
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…)

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…)

4000 Wisconsin Avenue, NW at Upton
Botiwalla — Chai Pani Restaurant Group’s fast-casual concept with four other locations — will also debut in D.C. at Upton Place.
I’m told: “Botiwalla is a celebration of India’s late night street food scene – with its craveworthy chaats and sizzling grilled meats. There’s a good bit of crossover on Chai Pani and Botiwalla menus…we’re hoping to open by the end of the year.” (more…)

photo by Tim Robison
From a press release:
“Chef Meherwan Irani will bring his James Beard Award–winning Indian street food to Washington, D.C. (from Asheville, N.C.), opening in the bustling Union Market District later this summer. (more…)

4250 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Rachel Perrone
Thanks to Rachel for sharing the proof the Mom’s Organic Market in Van Ness really did open today: (more…)

Thanks to Mark for sending: “Barnes & Noble is returning downtown to the former Zara space in the Woodies building at 1025 F St, NW. (more…)

Thanks to Noa for sending from 11th Street, NW near S.
Result of more people going back to the office?

Well now we’re cooking with gas!! From an email:
“I’m opening up a record and bookstore at Union Station called Rail Records and Books. It’s in the old Kiehls space. (more…)

1107 19th Street, NW
Thanks to James for sending: “DC Donner coming next to chopt near 19th and L.”
I believe this is the old Dunkin space near the Wawa.
Always nice to have more Donner options! Stay tuned for an opening date.

600 H Street, NE
From a press release:
“Dolcezza, the iconic gelato and coffee shop based in Washington DC, is kicking off its 2025 expansion plans with a highly anticipated new location opening April 4th on H Street NE. This marks the sixth outpost for the award-winning local company, known for its local sourcing, small batch gelato, and craft coffee program.
The Grand Opening Celebration is planned for April 4th, from 12 – 7 PM. Guests can get a free scoop of gelato or soft serve, while supplies last. (more…)

1100 4th Street, NE via Lost Sock Roasters
Thanks to Noa for passing on the big news from Lost Sock Roasters yesterday:
“☕️𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔: 𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌 & 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒓! 🎉 After a lot of planning (and head banging 🤦🏽♂️), we’re finally bringing another Lost Sock space to life.
This one’s here to stay—no pop-up, just a permanent home in NoMa. (more…)