Forest Hills Connection || News and Life in Our DC Neighborhood
Covering Forest Hills, Van Ness, North Cleveland Park and Wakefield
In partnership with Van Ness Main Street, we are continually updating this directory of local stores, restaurants and institutions as they update their operational plans. Got news? Please comment below or email us at info@foresthillsconnection.com. You can also support the businesses directly with a tax-deductible donation to the VNMS Growth Fund. VNMS gave $25,000 in […]
by Will Fowler “Everyone wants things to go back to normal as quickly as possible so we can resume talking about fun stuff like wine and cheese,” said Calvert Woodley in an email to customers on Thursday. “But we are well aware of the seriousness of the ongoing coronavirus situation, and we’re taking the necessary […]
We knew it as Perkins, for the food service company running the joint. But the UDC eatery temporarily making its home at 4250 Connecticut Avenue is called Firebird Millennium Café. And it is now serving students, staff and the public. The press release below reveals the weekday business hours. Plans for some expanded hours are […]
Opening The owner of Comet Ping Pong (5037 Connecticut Avenue) and Buck’s Fishing and Camping (5031 Connecticut) is planning to open a family-friendly, fast-casual Southwestern eatery in January at the former Besta Pizza on the same block. At its November meeting, ANC 3F approved a settlement agreement for an ABRA license for this new restaurant, […]
Van Ness Main Street sent us these photos of the Viet Chopsticks sign going up at 4304 Connecticut Avenue. The restaurant’s owners had initially planned an early fall opening date, then a November opening. But especially where restaurants are concerned, these things can be a moving target. In the meantime, you can study the menu […]
The Uptown Market crew has been busy putting the finishing touches on the market and cafe. Now, opening day is here. Uptown Market (4465 Connecticut Avenue) opens its doors at 8 a.m. today. This is a soft opening, so don’t expect everything to be up and running at first. Bring your curiosity and bring your […]
Perkins Food Management Services, the food service provider at UDC, is moving into the former Epicurian & Co. space at 4250 Connecticut Avenue. In its current location in UDC’s Building 38, Perkins sells breakfast, lunch and snack foods. Its menu includes a breakfast hot bar and hot and cold sandwiches. The food service is open […]
Uptown Market isn’t the only new business coming to Van Ness soon. In a Facebook post, Van Ness Main Street said: “The news is out! Management confirms an early fall opening for Viet Chopsticks (of VA) at 4304 Conn Ave, here in Van Ness. We’ll keep you updated on the latest news and opening dates. […]
“Construction is moving right along, the doors are open almost every day and folks are welcome to take a peek at our progress,” reports Lauren Durkee, Uptown Market’s marketing manager. Uptown Market is still aiming for a late August opening. And it is currently hiring. Uptown needs cashiers, prep cooks, baristas, bartenders, pizza makers and […]
by Marlene Berlin “We failed to celebrate our anniversary last month,” Mark Furstenberg wrote in June about the five years Bread Furst has been whipping up delectable aromas and baked goods at 4434 Connecticut Avenue. Well Mark, we’ve got you beat in the procrastination department. But it’s never too late to acknowledge what a difference […]
