1610 14th Street, NW previously home to Ghibellina and former longtime home to HR 57

Thanks to Stuart for sending: “You reported on March 1 that MXDC was close to opening. Well apparently tonight it opened! Menu posted out front and a full dining room.” Read More

1610 14th Street, NW previously home to Ghibellina and former longtime home to HR 57

Thanks to Noa for sending: “MXDC on 14th is close to opening! Paper just came now and they replaced the dolce vita sign up too with their own.”

STAY TUNED.

732 Maryland Avenue, NE photo by Deb Lindsey

From an email:

“Pascual’s opening in Capitol Hill on Thursday (2/15)

Pascual gets its name from San Pasqual, the Saint of Cooks and Kitchens, whose story revolves around the love of cooking. That sentiment is a driving factor for The Popal Family (Lapis, Lutèce, Lapop) and their group’s Executive Pastry Chef and Mexico City native Isabel Coss (a 2023 FOOD & WINE Best New Chef in America) and Executive Chef Matt Conroy of Lutèce. The Popals are eager to continue their partnership with chefs Matt and Isabel, who have decades of combined experience in some of the best Mexican restaurants in the world between them, to debut this new hearth-focused Mexican menu and give guests a taste of Mexico City in Capitol Hill. The contemporary Mexican restaurant has been years in the making for the Popals and the culinary partners and spouses who originally planned to open the concept prior to the start of the pandemic. As a result Pascual is much anticipated Read More

1610 14th Street, NW previously home to Ghibellina and former longtime home to HR 57

Back in January we learned that MXDC Cocina Mexicana was moving to the former Dolce Vita space in Logan Circle from 14th and F Street, NW.

Stay tuned for an opening date.

3057 M Street, NW

Google is listing Amigo Mio as permanently closed:

And demo permit in the window: Read More

7211 Carroll Avenue via Your Main Street Takoma

From the Old Takoma Business Association:

“Takoma Park’s Restaurant Scene Expands

DC area favorite Mexican restaurant, Cielo Rojo, is now open in its new location Read More

732 Maryland Ave, NE

“Dear PoPville,

Any scuttlebutt on the old Kenny’s BBQ? The green is new since the last time I saw it.” Read More

308 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

Thanks to Mark for sending the new Los Caballeros signage up at the former La Lomita Dos space.

Getting closer to opening date – stay tuned!

photo by Rey Lopez.

Check out their menu here

From a press release:

“Prepare to be enchanted, intrigued, and wowed as the rich tapestry of Mexico City’s culinary heritage unfolds at Stephen Starr’s new endeavor, El Presidente. Launching tomorrow, September 6 at Signal House in the Union Market District, El Presidente (1255 Union St. NE) ventures beyond the scope of a typical Mexican restaurant. Read More

3911 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to Jaclyn for sending: “RIP bottomless tacos!”

Commonwealth Cantina, previoulsy Homestead which opened here in 2016, opened here in 2021. The magnificent Taqueria Habanero is located at 3710 14th Street, NW.

Stay tuned for updates as Uno Mas gets closer to opening.