Marv’s Dogs, from Cork Wine Bar owners, opens in Tenleytown

Marv’s Dogs, a new quick-service concept from local restaurateurs Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts, will open Wednesday at 4936 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Tenleytown. The owners — who also operate Cork Wine Bar — announced the restaurant in a press release shared with neighborhood outlets. The space on Wisconsin Avenue brings a counter-service option to a stretch of Tenleytown that has seen steady restaurant turnover and new openings.

The new shop occupies a street-level storefront on a commercial block that connects Tenleytown’s residential neighborhoods to the city's transit corridors. The owners described Marv’s Dogs as a focused menu built around hot dogs and related sandwiches; a full menu and hours were circulated in the announcement ahead of the opening. The announcement names Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts as the principals behind the concept, both of whom are known locally for running Cork Wine Bar.

Neighborhood fit and location

Tenleytown has been growing as a dining node for upper Northwest residents and visitors to American University, and the addition of a casual counter-style shop adds midday and late-night food options. 4936 Wisconsin Avenue NW sits on a busy commercial strip near transit and neighborhood retail, giving Marv’s Dogs a chance to serve both walk-up customers and local regulars. The space's size and layout, as described in the announcement, suits a quick-order model rather than full-service dining.

Owners and local track record

Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts run Cork Wine Bar, an established local restaurant. Their move into a counter-service hot dog concept signals a common local trend: established restaurateurs launching smaller, more casual sister concepts to reach different dayparts and price points. The press release highlights the team behind Marv’s Dogs but does not include pricing, staffing numbers, or specific operational hours beyond the opening date.

The announcement was distributed to local outlets and neighborhood newsletters in the days before the opening. Beyond the location and ownership, the outreach emphasizes a neighborhood-focused approach and a straightforward menu. City permitting and licensing for restaurants are public records; the press release indicates the owners completed necessary steps to open the business at this address.

Marv’s Dogs will join a mix of longtime and newer restaurants that shape Tenleytown’s commercial corridor. The site’s proximity to transit and daytime foot traffic gives the concept a potential steady customer base among residents, students, and commuters.

Watch for the restaurant to publish full daily hours and any soft-opening times on its public channels. Local reviewers and neighborhood feeds will also report early customer reactions in the first weeks after opening.