South Block Is Planting a Smoothie Bar in the Heart of Logan Circle

Local favorite South Block is putting a smoothie bar in a former gelato shop at the corner of P Street and 14th Street NW that has served as a popular meeting place for Logan Circle for the past six years. Owner Amir Mostafavi announced on Instagram that South Block would take over the Dolcezza location there, which will mark the 11th location for the largely Northern Virginia brand, and its first standalone storefront in D.C. South Block is known for acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices.

In other news...

• The luau’s over — at least until the spring — for island-style hangout Coconut Club near Union Market. Chef-owner Adam Greenberg announced the temporary closure will start Sunday, October 18:

• Columbia Heights brunch spot the Coupe is on the comeback trail. Starting Monday, October 19, reopening hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., for daily dine-in, outdoor seating, carryout, and delivery.
• The cavernous Capital One Arena space that formerly housed dive-y pregame spot Green Turtle will get a new life next year as a sleek sports betting venue that resembles pricey club-level lounge areas. Here’s a first look at renderings:

• Park View’s square-shaped pizza place Sonny’s Pizza jumpstarted a natural wine club this month. Monthly subscribers can select from two, three, or four bottles with tasting notes from Plant Wines, plus a free focaccia-based pie every month. Members can join any time, but today is the last day for people to get nab October’s special selection of mystery bottles.
• To celebrate 50-plus years of Bob & Edith’s Diner, a $15-off special includes two double cheeseburgers topped with bacon and an egg, two orders of fries, and two slices of any pies for $19.69 (the year the greasy spoon chain was founded).
• A Neapolitan pizzeria called A Modo Mio is replacing Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta on Lee Highway.