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Scuttlebutt Confirmed: CherCher Restaurant & Bar coming to 14th Street!

Published January 21, 2022 at 10:05AM

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.

Chef Nick Stefanelli’s new Greek Restaurant, Philotimo, opening Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 20, 2022 at 3:15PM | Updated January 20, 2022 at 5:08PM

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…)

Scuttlebutt: Belgian Beer Restaurant coming to old Local 16 space?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 14, 2022 at 12:45PM

1602 U Street, NW

Back in August we learned that Local 16 would be closing after 22 years on U Street. A tipster sends word that they hear a “Belgian beer restaurant” will be taking over the space. STAY TUNED.

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SOLELUNA Bakery and Cafe coming to former Nicecream space in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 12, 2022 at 12:45PM

1787 Columbia Road, NW

On Monday we noted that a new cafe was coming to former Nicecream space which had permanently closed here back in September. Signage is now up and some more info (more…)

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Scuttlebutt Tues. Cont. – Foxtrot Market Coming?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 11, 2022 at 1:15PM

1341 14th Street, NW

We’ve been monitoring the old Barrel House space since they moved next door at the end of 2015. Finally got a bit of interesting scuttlebutt – sounds like Foxtrot Market could be interested in the space. Not sure if it’s big enough for them, but if they do get it, here’s to hoping they save the barrel!

It still has the for lease sign (as does the neighboring space, Lustine Realty Co.) (more…)

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Scuttlebutt: Tatte Bakery & Cafe coming to City Ridge (development where the Wegmans is coming)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 11, 2022 at 10:35AM

via Tatte by @virginiabrownart

Thanks to an eagle eyed reader for passing on this map from Tatte’s IG:

“an illustration of Tatte around Boston, and Tatte around DC and the DMV and we love it! Check out all the new locations”

If you look closely you can see Tatte City Ridge beneath Bethesda. (more…)

“they’re going to pick dinner service back up in the next couple of weeks”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 6, 2022 at 9:35AM

3415 11th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Went by the Coupe for brunch. Waiter mentioned that they’re going to pick dinner service back up in the next couple of weeks AND the bar is coming back!!”

Current hours: (more…)

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Scuttlebutt: Honeymoon Chicken opening in Petworth next week?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 4, 2022 at 11:35AM

Georgia and Upshur Street, NW

Thanks to Shawn for sending: “Honeymoon Chicken in old Slim’s spot opening 1/12.”

Stay tuned.

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Jewish Christmas Has Been Saved!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2021 at 10:05AM

807 V Street, NW

Yesterday a reader noticed that Landmark didn’t have any films scheduled past Tuesday, turns out it was just a weekly regular reschedule and all is well:

I’m leaning House of Gucci and hello $7 Tuesdays! (more…)

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“According to employees at the store, the Harris Teeter at Jenkins Row will be closing.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 6, 2021 at 10:25AM

Photo by John M

“Dear PoPville,

According to employees at the store, the Harris Teeter at Jenkins Row will be closing. Anyone who has been in the last few weeks has noticed the barren shelves that hasn’t been restocked. The 45,000 sq ft store opened in 2008.” (more…)

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