Thanks to Andy for sending: “Mari Vanna space becoming Darvish by Massoud A” Read More

14th and Irving Street, NW

Magnificent fast casual news for Columbia Heights. Z Burger is coming back to Columbia Heights!! But that’s not all, they will share the old Ledo pizza space with the absolutely awesome Maman Joon. When you enter Z Burger will be to the right and Mama Joon to the left (sorta like a mini food hall or if anyone remembers the KFC/Taco Bell mashups.)

Stay tuned for an opening date which should be in around 6 weeks or so. Read More

3310 14th Street, NW previously home to Coffy Cafe

After a bit of a delay, thanks to Layla for sending the great news: “Excited to see KooKoo Persian Restaurant open for business in Columbia Heights!”

Check out the menu: Read More

Thanks to Malik for the reminder: “New Persian restaurant and lounge coming to Columbia Heights” Read More

Thanks to all who wrote after we learned about Coffy Cafe’s coming closure in Columbia Heights (say that ten times fast.)

“Last time I was there the owner told me they were planning on re-opening as a Persian restaurant and lounge but it was taking awhile for them to get their permit.”

There is an IG set for KooKoo DC (which follows the Coffy Cafe account): “A Taste of Persia. Coming in 2022 to Columbia Heights in NW DC” Read More

1721 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Holy moly, missed this development! Noosh restaurant will be a “Persian and Mediterranean cuisine at its best.”

280 Eatery’s website says:

“A modern take on traditional American comfort food located in the heart of historic Georgetown in Washington, DC. Our name originates from the £280 British pound sale of property to Maryland that laid the foundations for present-day Georgetown. Read More