808 7th Street, NW
Thanks to DE for sending: “Progress on the Taco Bell cantina in Chinatown. They settled their dispute with ANC 2F this week and have been approved for a retailer’s license by ABCA. (more…)
openings
3040 M Street, NW
The latest opening date is now:
“All great stories have a few plot twists and your neighborhood Barnes & Noble is no exception. Save the date for our new Grand Opening date, August 21st!” (more…)
Thanks to Mark for sending the latest from Bon Beke’s Bakehouse & Grill: “It looks like this place, we’re Bethesda Bagels was, and before that Burrito Brothers, is about to open. (more…)
2653 Connecticut Ave, NW
On Friday we learned that Tyra Banks!?! was bringing an ice cream shop to Woodley Park. Well, on Saturday I spotted “The World’s 1st Ice Cream Trunk” in front of Petit Monde: (more…)
Thanks to Jag for sending from “between 9th and 10th on F St NW, Mango.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
Thanks to Jim for sharing the good news about Namak Mandi Shinwari Grill (Pakistani) opening Monday: (more…)
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1252 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending word about Shia. The liquor license placard says: (more…)
538 3rd Street, NE
Cameron writes: “not the best picture, but a union kitchen sign is now visible inside the long-empty storefront at 8th St and E St SE! Finally!”
And below Topher writes: “Union Kitchen Shaw appears to be officially closed. (more…)
2501 Champlain Street, NW courtesy Tiny Vinyl Shop
From a press release:
“Ty Cumbie, owner of Tiny Vinyl Shop, got into the record selling biz almost by accident but quickly discovered an aptitude and passion for it. For the past four years he has been lugging 7-8 crates of carefully picked vinyl to Dupont Little Flea Market on Sundays and a variety of other markets around DC. In the process he built a brand and a customer base that appreciates what TVS offers. (more…)
photo courtesy Rexmark
From a press release:
“Under the new management of Rexmark, Union Station continues to undergo significant transformation and revitalization, attracting new tenants and enhancing safety measures. After years of fluctuating and vacating tenants, many retailers and eateries have opened once again, including, Raising Cane’s, The Halal Guys, and now Starbucks, set to return in September, join a growing list of new and returning tenants at the station. The expanded footprint of Union Station marks a significant turnaround for the area. (more…)