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“Opening Tonight! Barbouzard Brings French Riviera Glamour to D.C.” See all the info and some stunning photos!

Published July 29, 2025 at 11:45AM

photo by Scott Suchman

From a press release:

“Partners Nasr El Hage, Nellie Elana Gebrail, Dany Abi-Najm, and Cedric Maupillier are pleased to announce the official opening of Barbouzard, a French-Mediterranean restaurant rooted in the elegance of the Riviera and the vibrant spirit of coastal Europe. Opening today, Tuesday, July 29 at 1700 K Street NW, Barbouzard offers a refined destination where timeless luxury meets lively energy, combining exceptional cuisine, dynamic bazaar music programming, and striking design. (more…)

Paolo Dungca’s Filipino Restaurant Kayu opening new location on August 6th!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 29, 2025 at 11:15AM

1633 17th Street, NW previously home to Malbec steakhouse next to Dupont Italian kitchen

The latest from Kayu is:

“a new era is on the horizon. this august, our doors officially open, and that’s all we can say for now. we’ve missed serving you, and we’re beyond ready to welcome you to our new home.” (more…)

FILITALI, Filipino & Italian Cuisine coming to former Kayu space on H Street, NE!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 29, 2025 at 10:30AM

1248 H Street, NE

Thanks to Jon for sending: “Double Up Burger is in the old Hiraya space and looks like Filitali by Mang Eton is going into the Kayu space. No other details but this sign must have gone up over the weekend.” (more…)

Bin 14 Opened in Columbia Heights!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 29, 2025 at 8:25AM

3103 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Jeremy for sending: “Bin 14 liquor store in Columbia Heights is officially open! Seems like a really great selection.”

Take a little tour around inside: (more…)

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Eebee’s Corner Bar coming to the former Bistro Bohem (et al) Space!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 28, 2025 at 10:45AM

1840 6th Street, NW at Florida Avenue

Thanks to Thom for sending the latest from the old Bistro Bohem space. The liquor license placard for EB’s/eebee’s says: (more…)

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“Pizza progress”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 25, 2025 at 8:25AM

3000 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Arnold for sending the latest:

“Sign up for Mika’s Neopolitan Pizza in Woodley Park, across from the zoo.”

They’ll be taking over the old 7-Eleven AND the space next door closer to Starbucks.

STAY TUNED.

Big Stick Replacement Posted in Navy Yard – Takumi Japanese Bistro and Bar Coming Soon!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 24, 2025 at 12:15PM

20 M Street, SE

Thanks to Brit and Drew for sending:

“Takumi, coming into Navy Yard into the space that used to be Big Stick that closed earlier in the year.” (more…)

“Seems like it’s actually happening!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 24, 2025 at 8:25AM

1847 7th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I was checking for any info on the ‘coming soon’ Urban Mart in Shaw and realized that (more…)

JUST IN: “Update on former Souvlaki space” Gyros are Dead, Long Live Gyros (and more)!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 23, 2025 at 10:15AM

1917 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Logan for sending:

“New signage went up for Safa Halal at the old Souvlaki space on 18th St NW. No other details are posted yet but seems promising after months of nothing!”

STAY TUNED.

Amy Grill & Graze “are officially open! Also ice cream.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 22, 2025 at 10:45AM

1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street

Thanks to James and Kyle for sending from Amy Grill & Graze: “Former BKK, former Maman Joon. They are officially open! (more…)