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“Buffalo & Bergen prep for opening” February 6

Published January 31, 2025 at 12:30PM | Updated January 31, 2025 at 4:29PM

3501 Connecticut Avenue, NW previously home to a California Tortilla and a Pizzeria Uno back in the day.

UPDATE: “For the next two weeks, February 6 -9 and 13 -16, 2025, Buffalo & Bergen Cleveland Park is only open each week for four days 7:30 AM – 3:00PM. Starting Monday, February 17, 2025, it will begin servicing the neighborhood 7 days a week.”

Readers report yesterday: “Buffalo & Bergen!!! in Cleveland Park. There are signs of life!!! Door is still locked/closed, but the paper is finally down! 🥯” (more…)

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Wonder Food Hall coming to Cleveland Park, U Street and West End!! Wait, what?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 31, 2025 at 11:35AM

photo by Beau Finley

Thanks to all for passing on this wild story from Eater DC:

“A Wonder spokesperson tells Eater the food halls will open off U Street (1925 14th Street NW), in Cleveland Park (3519 Connecticut Avenue NW), and in the West End in what’s currently Eat Brgz (1200 New Hampshire Avenue NW), on track to close soon. Wonder’s D.C. expansion tear will continue from there, with plans to double its store count in the future.”

From Wonder’s website:

“We partner with award-winning chefs and restaurants (more…)

“Poplar soft opened in Brightwood Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 31, 2025 at 11:15AM

701 Kennedy Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Poplar is open at 701 Kennedy St. NW in Brightwood Park. It’s so good to have an intimate and classy place like this in the neighborhood! (more…)

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“Barry’s Opens Third DC-Area Location in Navy Yard This Saturday”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 31, 2025 at 10:00AM

photo courtesy Joy Asico // Barry’s

From a press release:

“Barry’s, the original high-energy cardio and strength interval training workout studio, is set to open its third D.C. area location at The Yards, joining its other studios in Arlington and DuPont Circle. The newest location in the historic waterfront neighborhood will be at the Boilermaker Shops at 300 Tingey St. SE, Ste 120, and is scheduled to open on February 1. (more…)

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Pizza Patrol: Via Roma Signage Up in Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 30, 2025 at 3:15PM

2606 Connecticut Ave, NW

Back in August we learned that Via Roma Pizzeria was coming to the former District Kitchen space in Woodley Park. Via Roma was previously located in Camp Springs, MD. (more…)

Streets Market opening in Mount Pleasant tomorrow (Friday!!)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 30, 2025 at 11:15AM

3146 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

Well we knew the Mount Pleasant Streets Market was getting close to opening. Now a reliable tipster tells me: “Streets Market – Mt. Pleasant: Opening this Friday.”

Another reader writes: “The produce is in and a worker said the store opens tomorrow (Friday).” (more…)

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Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe soft opened in the new Johns Hopkins building – check out their menu!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 30, 2025 at 9:30AM

Check out their menu here.

Thanks to Terry for sending us the Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe update: (more…)

Dupont Coffee Collective “waiting on some final approvals—almost there!” at the old Firehook space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 30, 2025 at 8:25AM

“Dear PoPville,

Any news on when Dupont Coffee Collective, the spot taking over the Firehook space (1909 Q Street, NW), is expected to open? They have had a note on the door for awhile, but wondering if anyone knows a more specific day or time frame.”

A week ago they shared on their IG:

“We’re waiting on some final approvals—almost there! Thanks for your support as we prepare to open.”

For those not familiar with DCC: (more…)

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“Sarah’s in Dupont Circle opened and it’s not actually a Sarah’s.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 29, 2025 at 10:00AM

2029 P Street, NW previously home to La Bicicleta.

Thanks to Noa for sending the update on Sarah’s/Emissary Express:

“Sarah’s in dupont opened and it’s not actually a Sarah’s. It’s an express version of emissary that sells Sarah’s pints. Opened this past Monday” (more…)

Aptly named, Cafe on 9th soft opened in Petworth!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 29, 2025 at 8:25AM

4239 9th Street, NW

Yo!

“NYC style Bacon Egg & Cheese served everyday all day”

Thanks to Christine for sending: “Something is brewing in the old Cafe Eta space! A really nice young man named Justin was working and he said (more…)