
1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Tania for sending last night: “Folks dining in Darvish, the old Mari Vanna spot – looks like it’s about to be open” (more…)

1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Tania for sending last night: “Folks dining in Darvish, the old Mari Vanna spot – looks like it’s about to be open” (more…)

7350 Georgia Avenue, NW, photos courtesy Merry Pin
From an email:
“Merry Pin, the District’s newest retail and community space for hobby crafters, will open its doors at 7350 Georgia Avenue NW on June 15!
Merry Pin will offer products for hobby crafters, including high-end, affordable, and upcycled products, crafting workshops and experiences, and snacks and beverages to bring people together. (more…)

2004 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Kelly for sending:
“I am honored to have spent 12 years at Duplex Diner, 10 as the general manager. This neighborhood joint was always more than its name. I can’t wait to bring us back together. I’ll be opening a new restaurant and bar at this special address.
I posted this on my IG page: (more…)

11 Ridge Square, NW
Great get for City Ridge! The liquor license placard for Shinwa Izakaya says: (more…)

1110 Vermont Avenue, NW
Thanks to Dave for sending. The liquor license placard for the The Continent DC says: (more…)

2623 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Akhilesh for sending: “Pera Kebap is open: Menu: (more…)

2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW photo courtesy Sixty Vines
From a press release:
“Sixty Vines, the restaurant known for its revolutionary wine on-tap program and vineyard-inspired cuisine, will open its first D.C. location on Tuesday, June 11. Located in the heart of the Foggy Bottom neighborhood on Washington Circle, the new restaurant invites guests to sip and savor 60 different wines on tap selected from wine country regions around the globe. Sixty Vines will also offer seasonal vineyard-inspired dishes designed to be shared among friends. Spanning over 11,000 square feet, the new restaurant offers a transportive dining experience featuring indoor and patio seating, a full bar, and a private events space. (more…)

1st and L Street, NE
Thanks to Renee, Nils and Ken for sending: “the progress at Ted’s Bulletin at the corner of First and L Streets NE in NOMA.” (more…)

From a press release:
“The creators of Little Miner Taco are expanding their culinary offerings with the launch of Little Hot Chicken. This new brand brings Nashville’s fiery hot chicken to the DMV via food truck, their ghost kitchen in NoMa, as well as at Wundergarten and Nice and Easy. The Little Hot Chicken food truck launches with a series of pop up events along the Metropolitan Beer Trail this summer. The festivities, deemed “Chicken n’ Beer Summer Crawl” will pair signature smoky spicy dishes and crispy chicken from the food truck with local brews and will challenge heat enthusiasts with Hot Chicken Wing and Hot Pickle eating contests that feature the new brand’s five levels of heat. (more…)