
Thanks to J&O for sending the Lou Lou closing news.
Lou Lou shared on their IG:
“We are saying goodbye to our Fairfax and DC Locations. (more…)

Thanks to J&O for sending the Lou Lou closing news.
Lou Lou shared on their IG:
“We are saying goodbye to our Fairfax and DC Locations. (more…)

920 Massachusetts Ave, NW
First Firehook and now this… Thanks to Dave for passing on the sad news:
“another closing restaurant in Mt Vernon Triangle. According to the Owner, this Friday is supposed to be the last day for West Wing Cafe located at 920 Massachusetts Ave NW.” (more…)

3178 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
BestWorld cashier confirmed to me Sunday 11/24 that they are closing in December. (more…)

2011 S Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for passing on the word about ThaiphoonThaiphoon closing in Dupont Circle: (more…)

photo by Chris Campbell in Columbia Heights
Thanks to Chris for sharing this reminder of what once was and what hopefully will be again in the not too too distant future:
“I had forgotten what the falls looked like, but this popped up on my Google photos today!”
The latest on the fountains from NPS earlier this year was: (more…)

201 Upshur Street, NW
Ed. Note: Slash Run opened with great fanfare back on July 16, 2015. In 2018 it was sold to manager Christine Lilyea. Prior to Slash Run this space was home to J ‘n G Tavern and of course El Limeno and briefly La Joya Steakhouse. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Thanks to Mike for passing on the super sad news from Slash Run:
“Hey good people / Slash Fans
Me and the employees LARRY, BRIAN, LILY AND CAROLINA at Slash want to say thank you for your patronage over the last decade through the pandemic and more ♥️ thank you to the bands who performed here with their whole hearts ⚡️as we get closer to the lease ending 😢I have decided not to renew my lease as it has been a trying last two years, (more…)

1813 M Street, NW
Thanks to A. for passing on the listing:
“Turn Key! Ozio Restaurant, Cigar Bar and a lounge available in DC (more…)

Harry Thomas Way and Eckington Place NE
Ed. Note: Qualia announced they would not be reopening their Petworth location, now home to Snappy’s, back in 2023.
From an email:
“After nearly eight years of serving the Eckington neighborhood, we have reached the end of our lease term. Despite the ongoing support of our landlords through the difficulties of the past five years, operating a brick-and-mortar business in DC is an increasingly costly proposition. It has always been our sincerest hope to be an asset to the community and positive force in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, intentions alone are not sufficient to finance a business.
And so, our last day of serving the public will be Monday, November 25. (more…)