15th and P Street, NW
Yesterday we learned that a Planta was confirmed coming to the West End. Now a reader sends some scuttlebutt that:
“apparently they are putting in a Planta in the former Phillips on P/15. Menu seems pretty good.”
Phillips Seafood and Street Carts opened here (15th and P) in June 2019 and closed in November 2020. Tortilla Coast closed here back in 2017. Prior to Tortilla Coast this prime space was home to McCormick Paints.
Stay tuned.
1836 18th Street, NW
Ed. Note: As for the posters in the window, likely just some rogue advertising.
Update from owner Eric Heidenberger: “Name will be Vagabond and aiming for a Summer 2022 open. More details to come. The posters, however, were not us, and will be coming down shortly. Someone having a little Friday fun with their new neighbor?”
“Dear PoPville,
I walked past the old Rebellion location and saw a new door had been installed, heard construction noises inside, and there was a truck parked out front that specializes in installing tap systems. Any idea who might be moving in?”
When we posted about some movement seen here some sleuths found a potential name – The Voyager and (more…)
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Ishaba and others who send word that the Philz in Dupont is closing on Apr 30th. One reader wrote:
“Philz in Dupont says they’re closing at the end of the month. DM’d them on Instagram and they said it was “purely a financial decision.” Wonder what the deal is since it’s always pretty packed and popular.”
Philz opened here to much excitement back in 2018. Prior to them this was the home to a Cosi that closed back in 2014. Updates when we learn more.
2400 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Good news alert! I’m hearing that the folks behind I’m Eddie Cano will be opening up a Neapolitan pizza place at Arcuri‘s old spot in Glover Park: (more…)
photo by Jordan Barab
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about a whole bunch of restaurants closing in union station? I heard from a colleague this morning that Einstein brothers, Dunkin’ Donuts, and another restaurant were all shuttered when they went there today.”
I placed calls to the Dunkin and Einstein Bros. but the calls went unanswered…
7th and H Street, NE
A couple weeks ago a few readers asked: “What’s going on at 7th and H St, NE”. At that time we hadn’t heard anything but were able to post some renderings. Well, JUST IN: I’m hearing a Nike store could coming. Not sure if it’ll be a huge one like in Georgetown or on a smaller scale but could be a cool addition to the strip…
Stay tuned.
Back in September we posted some scuttlebutt about rumblings that a grocery store may be interested in the vacant space(s) in DCUSA (14th Street, NW between Park and Monroe.) Turns out it will be a Lidl!
Ed. Note: A Lidl is also coming to Skyland Town Center in Ward 7.
From a press release: (more…)
300 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to RB for sending: “Uncaged Chefs in Capitol heights is opening a second location at the old anxo space on Florida ave. Interior space looks nice but no sign yet” (more…)
3608 14th Street, NW
Back in 2018 we posted some scuttlebutt about the excellent Ethiopian Restaurant CherCher had signed a lease on 14th Street Uptown. I had forgotten all about it but amazingly it’s still happening!
A recent liquor license application says:
“A restaurant that will serve Ethiopian, American, Italian, and Latin Foods with 62 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 75. Sidewalk Café with 26 seats.”
1334 9th Street, NW
This is very good news, CherCher was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first opened up on 9th Street in Shaw back in 2012. Check out their menu here.
Stay tuned.
1100 15th Street, NW photo by Donna Batcho
Check out a draft Philotimo Menu
Thanks to Donna for sharing: “Opening this Saturday. Chef Nick Stefanelli’s Philotimo.
[“An exploration of Greece’s cherished traditions and culinary beauty through the lens of Michelin-starred chef Nicholas Stefanelli, located in Downtown D.C.”]
Walking out of office tonight, was a Rip Van Winkle moment. Have been waiting for this to open.”
Have a look inside: (more…)