1215 Connecticut Avenue, NW

CARRYOUT EATERY & SPEAKEASY by Chef Vic! Extraordinary Flatbread pizzas & Gourmet Afro Carib American cuisine w/ Fancy Cocktails in the Speakeasy!

The good news from LYDIA Dupont:

LYDIA Dupont, we’re finally here. It was a long road dealing with permits and city requirements , but we were resilient and we got it done!! Let’s CELEBRATE the new kid on the block ✨

Join us this Friday, June 19, for the soft opening of LYDIA DUPONT. (more…)



1401 R Street, NW via Papadopoulos Properties

BIG NEWS via email response to my query:

“Red Light is not closing. We are relocating!

After nearly two decades at the corner of 14th & R, Red Light has become a staple of the community.

Unfortunately, the realities of remaining in our current space no longer made sense for a small family owned restaurant/bar. Despite our commitment to the neighborhood and our efforts to find a sustainable path forward, it became clear that our future would be better served elsewhere.

The good news is that we’ve already found our new home on the corner of 14th & Florida. (more…)



14th and F Street, NW

From a press release:

Giordano’s, the legendary Chicago-based pizzeria known for its iconic stuffed deep-dish pizza, announced today that it will officially open its first Washington, D.C. location on June 9. Located at 600 14th St. NW in the city’s bustling Lafayette Square neighborhood, the restaurant will bring its world-famous Chicago pizza to the heart of the nation’s capital just steps away from the White House.

The new 7,400-square-foot restaurant features seating for more than 180 guests, including a 130-seat dining room, 16-seat bar area, a 20-seat seasonal patio, and a 20-seat private dining area named The Lincoln Room. Guests can expect (more…)



2614 Connecticut Avenue, NW also previously home to Medaterra

Any day with double pizza news is a good day in my book!

Ed. Note: Do note, that Via Roma is located just down the block… Not to mention Mika’s Neapolitan Pizza located across from the Zoo.

Well adding the line up is:

Pastiamo Osteria

Pizza from the Fire. Pasta by Hand.
Your Neighborhood Osteria”

Thanks to Miguel for sending from the old Elsa Ethiopian Kitchen space in Woodley Park: (more…)


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