That was quick! Meridian Pint at 11th and Park, which unexpectedly closed several weeks ago, will be replaced by Makan, a Malaysian restaurant from former Maketto and Spoken English chef de cuisine James Wozniuk, who Zagat profiled a bit ago. DCist has the story, they’re aiming for late summer, and Wozniuk is partnering with Kendrick…

If you recall, axe-throwing bar Kraken Axes at 3400 Georgia Ave NW closed a few months ago for renovation. The owners had a lot of ideas for the space, including a big outdoor patio/beer garden, whiskey library and more. Now we have some details from their website, which is now calling the space Hook Hall. It…

Finally, something is coming to the big empty space that was supposed to be TGI Friday’s at 14th and Monroe. The other day I walked by and saw some workers there, who told me it was being turned into a primary care center, and the permits for it say “Children’s National Primary Care,” which is…

There’s a pretty cool new neighborhood bar open at 3549 Georgia Ave NW, Smitty’s. I stopped by last week and enjoyed it, it has a relaxed vibe with brick walls and a long bar, plus some tables, and some nice cocktails. It’s run in part by Kaleabe Getanah, who you may remember from the Saloon…