That was fast! We just learned about Giordano’s last week.

“Opening where the old mxdx used to be on 14th st (14th & F)”

Their new liquor license placard says:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 125 indoors, a Sidewalk Cafe with 24 Seats, and a Total Occupancy Load of 125. Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”

However a peek inside reveals, well, Spring 2026 it is: (more…)



18th and S Street, NW

Thanks to Hannah for sending: “Pupatella on 18th and S closed.”

‘Thank you for the memories!

This location may be permanently closed, but not our connection to this amazing community.

Please visit us at one of our other locations.’

Prior to Pupatella this space was the longtime home to Rosemarys Thyme.

Updates when we learn who takes over the space.



14th and F Street, NW

“The 1” for Chicago-Style Pizza since 1974! World Famous Stuffed Deep Dish, Traditional Thin Crust, and Tavern-Style.

Legendary Chicago pizzeria Giordano’s breaks into D.C. next year. Its first area locale, situated a short walk from the White House, takes over the old MXDC space next to the Hamilton.”

Thanks to Fefa for sending the Giordano’s news: (more…)



photo by Clif Burns

Thanks to Kim for sending: “&pizza- three locations were sold including H Street, U Street and Navy Yard. Navy Yard has since reopened.”

Pizza Marketplace (how am I just learning of this magnificent website) reported back in June:

“Just two months after &pizza announced it was franchising, the brand has its first franchisee, I Will Pizza. I Will Pizza has acquired three of &pizza’s restaurants in Washington, D.C., (more…)


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