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!
Holy smokes – First Cup Cafe (formerly formerly known as Breakwell’s) closed!??! There was a time this would’ve been big news. And so it goes.
Back in 2009 Simon said about First Cup Cafe: (more…)
1518 K Street, NW
Catch 15 opened back in December 2013. Check out Mazi’s menus here. You can get 10% off this month according to their Facebook.
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.”
1700 17th Street, NW
Yikes. Thanks to a reader for sending the listing:
“Steam Cafe and Pizzeria for Sale
Asking Price:
$220,000
Business Description
Established and successful cafe in Dupont.”
Today is turning into a bloodbath. Thanks to a reader for forwarding us the email above. Spark’s website confirms. Sparked opened up in the former Old Engine space back in January. (more…)
Way back in 2013 we heard that Nicoletta pizzeria was coming to Navy Yard. Thanks to Grant for passing on the good news that they are now coming to 901 4th Street, NW.
Stay tuned for updates as they get closer to opening.
Instantly making this list so much sadder.
After 29 years!!?!! Oof. A true gem. You can see their menu here. They will be missed.
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW