
4340 Connecticut Ave, NW
The Whale Tea has opened in Van Ness: (more…)

4340 Connecticut Ave, NW
The Whale Tea has opened in Van Ness: (more…)

1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique
From a press release:
“Pitango Gelato, known for artisanal Italian gelato in the Washington, DC region is excited to announce a new gelato and coffee shop along DC’s 14th Street corridor. The new location is due to open at 1802 14th Street, NW in Summer 2025, and will be Pitango’s eighth location in the DC, Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore area. Patrons will be able to enjoy coffee, Italian baked goods and fresh, hand-spun, gelato made with high quality, organic ingredients. The 1,027 square foot space, designed by EastWing Architects will also feature indoor seating for up to 10 guests. (more…)

3919 14th Street, NW
From an email: “MetroLeaf just opened at 3919 14th St NW, as a fully licensed and legal neighborhood dispensary.”

4600 14th Street, NW

1201 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Sean for sending us the photo above from the old Duke’s space in Navy Yard.
Check out the Problem Child Menu here.
From a press release:
“Friday mark(ed) the debut of Problem Child, a new bar focused on being a friendly and welcoming watering hole for neighbors and visitors alike. “Problem Child is the divey, comfortable bar every D.C. neighborhood should have,” says Daniel Kramer, Managing Partner. “This bar is about having fun in a relaxed, chill environment with solid food options.”
Guests will enjoy $4 select beers at all times, (more…)

408 H Street, NE
From a press release:
“Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef is opening its doors at 408 H Street Northeast to bring classic, Argentine-style baked goods and comfort food to the H Street Corridor.
Chef Katriel Menendez, from Cordoba, Argentina, brings 22 years of culinary experience and a passion for Argentine cuisine and culture to this venture. Having opened Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef in Alexandria, Virginia in 2022, and Tango Pastry Cafe in Vienna, Virginia in 2023, Chef Katriel is thrilled to bring scratch-made Argentine delicacies to the nation’s capital.
Tango Pastry’s menu includes many Argentine classics, such as: (more…)

4513 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to a Starbucks
Thanks to Noa for sending the latest from 2D Noodles: “Door was open at this spot in tenleytown! Talked to people inside who were cleaning the tables. (more…)

2414 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Z Burger/All About Burger
From Joia Burger:
“It’s official. Joia Burger Glover Park opens this Wednesday, April 9, at 5PM‼️ Can’t wait to open our doors to this amazing community — see you all very soon!”
Incidentally, next door: (more…)

675 WHARF Street, SW photo by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for sharing: “No more Lucky Buns at the Wharf” (more…)

3103 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Marlon for sending: “New sign at the old D’vines Liquor store @ 14th and Irving” (more…)

2150 P Street, NW
Early last month we shared the news that Compass Coffee was coming to old soho coffee space in Dupont.
Thanks to Daniel for sending a first look inside at some of the progress made: (more…)