700 7th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria known for its Mission-style burritos, is pleased to announce that its first D.C. taqueria—located in the heart of Chinatown at 700 7th Street NW —will open Tuesday, December 5 at 11 am.

To celebrate opening day, Dos Toros will award a grand prize of a $500 gift card to a lucky winner who correctly guesses the number of burritos the brand rolled in the past year, with any guest who purchases an item on opening day eligible to participate. Additionally, Dos Toros will be offering complimentary burritos to the first 50 customers in line, along with swag, and a spin to win prize wheel awarding free guacamole, salsa, entrées and more. Read More

3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Jenny for sending the City Ridge Taco Bamba update: “Patio lights, tables and chairs; new signs; POS terminals and tables and chairs inside — hopefully not long now!” Read More

1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Thanks to J. for sending: “But more paper is down off the windows and there’s are people milling around inside. Looks close to opening.” Read More

2905 Sherman Avenue, NW

Thanks to D. for sending: “The Pinsa place at the former Vietnamese takeout, Bun DC, has been undergoing a bit of a facelift lately. Read More

Not only has construction started in earnest but now they’ve posted their liquor license placard: Read More

Thanks to the folks at Chaia for passing on yesterday:

“We were thrilled that Gloria came to our Chinatown shop location at 615 I Street NW to eat with two others. They ordered Read More

808 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Pedro for sending: “new Taco Bell Cantina coming near 7th and H NW in Chinatown.”

Ed. Note: This is in part of the former Fado space, Smashburger took over the other part.

Stay tuned.

1406 Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to M. for sending: “sooo Pica Taco on Florida off 14th NW seems to have turned into a “DC Taco & Wings”

Anyone try the wings?

2127 I Street, NW

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s website says:

“Founded in South Beach in 2014 by Menin Hospitality’s Keith Menin and Jared Galbut, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is South Florida’s iconic brand offering an array of Mexican street food along with a unique night-life experience serving up award-winning tequila and cocktails. The Mexican-inspired concept features an extensive menu showcasing authentic Mexican favorites along with unconventional and innovative interpretations. Since its inception, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila has been nationally recognized and revered as one of the region’s hottest culinary and night-life destinations.”

It’s coming next to Tatte: Read More

700 7th Street, NW

Yesterday we learned about the Dupont location where I mentioned more were coming – here’s the coming Chinatown location: Read More