
4600 14th Street, NW
Last we heard in July 2024 was “The old Ethiopian grocery store at 4600 14th Street NW that burnt down (in 2022) will reopen as a cafe.”
Thanks to T. for sending: (more…)

4600 14th Street, NW
Last we heard in July 2024 was “The old Ethiopian grocery store at 4600 14th Street NW that burnt down (in 2022) will reopen as a cafe.”
Thanks to T. for sending: (more…)

“Bodega Taqueria y Tequila will open in Foggy Bottom January 24”
From a press release:
“Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, a unique fast-casual taqueria that has established a reputation in Miami for Mexican street food-inspired fare and high-energy nightlife tucked away in a speakeasy-style lounge, lands in Washington on January 24 with its first DC location, a 3,800-square-foot outpost centrally located in Foggy Bottom. With a reconfigured Airstream slinging authentic and novel Mexican favorites, a secret passage (through an industrial kitchen door!) to a vibrant speakeasy that pulses with late-night DJ sets, expertly crafted cocktails, plus an enviable list of premium tequilas, Bodega will bring just the right vibes to this nightlife-starved neighborhood. (more…)

11 Ridge Square, NW
I was making my evening cheese run to Wegmans last night and noticed that half the covering paper had come down from the front windows at Shinwa Izakaya. Looks ready to roll!
Have a peek: (more…)

1601 Connecticut Ave, NW
AND Thanks to Noa for also sending:
“this seems to have opened next to old foxtrot on CT. This was a glosslab before.” (more…)

1450 P Street, NW also previously home to Best In Liquors and Smoothie King
Thanks to Noa for sending: “Talked to someone who was tapping this sign to door of glowbar coming to P Street! (more…)

625 H Street, NE previously home to Farmbird
Thanks to Ron for sending the glorious update: “Looks like the new Taco Bell on H St NE had its grand opening today. It’s also now on Google maps where it’s listed as open 24 hours.” (more…)

1325 5th Street, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending: (more…)

photos by Mark Lyon
On Friday we shared the shattering news that the Pizzeria Uno had closed after decades of dominance in Union Station.
Ed. Note: I’m opening a bar in Union Station. Beer, champagne and gin available. There will be pizza bagels. No surcharges. An entire wall of “little free library” books. There will be one boombox that plays Beastie Boys, John Denver, Manu Chao, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and some alt country.
OK back to business – thanks to Mark for sharing some opening news in Union Station: (more…)

2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending:
“The more things change the more they stay the same. Maman has opened in Western Market where Paul used to be. So the French bakery got replaced with a French bakery!“

1400 14th Street, NW photos courtesy The Muni
From a press release:
“Bringing the look and feel of the hey-day of Municipal golf courses, The Muni, a golf-inspired bar and club, comes to Logan Circle Friday January 17. Located at 1400 14th Street NW, The Muni us being developed by Abdo Development’s Jim Abdo with Ian and Eric Hilton’s H2 Collective serving as operators of the project. (more…)