Foods, Inc., one of Shaw’s newest hot spots, is debuting Moya, a taco-filled menu with inspiration from the flavors of Ethiopia. From Michelin-starred chef and Ethiopian native Elias Taddesse, Moya will share space with Doro Soul Food and Mélange DC. (more…)

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