
1205 19th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Wiseguy Pizza, coming to the former Yāfa Grille/Poboy Shop on 19th Street, says:
“New Retailer’s Class “D” Restaurant with interior seating for 5 and a Total Occupancy Load of 85. (more…)

1205 19th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Wiseguy Pizza, coming to the former Yāfa Grille/Poboy Shop on 19th Street, says:
“New Retailer’s Class “D” Restaurant with interior seating for 5 and a Total Occupancy Load of 85. (more…)

1275 New Jersey Ave, SE
Thanks to Brad for sending from Playa Bowls:
“Playa Bowls Navy Yard
Smoothie & Juice Bar
NJ’s Original Acai Shop (more…)

3232 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending: “coming soon signs for Rhizome Bodyworks coming soon in Park View!”
Rhizome Bodyworks’ website says: (more…)

849 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to David for sending: “Blend Bar coming to former Little Food Studio space on Upshur” (more…)

5335 Wisconsin Ave
Great news from ANC Rep John Bender:
“Hear ye, @TenleyANC has received a liquor license application for Trader Joe’s at 5335 Wisconsin Ave in Chevy Chase Pavilion.
TJ’s arrival comes in part from years of ANC work without which, eg, most of the pavilion might have been dentists’ office.”
I was close. Scuttlebutt confirmed!! (across the street) https://t.co/NVczqfShlh https://t.co/dcaBYH0SFA
— PoPville (@PoPville) February 15, 2024
And if part one’s scuttlebutt was confirmed, well, for those who missed part two…
STAY TUNED.

1330 U Street, NW
Welp I’m a little late on this one but Enigma is now open. Their opening release says: (more…)

1625 First Street, NW at Florida Ave
Thanks to Taj for sending the update about Mood Swings Food Hall opening up in the former Glassy space. (more…)

251 Florida Ave, NW
And a very happy Friday prior to a three day weekend to all!! My goodness this is great news for Truxton Circle/Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park and fellow drinkers throughout the District of Columbia. When Truxton Inn announced their closure last June folks were understandable bummed. Fortunately, the best possible scenario has come true for the neighborhood – a proper neighborhood bar is coming to be called Gold Clover Bar. I sat down last night for a brief chat with John Solomon and Neil Morgan of Solly’s (obviously.) (more…)

3410 Connecticut Ave, NW
That was fast! Great news for Cleveland Park as Fresh Baguette has announced their opening for next Wednesday, February 21st (in part of the old 4Ps next to Byblos)! (more…)

331 N Street, NE at Florida Ave photo by R Sverd
Thanks to R. for the heads up: “new Starbucks on N St NE (Across Florida Ave from Trader Joe’s) is open today! They’re giving out free samples of the new Oleato latte (tasty!) and the staff was lovely.”
A look inside: (more…)