1901 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Grant reported on Friday: “Toryumon Japanese House at 19th and Penn is getting delivery of rice and noodles right now.”

This is the long vacant subterranean space previously home to SOHO, Crossroads and Heritage India/Zanzibar. And it looks like they’ve opened on Sunday:

Check out their menu here.

“Toryumon Japanese House offers tasty Southeast Asian Cuisines. It’s trendy eatery offering creative sushi, Tokyo style Ramen Asian fushion meals!

Toryumon Japanese House serving everything on the menu is freshly prepared in-house with thoughtful attention to even the most subtle details. (more…)



1834 Columbia Road, NW

Update: It’s definitely gonna be a sports bar. Word on the street is they’ll be open for the World Cup.

On the heels of Pitchers DC opening in the old Brass Monkey space comes word from the Adams Morgan Listserv that Habana Village has also become a sports bar:

“I went by Habana Village today and noticed there is a new sports bar there (something we badly need, of course). When did that happen?”


1834 Columbia Rd NW via Habana Village’s Facebook

Habana Village’s Facebook wrote back in February:

“DEAR CUSTOMERS,
THE ESTABLISHMENT STILL UNDER RENOVATIONS AND WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL THE END OF JUNE, 2018.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENT.
THE ADMINISTRATION”

Their website also still says: “DUE TO REMODELING THE ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL JUNE, 2018.”

Maybe they’ll temporarily be a sports bar for the World Cup and then return to regular Habana Village? Anyone hear what’s up?

For those not familiar – from their about us:

“Habana Village is a Cuban oasis located in the heart of Adams Morgan, one of the most Ethnically diverse neighborhood in the District of Columbia.

We offer an opportunity for patrons to experience the cuisine, art, music and dance of the rich culture that is Cuba.

“Our Mission is for all our guest have an unforgettable experience”

The best place in town for authentic meals, popular drinks, and amazing dance!
We hope to see you on the dance floor!”

This is truly another Adams Morgan ‘End of an Era’.


OH MY GOD. Thanks to Mike for sending: “I was ordering Chipotle online and saw that they have a new location at the Petworth metro listed as ‘coming soon’.”

Anyone happen to hear rumors on the timing of when they may open? UPDATES as soon as we learn more. UPDATE from Chipotle:

“slated for a late spring/early summer opening next year.”


3737 Georgia Ave, NW in the Park Place apartments at New Hampshire and Georgia Ave, NW



4445 Wisconsin Ave, NW

From BTS’s Facebook on Saturday June 2nd:

“Calling all of our #Tenleytown burger lovers – our location there will be closing permanently after service on Sunday. Stop by for a burger fix! All draft beers $3 all day Sunday too!”

BTS opened here in July 2015. Burger Tap & Shake remains open at 2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW in Foggy Bottom.



2016 P Street, NW

Thanks to Bootsy for sending. We Judged Ezme to positive reviews way back in 2010. Leziz’s website says:

“Specializing in Turkish Home-Made Healthy Dishes for Every Taste and Palette”

Check out their menu here.

Ed. Note: Appears to be from the owners of Ezme as ezmedc.com redirect to Leziz. Also of note – they’ll be open for lunch too!



3103 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

My family and I came across Addis Paris Cafe last weekend during their soft opening. They’ve taken over the spot next to Sun Cinema where the Lia Cafe used to be.

We stopped for some Ethiopian food and nutella crepes – both were great. Lovely lady running the place.

Very excited to have some good Ethiopian food (especially, while Zenenbech is out of commission) and crepes (since Napolean turned into Lapis) in the area.”


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