4714 14th Street, NW
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“Smokey’s
Uptown’s Finest 🏆 Serving hot n’ delicious breakfast and lunch in the District for 40+ years”
I was hoping their closure wasn’t true but google now says: “Smokey’s is permanently closed” and a peek in the window: (more…)
Thanks to Terry for sending: “Had been asking for 10 years for this broken pay phone at 2452 18th St NW to be removed and finally was.” (more…)
I’d be lying if I didn’t say this thing has been troubled since day one. Actually well before day one. And SOME folks really liked it. And had it been implemented differently this could’ve been an actual game changer. But for those who weren’t here in those days, the Streetcar buzz absolutely injected excitement and more life and certainly had an impact on H Street, NE’s revival. But there were troubles. OH there were troubles. But no need to kick someone when they’re down. So Streetcar – Farewell. Many miles of words were typed about you. You WILL be remembered. And who knows, maybe one day… (more…)
Before El Centro this was the legendary home Third Edition.
El Centro abruptly closed here in June 2025. (more…)
From an email:
“After nearly a decade rolling along H Street NE, the DC Streetcar is nearing its final stop. On Sunday, March 29, the public is invited to gather for “The Last Ride,” a send-off that leans into humor, nostalgia, and just a little bit of chaos.
Hosted at Gallery O on H from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the free event brings together neighbors, artists, and the streetcar-curious for an evening of live music, drinks, and the opportunity for questionable open mic eulogies. (more…)
1336 U Street, NW
So much history here. There was a time and all but seriously there was a time…
Hopefully somebody worthy purchases it and restores the space to it’s proper glory: (more…)
14th and T Street, NW
UPDATE: From Saint EX IG DM: “We are not closed, and we have stated clearly on our social media that we are going through renovation on the first floor.” The wording on the original auction listing “was an error on their part, not ours.”
“📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢
Demo has begun upstairs in the Terminal. While under construction, we will keep Gate 77 open, and ask you to enter from the SIDE door to the left of the patio as you join us in the coming weeks!
Follow here for updates as we work to bring you the best version of Saint, yet!”
Thanks to J. for the heads up.
From Rasmus auctions: “URGENT SHORT NOTICE! Cafe Saint-EX Washington DC (more…)
10 I Street, SW
“And it’s gone”
“Skyline hotel demolition” is done.
Thanks to and Brad for sending the latest pics of the Capitol Skyline Hotel Demo in SW: (more…)
3135 M Street, NW
Allbirds opened in the former Ben & Jerry’s space back February in 2020.
Thanks to Todd for sending: “Allbirds on M street in Georgetown has closed. I saw this on Sunday and then read today that Allbird is closing all of its brick and mortar stores.” (more…)
303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE via Good Stuff Eatery. Opened here back in 2008!
Good Stuff shared the news over the weekend:
“To our loyal Good Stuff customers
After so many good times, great burgers, and incredible memories, Good Stuff Eatery on Capitol Hill will be closing this Monday February 9th as we get ready to hatch something brand-new in the space. (more…)