14th and Florida Ave, NW
Looks like the end of a ten year lease, back in 2015 we reported: Petition Fails, “Crypto-Classism” Defeated with Arrival of a 7-Eleven coming to 14th and Florida Ave, NW…
Thanks to Terry, Judy and Mark for sending: (more…)
there was a time
11th and E Street, NW
Saks Off 5th opened here in 2016. Previously the space was home to, the legendary, ESPN Zone.
USA Today reported: “Saks Off 5th, the discount retailer of its sister store Saks Fifth Avenue, is closing nine stores across the United States.”
I stopped in to ask when and was told “sometime in January.”
Stay tuned.
18th and S Street, NW
Thanks to Hannah for sending: “Pupatella on 18th and S closed.”
‘Thank you for the memories!
This location may be permanently closed, but not our connection to this amazing community.
Please visit us at one of our other locations.’
Prior to Pupatella this space was the longtime home to Rosemarys Thyme.
Updates when we learn who takes over the space.
2321 18th Street, NW previously home to Bourbon
Interesting development at Death Punch bar in Adams Morgan: (more…)
1344 U Street, NW
Ah I love when readers send old photos from their collections. Too cool. This is one of Joe Englert‘s earliest spots – Andalusian Dog on U Street from 1992 (ish). Here’s a more recent photo from 2021: (more…)
Streetcar will join its brother in arms early next year.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces that DC Streetcar service will end on March 31, 2026. Following this date, the DC Streetcar will no longer operate. Riders are encouraged to plan and explore alternate travel options, including WMATA’s D20 bus. (more…)
1275 K Street, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending: “Woah! Just walked by the Paul on 13th and K NW and it’s been replaced by a restaurant called Mamma Dos.” (more…)
1150 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jenna for sending:
“Looks like the bluestone lane at 1150 Connecticut Ave, NW in Dupont closed.” (more…)
1845 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending the Urban Mart opening news.
There was a time on this block, oh, there was a time…
723 8th Street, SE
“There was a time…early Nats Park. It was Justin’s or here pregame”
Anyone remember riding those little golf cart like shuttles to games. They were THE BEST!
Thanks to Eric for passing on the super sad news from Capitol Hill:
“After 20 years on Barracks Row in Capitol Hill, we’ll be closing The Ugly Mug (2005), Valor Brewpub (2018), and Chupacabra (2021) after service on Sunday, Oct 19. (more…)