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…
Oh that was a helluva ride.
Thanks to R. for sending: “This sign (below) just went up (Thursday.) 7-11 closing at 14th and Florida. Looks like something else will take its place.” (more…)
655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016
Back in December we noted that there was Only One Shouk Still Standing in DC after the Georgetown Shouk location closed.
Thanks to Noa for passing on the sad news:
“Remaining Shouks abruptly closed!! 😭😭 Yesterday was last day :(”
Kosher Food and Drink reported on Tuesday:
“According to the DC Kosher rav hamachshir for Shouk, the restaurant has permanently closed both locations (Rockville, MD and Washington, DC) as of 8:30PM this evening.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the K Street location. There was a time…
1342 U Street, NW
“Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails
Authentic Nepali flavors paired with expertly crafted cocktails.
A modern cocktail bar & kitchen bringing bold Himalayan flavors and creative cocktails to U St. Corridor in Washington DC.”
They tell me they will be soft opening in October! (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, the Bowser Administration is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Capital Bikeshare (CaBi), a first-of-its-kind bikeshare system in the nation. Since opening on September 20, 2010, CaBi has transformed how residents, workers, and visitors navigate the District, promoting healthier and greener transportation options at affordable prices. The system remains the largest municipality-owned bikeshare in the United States.
“Capital Bikeshare has become an essential part of how people move around the District and the region,” said District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Sharon Kershbaum. “Over 15 years, CaBi has grown from a small pilot program to a world-class bikeshare system, connecting residents to jobs, schools, parks, and cultural destinations. We’re proud to continue investing in bikeshare so more people can enjoy safe, affordable, and accessible ways to travel.”
CaBi began as a partnership between the District of Columbia and Arlington County, VA, as a successor to SmartBike DC, launched in 2008. Starting with 49 stations and 400 bikes, the system has grown to more than 800 stations and 8,000 bikes across eight jurisdictions in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The CaBi program is administered by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) through a contract with Lyft.
To date, riders have taken more than 50 million trips. (more…)
Man, there was a time…ah never mind, just old man Dan howling into the abyss again.
From an email:
“Luke’s Lobster is celebrating National Lobster Day in a big way this September – $20 1/4 -pound lobster rolls 9/25 + 9/26 at all Luke’s Lobster shacks.” (more…)
1815 M Street, NW
I know Bub and Pop’s has a new location but this still stings: (more…)
1835 14 th Street, NW
YO!! A new liquor license application has been filed for Buffalo Billiards at the old Source Theatre space:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 225, Total Occupancy Load of 499, (more…)
950 15th Street, NW
“Serving Low Country Cuisine since 1993
Low-Country Cuisine. The Soul of Washington, D.C. Gracious service and Southern Hospitality.”
WBJ first reported back in July:
“Georgia Brown’s poised to close”
And it sounds like it actually happened yesterday. Lots of chatter online about Georgia Brown’s having closed. Their website and phone are still live but their social media hasn’t been updated since the end of June. Perhaps more tellingly, there are no longer any open reservation spots available: (more…)
3060 M Street, NW
My friends, if I ever told you there was a time, well, there was a time…
Thanks to Graham for sending: “Ladurée in Georgetown gone!!!”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
1353 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending the placard for 618 Productions at the old Rock and Roll Hotel space:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with an interior seating capacity of 417. Summer Garden with 79 seats and a total capacity of 79. Total Occupancy Load of (more…)