1259 4th Street, NE

From a press release:

“Real ramen culture continues to make its way across the nation’s capital with two new JINYA Ramen Bar locations set to open this spring for the brand’s third and fourth restaurants in Washington D.C., making a grand total of eight locations across the DMV area.

One location will open in Union Market, which was once the largest food market in D.C. and is now the fastest growing neighborhood in the city. Located at 1259 4th St. NE, ramen fans can soon enjoy a delicious bowl while spending the day in this vibrant area. The other location will open in Georgetown at 1525 Wisconsin Ave NW, in one of the most historic areas of the District. With its focus on tradition and authenticity, JINYA Ramen Bar will fit in perfectly to its new home. (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.”

And if part one’s scuttlebutt was confirmed, well, for those who missed part two

STAY TUNED.



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…)


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