Thanks to Sarah for sending: “Is something going in where mason inn used to be??? Sign (above) on window at Mason shows photos of new restaurants concept and is labeled with gronning architects which did ghibbelina, ari’s diner, bourbon and so on.”

Anyone hear anything? STAY TUNED.

2408 Wisconsin Ave, NW

1350 I Street, NW prior to opening

Thanks to Dan for passing on from their website:

Pennsylvania 6 opened here back in November 2015. Previously this space was home to Tuscana West for 20 years.

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space next.

1414-1418 U Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I had reservations for next weekend for a tour and tasting at District Distilling and last Monday got an email from Open Table that my reservation was cancelled and District Distilling is permanently closed. I have called them and no one picked up, but their website is still up and nothing has been updated anywhere else to say they are closed. Anyone have any idea what’s going on? Are they actually out of business?”

From OpenTable: Read More

1700 17th Street, NW

Back in late December we reported that the longtime 17th Street tenant Steam Cafe was for sale. Apparently it sold. From the Dupont listserv:

“Just noticed today that Steam had closed. I’m sorry to see it go but I hope the owner had a nice payday. The new place will be an Indian kabob place and will open by the summer.”

Updates as we learn more.

14th and Florida Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Called yesterday to order a pizza from Pizzeria Vetri on 14th and Florida and they answered the phone but said they were closing that location. Just looked and it seems their website is now down as well. Read More

Few weeks old photo from 1726 Connecticut Ave, NW

Northside Tavern comes from the folks behind Shaw’s Tavern, 801, Madhatter, Front Page and Bottom Line.

Check out the soft opening menu here.

A peek inside: Read More

4701 Georgia Ave, NW at Crittenden

Backyard Smokespot BBQ’s website says:

“Backyard Smokespot BBQ serves an assortment of delicious foods that will satisfy your taste buds. Checkout our mouth watering menu.”

Thanks to Danny for sending:

“Have you checked out Midnight Deli yet at 4701 Georgia Ave NW? It’s looks like a regular little convenience store, but I noticed a smoker outside a couple weeks ago when I was walking to Buna after your coverage. I went by Midnight Deli yesterday afternoon to see what was going on and they had some really good bbq going on – I got an order of 4 bourbon wings and 4 smoked maple wings. The bbq is available Weds – Sun, but they have other items on Mon and Tues. They also sell 6 packs of beer and a few other random stuff. I spoke with the guys running it a bit and they said they opened in January. Read More

1140 19th Street, NW

Thanks to Harrison for sending: “Looks like grk on 19th street has closed.”

Indeed the 19th Street GRK location is no longer listed on their website. They made it just shy of 5 years.

GRK opened here back in 2014. Read More

641 Indiana Avenue, NW

This is the former Grand Trunk space that closed last month. Thanks to Sara for the update. Read More

924 U Street, NW next door to Service Bar

I missed the Grand Opening of Grand Opening Eatery!! Oh well, they got both Chicago and New York style ‘za.  Anyone take an early taste?

Full menu after the jump. Read More