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“Goodlove, a chic, music-driven cocktail lounge, is set to open Friday”

Published November 6, 2025 at 3:25PM

photo by Sophie Macaluso

From a press release:

“Goodlove, a new cocktail lounge rooted in good music and chic design, is set to open this Friday, Nov. 7 in Washington’s Midtown Center (1100 15th Street NW).

The stylish, intimate bar from Darren Hinds and Executive Chef Lonie Murdock, the team behind Isla, hits a new high note for DC nightlife. An ideal complement to Isla’s elegance, Goodlove is a place for lovers of music, an escapist space where a chic sensibility reigns and the latest beats pour from a custom sound system and fill the room.

The 2,200-square-foot Goodlove is the perfect place to enjoy from happy hour to late night to date night, with small bites from Isla and two cocktail menus (more…)

“Isla, a globally inspired restaurant with Island roots, and Goodlove, a chic, music-driven cocktail lounge, are set to open downtown this fall”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 2, 2025 at 9:15AM

1100 15th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Isla, a luxe ode to island ingredients and flavors with a global vibe, and Goodlove, a stylish cocktail lounge rooted in good music and chic design, are set to open in Washington’s buzzing Midtown Center (1100 15th Street NW) this fall. Both Isla and Goodlove bring a distinct culinary and aesthetic point of view to downtown, with an emphasis on live-fire cooking, exquisite seasonal, soulful fare, and lush, transportive design at Isla, and perfectly executed cocktails and sexy, music-driven vibes at Goodlove. (more…)

“ISLA is the new Philotimo”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 29, 2025 at 11:30AM

1100 15th Street, NW

Thanks to Ian for sending the ISLA news. (more…)

Miss Likklemores coming to the old Philotimo space Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 26, 2024 at 12:45PM

1100 15th Street, NW

A new liquor license placard has gone up for a spot called Miss Likklemores at the old Philotimo space:

“New Class C Restaurant with an indoor capacity of 260, a Summer Garden with 50 seats and a capacity of 64, and a Total Occupancy Load of 324. (more…)

“I just wanted to let everyone know that it is open”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 12, 2024 at 12:45PM

1100 15th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

My friends and I visited kaimaki at midtown center – sister (?) of philotimo and it is such a vibe in the bartenders are so sweet and I just wanted to let everyone know that it is open (more…)

At Long Last Philotimo has finally and officially reopened

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 2, 2023 at 10:35AM

1100 15th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Philotimo, chef and restaurateur Nicholas Stefanelli’s tribute to Greek food and culture, reopens today (Wednesday) in Washington, D.C. It originally debuted in January 2022, closing six months later due to a fire.

With a refreshed look and an a la carte menu, Philotimo welcomes guests for occasions both everyday and grand—and is ready for its reentrance into D.C.’s exciting dining scene.

Philotimo explores Greece’s rich and regionally vast cuisine, (more…)

Philotimo looking ready to roll in Midtown Center

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 11, 2023 at 8:35AM

1100 15th Street, NW

Back in August we learned that Philotimo would be re-opening “early this Fall.”

A peek inside reveals: (more…)

Philotimo to finally reopen “early this Fall”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 15, 2023 at 11:35AM

1100 15th Street, NW

Philotimo posts on their IG: “We are excited to announce the re-opening of Philotimo early this Fall. Thank you for your patience as we have worked to restore our restaurant.”

Updates when we get an exact day.