1615 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
ICYMI: Judging Restaurants – Beacon Bar Bar & Grill (BGB) – January 21, 2010.
In a call to the Beacon Hotel I was told that BBG was closed for renovations. If all goes well they hope to open back up mid-late next year, possibly in August.
Thanks to DS for sending:
“Sad news! The Beacon Bar Bar & Grill at the Beacon Hotel at 17th and Rhode Island NW has permanently closed. (more…)
1770 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Bryce for passing on from Capitol Hemp:
“Capitol Hemp would like to thank our loyal customers since 2008. It has been a hard road with many bumps and turns. Capitol Hemp may someday return to Washington DC but for now there are other endeavours to pursue. It’s been a pleasure to serve the residents and visitors of our nations Capital.” (more…)
1355 H Street, NE
[Biergarten Haus opened here back on June 11th 2010. Many memories were made.]
Thanks to Julia for sending yesterday:
“Back gate at the old Biergarten was fully removed. More serious clear our and construction starting today. (Location of the new Nesso Plaza)”
“Nesso Plaza
Coming Soon | H St NE
A space for community, creativity, and local business.” (more…)
OK kids gather round as old man Dan takes you back to the DC of another age. I’m going to tell you a little story about December 19th, 2009. There was a time when organized snowball fights first emerged in DC. Thanks to cellphones, the internet/Facebook and a little mischief word quickly spread. And we hadn’t had a really good snow in a while so folks were pretty giddy about what would become known as snowpocalpyse/snowmageddon (the snow storms from December 2009 into January/February 2010.) ANYWAY, a massive snowball fight erupted at 14th and U Streets, NW UNTIL (more…)
Thanks to Rachel for sending: “Warby Parker in Shaw is closing soon! According to staff at the new Warby Parker in Logan Circle. Closes Jan 10!” (more…)
1110 Vermont Ave, NW
First the penny and now this – What the Hell?!?
From an email:
“After 15 wonderful years, Lincoln Restaurant will be closing its doors in Washington, DC
Step out in style for the last time at LINCOLN as we fondly farewell in celebration. We remember the memories, the meals, and the milestones we’ve shared together.
It’s Peace Out Time… (more…)
3420 Connecticut Avenue, NW
What a whirlwind the Cereal Bowl was. That was a glorious time. Folks, uh, instantly doubted the longevity of a restaurant serving cereal…
[Related: Flashback to April 20, 2017 – Friday Question of the Day – Worst Restaurant Concept?]
What a whirlwind it’s been for 3420 Connecticut Avenue, NW in general.
Flashback to Starbucks in 2009 and do note the old consignment store next door: (more…)
photo by John Benevelli
Knock wood, knock wood.
We’ve gotten so many messages about the Green line here that I had about given up hope. Metro GM Randy Clarke with some hopeful words:
“Team thinks we have a fix to this long standing 🟢🚇 issue in this area. Long story but it’s an electrical anomaly connected to track in that area. During the extended maintenance single tracking later this month team is hoping to resolve part of issue. Thx for patience.” (more…)
1451 L Street, NW
Thanks to Jonathan for sending the sad news:
“Nerds & Nibblers, a great little lunch spot on 15th and L NW has closed after 15 years. On some of my visits over the last year or so, they told me they were having trouble getting back to their pre-COVID crowds. (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW
D Light first opened here back in November 2021. Went through some tough times over the years.
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking in Adams Morgan yesterday and came across the owner of Dlight cafe whom I know well. She informed me that they have permanently closed down. So unfortunate for the neighborhood. It was sold by the original Ukrainian sisters to this owner in January 2024. (more…)