The latest on Mr. Green: At an August 5th special meeting, ANC 3F commissioners voted 4 to 2 to approve a settlement agreement they negotiated with the owner of Mr. Green, a medical cannabis retailer going through the ABCA licensing process. If the agreement is approved by the ABC board, it will be attached to […]
Progress at MOM’s Organic Market; Work at Rosedale; Dog Haus targets late 2024 opening
by Marlene Berlin We know the community is eager to welcome MOM’s Organic Market to the neighborhood. We might be doing so this summer. On May 15th, I spoke to a worker who was installing glass at the entrance. He told me a lot is done – the bathrooms and refrigerator cases included. His estimate […]
Business in Brief: A death in the Calvert Woodley family; Flavor Garden reopens; Valentine’s dinner with your love(s)
In memory: Calvert Woodley owner Michael Sands announced on January 29th “with great sadness” the passing of employee Kori Devoe. “Kori was a beloved and popular member of our team, working for several years in our La Cheeserie, and was known for her Boston accent, her smile, and her energy,” Sands said in a statement. […]
Van Ness business updates: MOM’s progress and target opening date; Concept for incoming Park Van Ness restaurant revealed
Updates on two new businesses coming to Van Ness: Our last Business in Brief feature, on November 13th, included assurances that work to open a MOM’s Organic Market location at 4250 Connecticut Avenue continues to advance. And now, comes confirmation from MOM’s itself. The retailer writes to Popville: “alongside the cherry blossoms, MOM’s Organic Market […]
Business in Brief: Dog Haus and The Whale Tea in Van Ness; UDC Chick-fil-A targets fall opening; Sriracha shortage hits home
Two small but growing chains have found homes on Connecticut Avenue in Van Ness. Dog Haus, a hot dog and burger restaurant and bar, is leasing the space at 4340 Connecticut Avenue that was previously occupied by Acacia Food & Wine. And boba tea proprietor The Whale Tea will open a shop a few doors […]
Business in Brief: Bread Furst II; American City Diner’s next act; “Save the Walking Lane”
This is not the briefest of “Business in Brief” updates, but there’s a lot going on! Baguettes times deux: On April 11th, we spotted a Bread Furst tweet with this image: And suddenly, Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party had never looked better. Boating Party With Baguettes is not Mark Furstenberg’s next act, but a […]
Business in Brief: Little Red Fox cookbook; Hillwood perfume; Uptown Theater revival effort
Kickstart a comic (cook)book: Mourning the loss of Little Red Fox? Three months after the Forest Hills bakery and cafe closed, LRF founders and comic book enthusiasts Matt and Jena Carr have announced they are writing a cookbook featuring favorites from the menu and comic strips about the foodservice life. And let’s just say… their […]
Restaurants of Van Ness/Forest Hills: A list
Ten years ago, a neighbor went for a walk. He got some exercise. And Forest Hills Connection got our first local restaurant listings. In 2013, Connection contributor David Bardin created the very first version of this list of Connecticut Avenue restaurants between Van Ness Street and Nebraska Avenue. What makes the list unique is the way […]
The Van Ness Burger King is really and truly gone. And at Call Your Mother’s new Forest Hills location, there’s one question customers shouldn’t ask.
Okay, we believe it now. Like a cat with nine lives, the Burger King at 4422 Connecticut Avenue has endured through threat after threat of closure, two of those from franchisee Potomac Foods Group. So we were reluctant to believe this was truly the end. At least, not until the fast food restaurant’s rock ‘n […]
It looks like the rock ‘n roll Burger King at Van Ness has closed for good
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial may have lost his Van Ness home. The Burger King at 4422 Connecticut Avenue, distinctive (and some say “legendary”) for its rock ‘n roll and 80s and 90s movie decor closed abruptly over the weekend. Our readers and Redditors spotted signs on New Year’s Day stating that the closure is permanent. We’ll […]