inside 709 D Street, NW photo by by Rachel Paraoan
From a press release:
“Chef and restaurateur Tim Ma brings Lucky Danger to its rightful home in Washington D.C.’s greater Chinatown neighborhood. The full-service restaurant with an adjoining cocktail bar and mahjong parlor will open May 21, 2025 at 709 D. St, NW, Washington, D.C. (more…)
1250 U Street, NW previously home to Starbucks
From an email:
“Emmy French Corner, a new French patisserie and café, will open at 1250 U Street NW this Saturday. (more…)
202 Florida Avenue, NE
Thanks to Debra for sending the photos for Alero’s next location coming to NoMa: “Opposite the Dominos and right by the 202/Burton /MBT entrance.”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
1338 U Street, NW
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U Street Fish and Chips is coming to the former home of Peking Express, U & Jerk and others. (more…)
“Tucked within 3 iconic DC streets, Bonne Vie Cafe & Bistro
is a soulful Parisian retreat in the heart of Northwest DC —
bridging the energy of DuPont Circle, the edge of
Adams Morgan, and the vibrancy of U Street.
This cozy all-day café and classic French bistro is
housed in a historic flatiron building.
Mornings are self-serve and easy—fresh coffee,
warm pastries, and welcoming space for 1 or many.
Evenings bring full service, Parisian melodies, timeless bistro fare,
and carefully selected wines in an inviting setting
layered with vintage moody charm.”
Thanks to Eric for passing on the update from Bonne Vie:
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Raphael François is the Executive Chef and co-founder behind Bonne Vie Café & Bistro, located at 1602 U Street NW in Washington, DC. (more…)
601 K Street, NW
Thanks to Jessy for sending the H&H Bagels update: (more…)
508 H Street, NE
Thanks to James for sending: “Excited to see that we may finally have a clothing store on H Street: seems “I’m So DC” is coming to H Street NE!”
Ed. Note: RIP Fashion One and the others but stay tuned for an opening date for this new spot!
1400 Meridian Place, NW entrance lower level on 14th Street
“Dear PoPville,
I want to give a shoutout to newly open Halal Kingz!
I live near Halal Kingz and each time I’d walk by it, Mohammed would wave to me and ask me to try it sometime. I was walking to lunch and decided that I’d try Halal Kingz after reading the reviews. Mohammed immediately greeted me, asked me about myself, and told me that he promises I’ll enjoy the falafel gyro I ordered (I’m a vegetarian). I thanked him, waited, and expected to like it like I like most falafel gyros.
Holy hell y’all. It is incredible. (more…)
photos by Casey Kelley
Thanks to Casey for sharing with us:
“The new Trader Joe’s opened in Brookland this morning (very *very* close to me) so I headed down & snapped a few photos. (more…)
Thanks to Noa for also sending us the latest from City Center: (more…)