4400 Georgia Ave, NW at Webster

Thanks to Erin for sending:

“Uneeda Market on Webster and Georgia Avenue looks to be transforming into a new coffee shop. Could be a promising new option for the neighborhood.”

Updates as Buna Coffeehouse gets closer to opening.



2436 14th Street, NW at Belmont

Aha!! A few weeks ago we noted that it looked like a new restaurant was coming to the former Creme space on 14th. And indeed one is – it’s gonna be Rooster & Owl. Despite the fact that the name will obviously be savaged in the comments, [Ed. Note: Personally as a fan of both roosters and owls, I’m rather keen on the name] this sounds very very promising. Their website says: (more…)



3657 Georgia Ave, NW just across the street from the Petworth metro

Thanks to Jes for sending:

“In the spot where Petworth Cafe used to be- shawarma with a side of copyright infringement.

It doesn’t appear to be anywhere close to opening yet, but they painted that awful chartreuse awning brown and put this up in the past few days.”

Ed. Note: A commenter says it’s already open!



4822 MacArthur Blvd, NW via Facebook

Thanks to a commenter for sharing in our initial post about all the restaurants that have closed in 2018. Makoto’s Facebook says:

After almost 26 years, Sakedokoro Makoto will close on December 29th. Thank you for all the support and goodwill over the years. It has been an absolute honor serving our customers.”

Their website says: (more…)


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