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…)
openings
2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
Last week we shared the news that Connect Cafe never connected in the old Mr Chen’s space.
Thanks to BC for letting us know: “Place has been leased, Philly cheesesteaks sandwiches coming.” (more…)
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW previously home to Tadich Grill and of course TenPenh
Spotted this awesome signage from my rainy Turkey Trot yesterday, as my kids will attest I’m never not working even on trots :) – sorry for the blurry photo but exciting news!!
Cafe Fiorello’s website says:
“Cafe Fiorello is an institution across the street from Lincoln Center, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends. Fiorello’s is a great spot for pre-theater dining. Open late each night, the restaurant is also perfect for a post-theater dinner, a light bite at the antipasto bar, or cocktails and dessert.
Experience our warm Italian hospitality from the moment you enter our doors. Enjoy our elaborate vegetable and seafood antipasto bar, as well as all of our pastas, local fish, chops, and don’t miss our famous signature thin-crust pizzas. (more…)
2471 18th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Legacy HiFi, the 18th street corridor’s newest bar, will open tonight, November 27, with affordable cocktails, a concise but delicious menu and a welcoming vibe. Led by partners Tim Slayton (a former lead bartender at Marvin), Tyler Stoe (Legacy DC Art Gallery) and Mathew Ramsey (of Pornburger fame), Legacy HiFi brings the Legacy brand – blending art, music, media and streetwear – into its next iteration: hospitality. The dimly-lit, hip, artsy and unique space features old-school TVs, a vintage soda machine, street art, and an elevated area for live music performances and weekly DJs. (more…)
The H&M closed here back in 2021. Barnes & Noble closed in Union Station back in 2013.
It’s heattech time. Thanks to James for letting us know.
Just waiting on the Bullfrog bagels now…
pic of Flight Club Houston
From a press release:
“Flight Club, a unique, upscale social darts concept, is bound for the bullseye of Washington, DC this winter, with its 7th US location opening at 641 New York Ave. NW in Mount Vernon Square.
Launched in the US in 2018 by State of Play Hospitality, a leading international social entertainment operator, Flight Club is a high-spirited concept that pairs craft cocktails and elevated cuisine with its signature fast-paced, technology-driven Social Darts® experience that offers guests highly engaging gameplay in a stunning design-led environment.
Flight Club’s secret is its proprietary scoring software which has revolutionized the traditional game of darts with tracking technology that enables automatic scoring and runs several exciting multiplayer games for groups of up to 300 people. Win, and a hidden camera captures video of your final throw and screens an instant replay, so you and your friends can relive the moment. (more…)
1100 15th Street, NW
A new liquor license placard has gone up for a spot called Miss Likklemores at the old Philotimo space:
“New Class C Restaurant with an indoor capacity of 260, a Summer Garden with 50 seats and a capacity of 64, and a Total Occupancy Load of 324. (more…)
3103 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any idea what’s going on with d’vines in Colombia Heights?? (more…)
1150 First Street, NE
Thanks to Dougie for confirming the Chipotle actually really did open: (more…)
1813 – 1815 M Street, NW
Ed. Note: Back in October we shared a listing about Ozio being for sale at the same address. The listing is still live but maybe it sold? Or maybe their just taking over the rooftop?
The liquor license placard for Onyx Rooftop Lounge says: (more…)