514 8th Street, SE previously home to Tortuga, Tio Javier/Pacifico Cantina/Capitol Video Sales.
Thanks to Paul for sending The Flying Mexican update:
“They are officially open now as of a week ago. I finally got a chance to go and try them out and I gotta say I’m hopeful. Both service and food quality were awesome!”
Check out the menu here.
1115 U Street, NW
From a press release:
“Global cannabis and lifestyle brand Cookies is bringing its signature strains and style to the nation’s capital with the grand opening of Cookies DC on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4 PM at 1115 U Street NW. The highly anticipated celebration will include live performances, food trucks, exclusive swag, and a headline set by the DMV’s own Noochie, performing Live from Cookies on U. (more…)
1895 L Street, NW
Thanks to Liv for sending:
“Omakase coming soon in former L Street Poki DC space.”
Poki DC closed here in February 2025.
Poki DC opened here in 2018 back during the great poke explosion of the late teens.
Stay tuned for Omakase.
6800 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Bryan for sending:
“Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Walter Reed open Monday July 7th 2025 and these are their hours of operation.”
Check out their menu here.
1239 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending the Huckberry opening date: (more…)
5832 Georgia Avenue, NW
This space was previously home to Brightwood Bistro, Imm Thai and Milk and Honey Cafe.
The liquor license placard for Three Whistles says: (more…)
Thanks to Jonathan for sending:
“Just noticed a sign for Suki Hana Japan in the Union Station food court.”
1245 H Street NE
“Sushi Sato
Roll. Bite. Repeat.
AYCE sushi and Japanese small plates
Crafted cocktails and sake selections”
Good news from Sushi Sato:
“We’re so excited to open our doors in just a few days! (more…)
4340 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Acacia Bistro
Work HAS started at the Dog Haus coming to Van Ness. And scuttlebutt confirmed!
Thanks to Jenny and Kevin for sending word of the Dog Haus coming soon signage: (more…)
1370 Park Road, NW
Thanks to Nancy for sending: “Space where the sticky fingers was on park road. Some kind of convenience store.” (more…)