Zabb Modern Asian Restaurant Becomes Mum Mum
1836 18th Street, NW Zabb Modern Asian opened up in the summer of 2011 in the former Straits of Malaya space at 1836 18th Street, NW (across the street from Lauriol Plaza.) I just noticed the new Mum...
View ArticleEinstein Bagels Coming to Long Vacant Former Vespa Space in Glover Park
Click to enlarge An eagle eyed reader spots the above zoning notice for an Einstein bagels to come to the long vacant Vespa showroom at 2233 Wisconsin Ave, NW in Glover Park. There used to be an...
View ArticleKintaro Japanese Restaurant, Sushi and Ramen, Opens in Georgetown
1039 33rd Street, NW Kintaro Japanese Restaurant has opened in the former J Chocolatier space at 1039 33rd Street, NW. You can see their menus here. According to their facebook page they opened May...
View ArticleMoe’s Southwest Grill Coming to NoMa
View Larger Map @TonyTGoodman tweeted the news last night: “Coming soon to NoMa – @Moes_HQ on N at 1st NE, adjacent to TD Bank.” image via KLNB Retail Moe’s Southwest Grill’s website says: Founded in...
View ArticleDacha Beer Garden Hoping to Come to 7th and Q Street, NW
View Larger Map Last week we learned of plans for a German beer garden for 919 U Street, NW. Turns out another one could be on the way to Shaw as well. Thanks to a reader for sending word and details...
View ArticleMultiple Readers Report Frager’s on Fire on the Hill
11th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE via AM @iaff36 now tweets: “**3rd Alarm** #DCFD on the scene at Fragers Hardware in #Caphilldc” @patrickWhitmore tweets us: “@PoPville cops getting people away due to...
View ArticlePoP Preview – Mockingbird Hill Opening this Friday in Shaw
1843 7th Street, NW Back in February we learned of Derek Brown’s (Passenger, Columbia Room, Hogo) plans to open Mockingbird Hill in the renovated storefront at 1843 7th Street, NW. This is the sherry...
View Article“subject approached two individuals who were dining at a restaurant in the...
This is crazy. From MPD: The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with an armed robbery which occurred in the 1400...
View ArticleCheck Out the Roof Deck Coming to 801 Florida Ave, NW
801 Florida Avenue, NW Back in March we learned that a new Mediterranean restaurant, Dunya, was coming to 8th and Florida (just east of 9th and U St, NW). We knew there would be a summer garden but I...
View ArticleLike RISK? Soon You Might Be Able to Play on a DC Board
Map via Havoc Boards Click to enlarge Thanks to a reader for sending a link to the Kickstarter page for Havoc Boards: “War gaming on 15 custom maps. Available in classic style and engraved wood, Havoc...
View ArticleNew Sports bar, NTH (National Tap House), Coming to Dupont Circle
1331 Connecticut Avenue, NW The current Imperial Valet cleaners at 1331 Connecticut Ave, NW just south of Dupont Circle is looking to become a sports bar. A liquor license application posted out...
View Article&pizza Opens on U Street Wednesday, Will Open Third Location in Brookland
13th and U Street, NW From the Atlas District, now to the heart of the U Street neighborhood, &pizza is opening a second District location at 1250 U Street NW, DC on Wednesday June 12th, 2013...
View ArticleIndigo Indian Restaurant Coming to former Franklin’s Corner Store at 3rd and...
243 K Street, NE Thanks to a reader for sending word: “Franklin’s on 3rd and K NE is being replaced by an Indian restaurant. Guy owns a booth called Indigo at Eastern Market. Should open July/August...
View ArticleHeads Up – Snakes Falling Out of Trees in Walter Pierce Park in Adams Morgan
Walter Pierce Park From MPD: Walter Pierce Park [2630 Adams Mill Rd, NW] On Thursday, May 23, 2013 around 11:40am a call came in about a couple of snakes that fell out of the trees. When the snakes...
View ArticleProgress at Ted’s Bulletin Coming to Logan Circle
It’s been a long time since we checked in on the Ted’s Bulletin coming to 1818 14th Street, NW in Logan Circle. Thanks to @Greg_Hudson for tweeting us the photo above. Getting close! Stay tuned for an...
View ArticleIbiza Night Club For Sale for $4.5 Million in Noma? Includes “nude dancing...
1222 1st Street, NE Thanks to a reader who sends this link from Rasmus Auctioneers: “Location: 1222 1st St NE, Washington, DC 20002 Brief Description: Large DC night club has been paired with an...
View ArticleGerman Beer Garden Now Coming to 919 U Street, NW. Should Open in Fall 2013
919 U Street, NW Tacos out, German beer garden in! Back in June 2011 we first learned that a spot called El Ray (not to be confused with the Elroy) would be coming to the vacant lot next to Dodge City...
View ArticleAll Souls Neighborhood Bar Opening in Shaw this September
725 T Street, NW Finally some good news for the opening of All Souls coming to 8th and T St, NW. Last we heard there was a delay due to structural engineer plans but that has all been taken care of...
View ArticleNot a Good Sign – Le Mirch Becomes “Indie Cusine” in Dupont Circle
1736 Connecticut Ave, NW Back in April we learned Le Mirch would be opening up in the former Dalchinni Indian Restaurant space at 1736 Connecticut Ave, NW next to Bistro Du Coin. A readers sends this...
View ArticleNew South American Fusion Restaurant, Tinto, Coming to Columbia Heights
3463 14th Street, NW A new South American fusion restaurant called Tinto is coming to 3463 14th Street, NW in Columbia Heights. A liquor license posted out front says: “New Restaurant to serve South...
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