This is a curated list of the most notable and permanent restaurant and bar closures in the Washington, DC metro area, with monthly updates. Did you see a closure we missed? Write to us.

31.August

PETWORTH –Almeda, chef Danielle Harris’ promising Afro-fusion restaurant across the street from her popular sandwich shop Little Food Studio, will close after less than a year. The summer months were a busy month for the restaurant, according to a statement from the Secret Chef Candidate because sales are “declining to the point where it’s not sustainable.” In the storied space that once housed Himitsu (and before that, Little Vietnam and Magpie and the Tiger), Harris Almeda self-funded and served a small menu of Old Bay shrimp aguachile, a Peruvian take on fried chicken, a vegan jollof rice “risotto” with plantains, offbeat combinations like fried catfish and spaghetti, and a coconut crisp cake. All reservations after Saturday will be canceled and deposits will be refunded. 828 Upshur Street NW

30.August

Buffalo Wild Wings

MARINE SHIPYARD-After nearly a decade of operating next to Nationals Park, international chicken chain Buffalo Wild Wings will close its only D.C. outpost after one final Friday night service (and home game against the Chicago Cubs). An employee confirmed the closure by phone, adding that Navy Yard employees can transfer to other DMV locations; the closest is in Crystal City, Virginia. The same southeastern strip of the spicy chicken wing joint also lost short-lived golf bar Swingers this year. 1220 Half Street SE

22.August

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS –Born in DC &pizza, the elongated pizza company that got a new leadership team this spring, has permanently closed its Northwest location. Vice President of Operations Aaron Archuleta recently told Eater the team plans to rebuild the anti-establishment chain with a “shrink to grow” mindset. 1375 Kenyon Street NW

19 August

BROOKLAND—The Runaway, the punky burger sibling of Petworth’s Slash Run, has closed after two years. Located in the former Steel Plate space, the Runaway served thick premium beef patties with toppings like fried onion rings and finely ground coffee. The retro-style bar was also known for its jet-black buns, selection of local beers and a never-ending Narragansett brunch. The Runaway was a nod to the groundbreaking all-female rock band that Joan Jett started in the 1970s, and the fledgling Northeast dive also welcomed touring rock ‘n’ roll acts on its own stage. “Thank you to the people who supported us in the short time we had,” owner Christine Lilyeah said in closing remarks. 3523 12th Street NE

9 August

ADAMS MORGAN—Churreria Madrid, DC’s Spanish mainstay that served churros and other Latin American dishes until late 1973, is finished. The brick building is currently for lease. 2505 Champlain Street NW

DUPONT CIRCLE—Post Pub, the historic hangout for fries, burgers, draft beer and daily happy hour, closed after 47 years. The journalist-run watering hole briefly closed in 2020, only to reopen a year later under new owners Jeremy Wladis and DC Shadow Senator Paul Strauss. 1422 L Street NW

8 August

WEST END—Mexican fast-food chain Baja Fresh has closed its K Street NW location, which catered to a lunchtime crowd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The corner space is currently for lease. 1990 K Street NW

1 August

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS –Mi Cuba Cafe, DC’s traditional, cozy destination for authentic Cuban food since 2013, is no more. The bread baked specifically for the cafe was spot on, as were the variations on ropa vieja and vaca frita. Guests washed down the dishes with Spanish wine, a Cuba Libre (white rum, lime and Coca-Cola) and mojitos. 1424 Park Road NW

Closing soon

U STREET NW—The Dirty Goose, DC’s pioneering LGBTQ-friendly bar since 2016, will serve its last drink on Sunday, September 8. The name is an homage to Grey Goose vodka, and regulars flocked here to sip lots of martinis against a backdrop of large murals with bows. The loud rooftop grew in size over the course of its eight years of operation. Co-owners Justin Parker and Daniel Honeycutt wanted to combine the “energy of New York City with the laid-back vibe of Atlanta.” Last year, the partners upped the ante by opening a new gay bar called Shakers. 913 U Street NW