644 H Street, NE
We first heard Hikari Sushi was coming to 644 H St, NE back in Sept. 2011. Glad to see they’ve finally opened.
Restaurants
2147 P Street, NW
Back in August 2012 Marrakech Palace changed their name to La Kazbah at 2147 P Street, NW. They’ve now changed their name back to Marrakech. Perhaps they changed the name back because the other Marrakesh restaurant closed at 617 New York Ave, NW?
1424 Park Rd, NW
Back in Nov. 2012 we learned that Paila Grill had closed in Columbia Heights and would be replaced by a Cuban restaurant. I hadn’t heard anything since and was wondering if the project was still happening. So, I was happy to see this sign posted:
2475 18th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Cafe Istanbul had moved from 2001 L Street, NW to the Snap crepes spot on 18th Street in Adams Morgan.
2001 L Street, NW
I spoke to the folks on the phone at Cafe Istanbul and they said you can continue to order off the Snap menu. And of course you can also order from Cafe Istanbul’s menu. But at the moment they are only open for delivery until renovations are completed at which point they’ll reopen under normal hours and you will be able to dine in. I’ll update when renovations are complete.
Any fans of Cafe Istanbul?
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9th and F Street, NW
Last we heard Shake Shack was applying for a liquor license for the Spy Museum’s cafe space. Happy to see that cafe has now closed. Hopefully renovations don’t take too long!
1420 New York Avenue, NW
Back in May 2012 we learned that Saint Michel French Bakery would be opening in the old Camille’s Cafe space at 1420 New York Ave, NW. Anyone try them out yet?
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2005 14th Street, NW
The recently opened Hanoi House (in the former Blackbyrd space) at 14th and U St, NW is now offering carryout starting at 11AM every day. And starting Monday they will offer dining room lunch service. You can see their menu here. Anyone check them out yet?
726 7th Street, NW
Back in Sept. 2012 we learned that a Lime Fresh Mexican Grill would be taking over the Potbelly space at 726 7th Street, NW. A press release said:
“Potbelly will close its doors before the opening of Lime Fresh in mid-2013.”
I think this is the first time I’ve ever heard of a Potbelly closing. Anyway, seems things are moving forward with Lime Fresh as they’ve applied for a liquor license that says:
“A new full service restaurant serving healthy Mexican cuisine and beverages. Total Occupancy Load is 66; number of seats inside is 58.”
You can see their menu here. We judged the Lime Fresh Columbia Heights location here.
From a press release:
Georgetown’s hottest new dining destination is kicking off 2013 deliciously. On January 8, Farmers Fishers Bakers will launch First Bake, its weekday farmhouse style morning café with offerings for Georgetowners and Washingtonians on the go.
First Bake offers quality organic Intelligentsia coffee and other hot breakfast drinks, as well as freshly-squeezed juices to complement breads and other goods baked onsite, from 7:30am-10am, Monday through Friday. Casual, self-service seating will be available in the open pantry Larder adjacent to the dessert studio and bakery, with free wi-fi access and cozy communal setting.
Farmers Fishers Bakers is located at 3000 K Street NW at the Washington Harbour.
1101 Bladensburg Rd, NE
Thanks to @dawright2223 for tweeting the news to @PoPville that Mother Rucker’s Subs opened up Jan. 5th next door to Jimmy Valentine’s. They’re open for take out 10am – 6pm; Monday – Saturday.
