El Centro Exits Georgetown — And More D.C. Closures
GEORGETOWN– El Centro D.F., Richard Sandoval Hospitality's Georgetown cantina since 2013, will close for good on Sunday, June 29. Located in the former Third Edition space, the two-story taqueria seats 160 diners and sports a Mexico City-influenced look, complete with vaulted ceilings, reclaimed wood, and custom murals full of metal and Mexican newspapers. A large garden patio out back features a bar and fire pit. D.C.'s original El Centro D.F. closed in Logan Circle in 2020 after a nearly 10-year run. An offshoot at Reagan National Airport remains open. Meanwhile, Sandoval maintains a presence in the city with wood-fired dLeńa in Mt. Vernon Triangle. 1218 Wisconsin Avenue NW
U STREET– After a 20-year run, tequila-fueled Mexican restaurant Alero announced plans to leave its original location. 'The building has chosen not to renew our lease, so we will be closing our doors at this location,' per signage posted on its door. The go-to pregame place for 9:30 Club shows was known for its long list of quesadillas, enchiladas, and burritos, plus a popular weekend brunch menu. Alero maintains a presence in Dupont Circle, with future locations coming to H Street NE and NoMa. 1301 U Street NW
DUPONT CIRCLE– D.C.'s iconic sandwich shop Bub and Pop's suddenly shut down on Friday, June 6. But the family-owned venture will soon live on across town, reports Axios. The much-bigger NoMa location, situated in the former Eleanor space, will expand upon its menu that includes Philly-style staples, Italian cold cut hoagies, and beefy brisket sandwiches. 1815 M Street NW
CAPITOL HILL—Beuchert's Saloon, the old-school saloon known for its American fare and classic cocktails served in a Prohibition-era setting, shut down in early June after a 13-year run. Its original co-owners Andrew Markert, Bart Hutchins, and Mackenzie Conway pivoted during the pandemic and debuted pop-up sandwich shop Fight Club inside. 623 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
UPPER NORTHWEST– The Fox at The Palisades closed on Monday, June 2, just eight months after opening. The fledgling cafe served cakes, cookies, lattes, and breakfast sandwiches. The Fox still lives on in some capacity, with catering company Pampa's Fox offering its same empanadas, pastries, and more baked goods. 5108 MacArthur Boulevard NW See More:
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