641 Indiana Avenue, NW

Looks like it.

“Grand Trunk is a premier South Asian – Modern American restaurant located in the heart of Washington D.C. We serve gourmet food fast in a luxury setting.”

All their social media stops in November and a call to the restaurant just rings and rings. Thanks to Andrew for reporting: “Grand Trunk (RIP) I think it took longer to get open than it stayed open. Looked like some construction/work was going on inside. Signage is down too.”

Grand Trunk opened with great fanfare back in January 2015. The first posted coming soon signage was back in November 2011. Will they be missed? Updates when more is known.

2300 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Ed. Note: Yesterday we spoke about Starbucks closing 7pm today at 21st and P St, NW, 77H and 9th and G St, NW.

Thanks to Mark for sending us the update on the Glover Park Starbucks closure.

“Glover Park Starbucks last day now officially March 30th, huge loss to the neighborhood , no replacement as of yet.”

As for the replacement, last week a liquor license placard was posted there that said:

“New Class “C” Restaurant serving light American food and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Total Occupancy Load of 100 with seating for 50. Summer Garden with 50 seats.”

However somebody did this: Read More

1726 Connecticut Ave, NW

On February 12th we confirmed that Maddy’s had closed after 10 years on Connecticut Ave. Thanks to a reader for sending word about Northside Tavern: Read More

Back in August we learned that The Outsider would be “serving a full menu of Japanese fare, cocktails, beer, and wine”.

This was previously the home to H Street Coffee and SOVA before them. Read More

14th and P Street, NW

Farewell Lalibela in your new digs! [And of course RIP Playbill Cafe]. They moved from 14th and P to 1608 7th Street, NW near Dacha, the new spot from Thip Khao and across the street from the Passenger and Ivy & Coney et al.

End of an era for this corner:

New location: Read More

14th and R Street, NW

A reader reports last night:

“Went by Red Light tonight and it was…closed! No sign on the front or anything. Is it closed for good?? What of the fried gnocci??”

Ed. Note: Monday hours are listed as open from 5pm-1am.

A commenter reports:

“From someone who used to work for that restaurant group, “They always close on Mondays during the winter, but you’d think they would advertise that…” So, who knows…. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯”

Hmm, this is curious. Read More

Thanks to Ian for sending:

“Wasn’t the same recently, but it will surely be missed by those of us near Dupont who enjoy good beer.” Read More

8th and Upshur St, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Old Ruta Del Vino to become a Beer Bourbon and BBQ joint with soft opening in March or April said John, one of the three co-owners of the new business.

Ed. Note: Ruta Del Vino closed after two years back in November.

We peeked in to the window today [Sunday] and John came out to talk to us. Read More

425 I Street, NW

Alba Osteria opened at the end of 2013. A trailblazer for the area. But I’m now hearing that they will be changing their concept to tacos. The tipster is one of the tipsters who accurately told us about Sixth Engine’s closure. I therefore give this an accuracy rating of 88%. Updates when/if we learn more.

Georgia and Upshur Street, NW

Ed. Note: Slim’s closed for good after a bit of a bumpy ride back in January.

Thanks to Jake for sending the listing:

“Uptown restaurant space available in the heart of Petworth.
Terrific Opportunity for Chef to open their own restaurant.
Corner location–Georgia Ave & Upshur St NW.
Bright, Sunny, Turnkey, Ready to Go. Read More