
3000 K Street, NW
Some movement at Bozzelli’s Italian Deli. The liquor license application says: (more…)

3000 K Street, NW
Some movement at Bozzelli’s Italian Deli. The liquor license application says: (more…)

1210 Half Street, SE photo by Kristi Clough
Thanks to Kristi for sending: “It’s almost here! Navy Yard &pizza! Manager said they plan to open on Aug 30. Handy looking pickup window on the left”

From an email:
“All-Purpose in Shaw, recently reopened for indoor dining, has launched a new Happy Hour that includes $5 beers, $7 wines by the glass, $9 cocktails and a $10 cheese pizza. The Happy Hour menu is available from 5 pm to 6 pm in the dining room and 5 pm to 7 pm at the bar. All-Purpose in Shaw is located at 1250 9th St NW, just across the street from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (more…)

1301 U Street, NW
Thanks to Nathan (and Taylor) for sending: “We The Pizza [Express] is opening up on U after all, along with the curry house.”
Stay tuned for opening dates on both fronts.

From a press release:
“Known for serving authentic Neapolitan pizza to adoring fans in a few lucky neighborhoods, Pupatella announced today it has secured an investment of $7.5 million to expand its reach in the Washington, D.C. metro area and beyond. As many as 15 additional company-owned pizzerias are planned over the next few years.
This most recent capital raise doubles a $3.75 million raise completed in late 2018 and was secured from largely the same private investors. That previous investment led to three new pizzerias in Arlington, Reston and Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle opening in the span of 12 months. (more…)

1301 U Street, NW
OTB writes: “Apparently the replacement for Toku on U St. will be We The Pizza. Because if there is something in addition to taco concepts this neighborhood lacks, it is pizza concepts.”
The liquor license placard for We, the Pizza Express says: (more…)

4235 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Holy moly, Squisito only opened last month. Thanks to Christina for sending word that they’ve gone dark and the sign has been removed. Prior to Squisito, Buredo closed here back in September 2018. Updates when we learn who takes a crack next.

2436 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Angelique (and everyone else) who sent word: “Mellow Mushroom in AdMo (where my favorite bartenders are) is closing as of SUNDAY. They told their workforce yesterday.” (more…)

photo by Phil
Christina asks:
“I am desperately searching for traditional Sicilian style pizza in dc…thick fluffy crust, sauce, cheese, square slices. Any ideas?”
Ed. Note: You can see our general discussion about pizza here.

3937 Georgia at Shepherd St, NW formerly Lawrence II
Thanks to Erik for sending: “The Ice N’ Slice on Georgia Ave and Shepherd St NW appears to finally be coming along, with new paint and signage (but the windows are still papered over).” (more…)