2525 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Thanks to Jonathan for sending:

“Papa John’s recently opened at 2525 Pennsylvania Ave NW in West End. I believe they were there years ago and now came back to the renovated space.”

Anyone hear what’s coming to the papered over spot next door?



2606 Connecticut Ave, NW

Yesterday we shared the news that the new grocery store, Capitol Grocer, had soft opened, despite the snow, in Woodley Park. Thanks to Shawn for sending the latest a few storefronts down:

Via Roma in Woodley Park looks like it’s close to opening!”

Back in August we learned that Via Roma Pizzeria was coming to the former District Kitchen space in Woodley Park. Via Roma was previously located in Camp Springs, MD.

A peek in the window: (more…)



Photo courtesy Maria Rebrikova

From an email:

“Barbeque and pizza fans can rejoice and enjoy a new collaboration from 50 Top Pizza’s #2 ranked slice shop in the U.S., Slice & Pie and two-time Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient Federalist Pig. The two local, award-winning District-based businesses are combining their respective passions for pizza and classic American barbecue to launch a brand-new New York style pie, a collaborative effort from pizza master Giulio Adriani and pit master, Rob Sonderman. The Federalist Pig Pie, available exclusively at Slice & Pie, features a base of white garlic cream sauce with smoked mozzarella, chopped brisket (a Federalist Pig specialty), roasted potato, caramelized onions, pickled jalapenos, red onions and a garlic BBQ sauce drizzle. (more…)



399 Morse Street, NE photos courtesy Stellina Pizzeria

From a press release:

Stellina Pizzeria, the acclaimed Neapolitan-style pizzeria, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its popular Union Market location, which has nearly doubled in size. The expansion (which took over the former Shouk space) includes a newly constructed 28-seat bar and an additional 32 seats available on the seasonal outdoor patio, bringing the total seating capacity to 127. (more…)


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