3523 12th Street, NE
From Steel Plate:
“After an amazing five years at our Steel Plate home, we are saying goodbye this Sunday. It is a bittersweet decision, one that involved many different motivations: families, babies, new ventures and the like. We’ve met some incredible people and have had some truly memorable nights, from NYE countdowns to impromptu dance parties. You all will be missed. (more…)
79 Potomac Ave, SE
Thanks to L. for sending the Dacha Navy Yard update:
“Dacha will be opening their restaurant by mid-March!
They will begin construction on the outside terrace beginning later this week. This will involve removing the benches and chairs that are directly in front of their space. However, they will be re-opening the space in April will new seating, lights, and décor.”
Across the street from Nats Park First Base Gate
9th and Q Street, NW
This is the former Shaw’s Bijou/French Quarter Brasserie space. Chaplin’s is located down the street at 9th and P Street, NW and opened back in 2014.
15th and D Street, NE, opened up back in September 2013
Thanks to Emily for sending:
“Wanted to know if they are changing both locations to this new concept, or if the Florida Ave one is staying Far East Taco Grille. (Fingers crossed they keep the Florida Ave location, I love their tacos!)
The folks from Far East Taco tell me: (more…)
1212 U Street, NW
Behold Brooklyn Restaurant and Lounge. There was a Super Bowl Watch Party Sunday night. This is the former Alphonse space.
Peek in the window: (more…)
Thanks to Mary for sending word Sunday night. Philos opened up here back in 2015. They are located right across the street from Sixth Engine which we learned last week had closed (more…)
1100 1st Street, NE
Thanks to Elaina for sending on Friday:
“West Wing Cafe NoMa Closed. Walked by there today and they are emptying their shelves! What’s happening?!” (more…)
4850 Massachusetts Ave, NW
First a Pizzeria Paradiso and now a Compass Coffee opens next door in Spring Valley. Thanks to Andrew for sending: “Just walked by and saw people inside!”
77 H Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
BREAKING News! Sixth Engine also closing on Mass and 4th. It’s a bloodbath! Apparently something is moving in, so it won’t be empty long. It’s a real bummer, it was a great after work spot.
Ed. Note: Update from another reader: “I can confirm Sixth’s Engine’s closing. I was at the closing party last night.”
438 Massachusetts Ave, NW
I’ve worked in Chinatown/Mount Vernon for about eight years now, and the recent spate of business closings is jarring! Just got word the Starbucks next to the Walmart is closing, which is hot on the heels of the Au Bon Pain and Capital One closing on the same block. (more…)
2029 P Street, NW
This is the former Tangy Sweet, Tasti D-Lite, Zeke’s DC Donutz, Tom Foolery and most recently the IcyCode space. sorellina looks very promising. I also hear there will be pastrami…
Their website says:
“in italian, sorellina means ”little sister”.
we created this joint to celebrate our sisters, families, friends, and the simple food that brings us together.
we use mostly organic & local ingredients.”
Their instagram says:
“sorellina
deli & cocktails
neighborhood joint
dupont circle dc
littler sister of @emissary_dc”
Peek inside: (more…)