2904 Georgia Ave, NW
Back in Feb. 2012 we first learned of plans for Harrar Coffee & Roastery. For a while it looked like plans had been abandoned but I finally ran into the owner last weekend who said they will be opening in mid-October. He underestimated how long it would take to get the proper permits, but things are back on track now.
Some may have also noticed work going on next door in the adjoining space – in less exciting news – that space will become a cell phone store.
Photo by PoPville flickr user ewilfong
From an email:
“The Bike Rack is offering free coffee for bicycle commuters Wednesday morning, September 19th from 7:30 to 9:00. We will be at the corner of 14th and Q, NW handing out free cups of Perregrine espresso as you make your way into work tomorrow morning. Look for our banner, stop by and have a cup of joe on us!”
1515 17th Street, NW
From an email:
On September 4, local Micro-Roaster Vigilante Coffee is opening DC’s first gourmet coffee Pop-up Shop! It will be located at Mr. Yogato (17th and P) from 7 am – 10:00 am everyday and operate as a completely separate store. Vigilante will feature a full espresso bar, single origin pour overs, Cold Brew Iced coffee, and a quick cup option for those on the run.
Vigilante is the only DC micro-roaster to feature Hawaiian beans; instead of importing from South America, co-founder Chris Roessler travels to farms on 4 different Hawaiian Islands to find the best American-grown beans! He is officially a “local micro-roaster,” meaning he roasts the beans here in DC in very small batches (less than 5 pounds) as opposed to the normal 20+ pound batch!
Photo courtesy of Vigilante coffee
1160 1st St, NE:
A new Starbucks is coming to the corner of 1st and M St, NE.
This is in the Archstone building, which we judged back in Feb. 2012.
1152 15th Street, NW
Bean and Bite is soft opening on Friday at 1152 15th St, NW just south of M Street. Their Website says:
Bean & Bite is a modern, fast, and casual delicatessen that serves as the go-to destination for unique house-made pastries, confections, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Experience inviting aromas of fresh-baked goods that create a cozy and friendly neighborhood gathering place. We have a friendly and approachable staff delivering fresh food efficiently in a casual yet sophisticated environment. Bean & Bite offers a great selection of premium brewed coffee and espresso procured from all over the United States.
You can see their menu here.
M Street, NW just west of 19th Street
In early Aug. we noted that Sweet Diablo coming to coming 19th and M St, NW looked close to opening. I stopped by yesterday and found out they’d be soft opening this morning with a grand opening in September. To start they will be open from 7:30am-6:30pm with possible later hours on Thurs. and Fri.
Originally from Portugal, they have other locations in Spain, Brazil and Australia. This will be their first US location (with plans for more to come.)
Here’s what they’re famous for:
But the cafe will offer more than chocolate cake including cheese cake, other pastries, coffee, tea, juices, salads and Paoninis (their version of paninis):
Check out the full menu after the jump. (more…)
621 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Pound the Hill opened up at 621 Pennsylvania Ave, SE in March 2011 (at about the same time they closed their NoMa location.) Pound the Hill’s Bistro launched in Jan. 2012.
Eater DC interviewed owner Karl Johnson:
How close are you to being forced to close?
That’s a really hard question to answer in this industry just because of the nature of how random cash flow is at some times. We’re in a pretty bad situation. We’re doing absolutely everything we can to not let that happen. That’s kind of why I sent out that email was not to say “we’re closed tomorrow” but to basically say, “this is very, very, very realistic that this might happen” and put my pride aside and say, basically, come help me.
600 Florida Ave, NW
Bistro Bohem opened up in March at the corner of 6th and Florida Ave, NW. Their cafe featuring coffee and pastries, Cafe Bohem, is getting ready to open next door to the Bistro in the former Zee restaurant space. They plan on opening right around Labor Day. Photos courtesy of Cafe Bohem:
1501 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The newly renovated Starbucks just north of Dupont Circle turned out pretty nice.
Despite the extra space still pretty crowded…
1501 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The Starbucks just north of Dupont Circle reopens next Tuesday July 17th.
I’m eager to see how the 2nd floor turns out:
