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A dog owner grieves: 3 dogs die at PetSmart facility
ALEXANDIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Employees of the PetSmart store at Potomac Yard Shopping Center in Alexandria are undergoing retraining following the deaths of the three dogs at the location, according to a company statement. The deaths took place within the span of a week since the first one happened during the last week […]
Wheaton Mall Update: Openings, Closings, and Coming Soon (Summer 2024)
Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened, closed, or are coming soon to Wheaton Mall at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. Sake Japanese Steak House is now open in the space previously occupied by Bar Louie. The restaurant is currently in its soft opening phase and taking reservations. Its menu consists of a variety of appetizers, hibachi, sushi, and more.
Free scoops and specials for National Ice Cream Day in D.C.
It's National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. Here's where to find free and BOGO scoops and specials around D.C.Why it matters: Most national food holidays are fake — lookin' at you, Crouton Day — but Ice Cream Day is 1) universally loved, and 2) officially signed into existence by President Reagan in 1984.Just say YES to these specials.🍾 Tipsy Scoop (Penn Quarter): The "ice cream barlour" is giving away 50 free scoops of the new Spiked Cherry Limeade Sorbet to first customers.Ⓜ️ Metrobar (Brentwood): A Sunday ice cream social (12-6pm) combines frozen treats from local vendors, food trucks, a beer...
Sweet Sweet Kitchen Expands Again With Second D.C. Location
Sweet Sweet Kitchen, which specializes in cuisine from Jamaica and Sierra Leone, has once again expanded and opened a second D.C. location at 2427 Minnesota Ave. SE, according to PoPville. According to the restaurant’s Instagram account, the grand opening celebration occurred on July 1st. Sweet Sweet Kitchen began as...
Walgreens Replacement Signs on at White Oak Shopping Center
Beauty 4U has signed on to take over the space that was the longtime home of Walgreens at 11215 New Hampshire Ave. in White Oak until closing the store permanently in February. The store is “coming soon” without an opening date available at this time. Beauty 4U is...
Here Are the Restaurant and Bar Winners of the 2024 RAMMY Awards
It’s Masako Morishita’s year. Just last month, the chef at Perry’s in Adams Morgan snagged a prestigious James Beard Award for Emerging Chef, beating out competitors from around the country. Last night, the former Commanders cheerleader took home a similar honor—Rising Culinary Star of the Year—at DC’s annual restaurant-industry awards ceremony, the RAMMYS. The accolades, doled out by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), highlight the area’s top restaurants, chefs, restaurateurs, and bars.
Smithsonian Black History Museum Spotlights Mary McLeod Bethune
Get the top stories of the day around the DMV. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will open a new exhibition, “Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism” on Friday. The 640-square foot exhibition explores the legacy of Bethune...
Black Restaurant Week Is In Full Swing In Washington, D.C. And Baltimore
DMV foodies get ready, Black Restaurant Week Is Here. Black Restaurant Week, a multi-city tour highlighting Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, and caterers, has kicked off in Washington, D.C., the Metro area, and Baltimore. Black Restaurant Week will showcase more than 30 Black-owned restaurants. This year’s list features a variety of...
Kapow Buddy opening at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Is coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It's the latest in a long line of Chipotle-style fast-casual bowl restaurants. This time, the theme cuisine is Thai. Your imagination will suggest to you that a grain base will be loaded with vegetables, proteins, and Thai cuisine toppings, and - incredibly - your hunch is correct. In fact, Westfield says in its promotion of the restaurant that "Kapow Buddy is eager to introduce their famous Thai food in the 'Bowl Style' to offer customers a variety of choices including grains, proteins, toppings, and more." When it opens, look for Kapow Buddy on Level 1 in the Old Navy wing.
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