310 Riggs Road, NE “Replacing the former Culture Coffee Too”
B. and C. also report:
“Wingstop will open in the former coffee shop next to Walmart on Riggs Rd NE near the Fort Totten Metro, also in Northeast DC.” (more…)
openings
901 4th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any info on what happened to Nicoletta Italian Kitchen on 4th St NW (not to be confused with Nicoletta Pizzaria in Navy Yard)? They had the BEST crispy eggplant pizza. It looks like it is now going to be Cucina Morini, which sadly doesn’t have any pizza on the menu.”
Good news from Chef Matthew Adler:
“Cucina Morini officially opens today!! (more…)
photo by Albert Ting
From a press release:
“Stable DC (1324 H Street, NE), the District’s only Swiss restaurant, has decided to close after seven years in business in the H Street Corridor. The restaurant will temporarily close on Sunday, April 7 and reopen later in the spring as Steak Frites DC on Thursday, April 18. (more…)
5300 South Dakota Ave, NE
Thanks to B. and C. for sending: “Aldi, which is currently under construction, will open its newest store at 5300 South Dakota Ave NE, (more…)
Photo by John Rorapaugh for LeadingDC
Hours:
Tue – Thu: 4pm – 9:30pm
Fri – Sat: 4pm – 10pm
Sun: 4pm – 9:30pm
From a press release:
“Renowned chef Russell Blue Smith is gearing up to introduce Dupont Circle to an approachable culinary haven with the opening of Alfreda, a heartfelt tribute to his late grandmother, the matriarch of his family. With this latest project, Chef Russell hopes to create a one-of-a-kind pizza experience dedicated to quality ingredients while fostering connections with local producers, guests, and staff.
In the heart of Dupont Circle, Alfreda will offer an inviting ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating for 60 and 30 patrons, respectively. (more…)
photo by Vina Sananikone
From a press release:
“What: Nativo at The Square, 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC
Grand Opening: Monday, March 24, 2024
Nativo, a third-wave coffee shop from two coffee-industry players, is the newest concept to open in The Square. The stall, positioned to welcome guests at the 18th and I Streets NW entrance, brings a full range of coffee and espresso drinks and a menu reflecting the homelands of owners Victor Nazar Navarro and Nakita Reid.
Coffee: (more…)
1433 H Street, NE
Thanks to B. for sending: “there is a liquor store in the old Argonaut spot so that brings an end to that saga even if people had hoped for a new restaurant. (more…)
1211 Wisconsin Ave, NW coming to former Tory Burch space at Wisconsin and M St, NW
3201 Cherry Hill Lane NW courtesy Reverie
From a press release:
“Reverie, Chef Johnny Spero’s esteemed Michelin-starred tasting experience in Georgetown will officially welcome guests again beginning on March 26 with reservations going live on Resy Friday, March 15. Chef Spero brings new life into the restaurant, which tragically burned to the ground in 2022, creating an offering that is reminiscent of the original Reverie menu and restoring a space that feels familiar, yet renewed.
A neighborhood gem, (more…)
3333 M Street, NW courtesy Ice Cream Jubilee
From a press release:
“Ice Cream Jubilee, DC’s premier ice cream shop, announces a new Georgetown location celebrating their grand opening on March 21st, 2024. Located at 3333 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007, the new shop will sit in the heart of Georgetown, providing shoppers, visitors, students and neighbors in the area with tasty treats ranging from ice cream scoops, to sundaes, to root beer floats, to dairy-free soft serve. In January 2024, the business shared a social media post with the caption, “Ice Cream Jubilee is expanding to four new locations and opening an ice cream truck” giving their followers a hint of expansion plans for the year. (more…)