
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE in the space previously home to Legal Seafoods
Thanks to G. for sending the latest on Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites coming to the upstairs at Union Station: (more…)

50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE in the space previously home to Legal Seafoods
Thanks to G. for sending the latest on Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites coming to the upstairs at Union Station: (more…)

20 M Street, SE
The liquor license placard for Takumi Sushi Izakaya says: (more…)

Thanks to all who messaged us about Rus Uz after our post about La Perla closing.
Rus Uz’s website says:
“Rus Uz an inspired blend of Russian and Uzbek cuisine. We have two locations in the Washington D.C. metro area.
Rus Uz has an electric dining area with influence from around the world. Take a moment away from your dining table to peruse the walls. We’ve collected artwork for many years, allowing you to enjoy these finds as you wait for your order. (more…)

1 Florida Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Trying to figure out a bit of a mystery. The Florian on North Cap and Florida has a sign for an upcoming coffee shop, Cafe Aida. I can’t find anything about it online. There’s a Viennese chain called Aida but no evidence of affiliation. Build out sounds fancy (acoustic ceiling), New York address, but unclear what’s coming.” (more…)

2130 P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
FYI I checked on the former Metro Market site on P St NW in Dupont Circle tonight to see if any progress has been made on the incoming Streets Market and saw this hung up. (more…)

3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Arnold and Rebecca for sending the Mika’s opening update across from the zoo: (more…)

2653 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Petit Plats
Whoa. I was shocked to see this blue cannabis placard posted out front of Petit Monde in Woodley Park: (more…)

4340 Connecticut Ave, NW at Yuma, previously home to Acacia Bistro
The liquor license placard for Dog Haus Biergarten says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 48 and a Total Occupancy Load of 65. (more…)

5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to ZC for the Friendship Heights Trader Joe’s Update:
“I spoke with a TJ employee who had stocked the Friendship Heights TJs this morning. He said that they were waiting on the Certificate of Occupancy to open and suggested it would be after Thanksgiving. He also said they still do not have their Alcohol License. Here is to more waiting.”
Stay tuned.

photo by Sophie Macaluso
From a press release:
“Goodlove, a new cocktail lounge rooted in good music and chic design, is set to open this Friday, Nov. 7 in Washington’s Midtown Center (1100 15th Street NW).
The stylish, intimate bar from Darren Hinds and Executive Chef Lonie Murdock, the team behind Isla, hits a new high note for DC nightlife. An ideal complement to Isla’s elegance, Goodlove is a place for lovers of music, an escapist space where a chic sensibility reigns and the latest beats pour from a custom sound system and fill the room.
The 2,200-square-foot Goodlove is the perfect place to enjoy from happy hour to late night to date night, with small bites from Isla and two cocktail menus (more…)