
1424 Park Road, NW
Thanks to M. and Amanda for sending: “New restaurant taking over Mi Cuba Cafe. Happy holidays!” (more…)

1424 Park Road, NW
Thanks to M. and Amanda for sending: “New restaurant taking over Mi Cuba Cafe. Happy holidays!” (more…)

1400 Irving Street, NW
Look I know there’s been a lot of “Breaking/Just In and YO!” news today but the day brings what the day brings!! Tynan first opened here back in October 2009. In January 2016 they changed ownership.
Thanks to Dana and Brendita for sending the latest:
“Tynan coffee in Columbia Heights closed. Does anyone know what happened? This was sudden.”
and (more…)

205 Upshur Street, NW previously home to Gumbo Records and DC Treasure.
Oh my goodness we first heard about Wake Me, Shake Me back in August 2023. Thanks so an eagle eyed reader for sharing this from their IG: (more…)

19th and L Street, NW (former Corner Bakery space)
My goodness and praise be!!
Thanks to Amy and Ibad for sending: “Mikey & Mel’s is FINALLY open!!”

Amy writes: “Stopped by today to dine in with coworkers and the staff were great, but had to tell folks it was a 30-45 minute wait for the food, which grew to an hour plus as we were getting ready to leave. Their ordering kiosks are convenient but take a bit of time because they have a TON of options. While we waited for our food, I went to the pickle bar and got a mix of dill, half sour and full sour. All tasted great. (more…)

3625 12th Street, NE via IG
Otis.@12’s IG says:
“American Restaurant
* COMING SOOM 🎉
* BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER” (more…)

3917 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Bessie for sending on Friday: “The old Chicatana space has a new restaurant called “La Plaza Bar & Tapas” tonight is their opening!”
Steve went to a soft opening last week and sent some great looking photos:
“The Plaza, a new restaurant by the Chicatana team located in the former Chicatana spot, hosted a friends-and-family soft opening dinner last week. The food looked fantastic and tasted even better. Take a look at some of the dishes below.” (more…)

625 H Street, NE
Thanks to Nick for sending: “Quick update but it looks like the Taco Bell on H Street will have a walk-up window. Game change.”

I stopped by on my weekly walkabout and a peek in the window reveals it looks very close to opening: (more…)

Rock Creek Church and Warder Street, NW
Thanks to Alicia for sending:
“The old Rock Creek Market looks like it’s gonna reopen soon! Product inside!” (more…)

701 Kennedy Street, NW
Poplar, wine bar and small restaurant, is staring to look good!
And they’ve posted their liquor license application: (more…)

1616 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who messaged us the good news about Bread Bite Bakery’s new location opening!
“It’s finally opened and crowded.
Happy Christmas!!!” (more…)