Development News

A new life for an old Langdon Park warehouse

Monday, February 24, 2014

A Brookland couple has purchased and repurposed a 36,000-square-foot warehouse into artists' studios, small businesses, and a vintage furniture store.

Bergami's Pizza to open by May 1 at Rhode Island Row

Thursday, February 13, 2014

The owner of Bergami’s Pizza has applied for a liquor license and expects to open the 20-seat restaurant at Rhode Island Row by May 1.

Restaurant incubator, market, and kitchen coming to Park View this spring

Friday, January 24, 2014

The pop-uppery that will showcase a rotating menu from local and visiting chefs is under construction, with a spring opening projected.

Pure Barre readies second exercise studio, this time on the Hill

Friday, January 17, 2014

It's the second D.C. location for lawyer-turned-exercise-instructor Michelle Davidson, whose first Dupont Circle location is at capacity.

Busboys and Poets opening sixth location at Monroe Street Market

Tuesday, December 03, 2013

After months of speculation, it’s now official: Busboys and Poets is opening its newest bookstore/café at Monroe Street Market in Brookland.

Rhode Island Ave karate/dance studio among businesses awarded streetscape grants

Monday, November 04, 2013

The family-owned business says its aging building is in dire need of its upcoming facelift.

Brookland's Finest Bar & Grill gets liquor license

Friday, October 25, 2013

The restaurant on burgeoning 12th Street NE may open by late December.

Gourmet Mediterranean market opens in Dupont

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Mediterranean Way gourmet market is opening for business at 1717 Connecticut Avenue NW.

Market, bistro, and restaurant coming to Penn Quarter in January

Monday, October 21, 2013

Frederik De Pue says that his new culinary venture, Menu, consisting of a market, bistro/bar and restaurant, will open in the Penn Quarter neighborhood by late January 2014.

Rustik's owner to open "new concept" restaurant in Brookland

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Diton Pasha, owner of the popular Rustik Tavern restaurant located at 84 T Sreet NW in the Bloomingdale neighborhood, is planning to open a "completely new concept restaurant" in Brookland.

Chef opens locally sourced catering business with supper club on R.I. Ave. NE

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Chef Oliver Friendly opens two food businesses, Eat & Smile Catering, and The Bespoke Kitchen, an occasional supper club, at 2212 Rhode Island Ave NE.

Handmade and vintage shop at Brookland's Monroe Street Market announces grand opening

Friday, September 06, 2013

Owners Melissa Esposito and Lisa Rowan have announced the grand opening of their handmade and vintage shop, Analog, at 716 Monroe Street NE in the Monroe Street Market.

Carolina Kitchen and CK Burger coming to Rhode Island Row in November

Friday, August 23, 2013

Carolina Kitchen and a new sister-restaurant, CK Burger, will open on Rhode Island Row in November.

Mediterranean Market coming to Dupont Circle

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

The Mediterranean Way, a gourmet market offering Mediterranean foods and beverages, will open in Dupont Circle in late September.

Spaghetti and meatballs anyone? New DC food truck to serve Italian

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

A former auto mechanic is hoping his grandmother’s spaghetti and meatballs will be the recipe for success as a food truck operator with Little Italy on Wheels.

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