2414 Wisconsin Ave, NW also previously home to Z Burger/All About Burger
On November 15th we broke the news that Joia Burger is opening a second location in Glover Park.
They have now officially announced on their IG: (more…)
openings
5300 South Dakota Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Now open in Northeast DC on South Dakota Avenue in walking distance to the Fort Totten DC Metro Station, Aldi is a much needed addition to the neighborhood. Fresh fruits + veggies, discounted staples and frozen foods, plus the Aldi quirks (yep the aisle of “what’s that doing here – I’m buying it!” And those $0.25 cent shopping cart dispensers) are all here and present. (more…)
1901 9th Street, NW courtesy SOST
From a press release:
“SOST, meaning “three” in Amharic language, is set to debut at 1901 9th St NW on Friday, December 13, in the heart of D.C.’s historic Shaw neighborhood. This three-story cultural destination delivers an unparalleled immersive experience integrating dining, music, and community in celebration of the Black diaspora. What once stood as an Ethiopian community center now features a hybrid café/wine bar, a restaurant with a rooftop lounge, and a secret subterranean space for auditory discovery and craft cocktails. (more…)
625 H Street, NE
Thanks to Kevin for sending:
“Great news– sign is up for Taco Bell on H St across from the Whole Foods”
STAY TUNED for an opening date.
1 M Street, SE
From a press release:
“Llamabar, a vibrant new café offering fresh, locally sourced, grass fed and organic delights, is thrilled to announce it’s opening this in the heart of DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood.
Llamabar is more than just a café—it’s a community hub where great food meets great connections. Visitors can look forward to a curated menu featuring mouthwatering sandwiches, crisp salads, energizing açaí bowls, refreshing smoothies, and rejuvenating cold-pressed juices, all crafted with locally sourced, organic ingredients to nourish the body and delight the palate. They also offer what some are calling the “viral” wagyu chopped cheese sandwich that’s a must try. (more…)
Dining Room photo by Scott Suchman
From a press release:
“Chef and owner Danny Lledó is set to open his much anticipated El Taller del Xiquet (2404 Wisconsin Avenue NW; 202-913-4671) tomorrow. Located on the street-level of his renowned, Michelin-starred, AAA five-diamond destination, Xiquet, El Taller, or Xiquet’s Workshop, offers guests a chance to experience Lledó’s refined Spanish cooking in a sleek, convivial setting.
El Taller del Xiquet has 14 seats, offering a truly intimate dining experience. In this workshop space, Lledó is set to experiment with creative dishes that will evolve over time. Guests are invited to make selections from decadent dishes without the commitment of a prix fixe tasting menu. The restaurant’s inaugural menu offers a customizable culinary tour of coastal Spain showcasing the best of the region’s agri- and aquaculture. (more…)
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW rendering via Johns Hopkins University
The liquor license application for Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe says: (more…)
2621 Connecticut Ave, NW
Macintyre’s opened here back in 2015 and abruptly closed back in April. A new liquor license application has been filed at the space for La Quinta: (more…)
Thanks to a reader for passing on the big Jersey Mike’s news:
“Local CP ANC commissioners Janell Pagats and Tammy Gordon spotted it” (more…)
1506 19th Street, NW
From an email:
“Bar Extraordinaires, Will Patton and Devin Kennedy, are thrilled to announce the opening date for their new cocktail haven, Press Club. Located in the Historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, (more…)