A reader tweets @PoPville asking what’s going on with one of the vacant buildings at the southeast corner of Sherman and Girard St, NW. I stopped by yesterday and saw a permit posted saying future use will be a restaurant. Stay tuned for updates as construction progresses.
Hopefully this will encourage development of the long blighted property across the street on the northeast corner of Sherman and Girard:
2649 Connecticut Ave, NW
Cafe Paradiso has temporarily closed for renovations in Woodley Park. They’ll be reopening on Friday. You can see their menus here.
1320 14th St, NW
The Pig opened up back in May 2012 in the former original Rollin Cycles space. Their website says:
We serve handcrafted food & drink, pork centric and respect the whole animal. We are local and seasonal and feature vegetables from our farm in La Plata MD. Our plates are designed for sharing and are inspired by rustic dishes from around the world. We create unique cocktails and offer American craft beers and eco-friendly wines. We strive to challenge and comfort you.
You can see their menus here.
Any fans?
1921 I Street, NW
Back in Sept. 12 we learned that a Jetties would be taking over the former Juice Zone space which closed in Oct. 2011 at 1921 I Street, NW. Signage is up and I heard on the radio that they’ll be opening this week. You can see their menus here.
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if you have any info about the restaurant going in at the corner of Georgia and Lamont?”
The restaurant moving into the former Brown’s Caribbean Bakery at 3301 Georgia Ave, NW is from the owner of the El Floridano food truck. Back in July we learned from their Kickstarter campaign:
Mothership will be a restaurant and bakery in what was formerly a carry-out space on Georgia Avenue. With community tables, weekend brunch and family-friendly BBQs, we hope Mothership will be a community cornerstone and meeting place. Chef/Owner Stephan Boillon will offer delicious baked goods & pastries, gourmet pizzas, small plates and seasonal tasting menus, designed to showcase great ingredients.
By preparing farm-to-table, seasonal ingredients, sustainable seafood, and pastured meats, we will provide good wholesome food to upper Georgia Avenue in an inviting neighborhood space. Our goal is to give our patrons tasty and unique food options, whether they are eating a vegan, vegetarian, pescaterian or omnivorous diet.
4th Street, NE south of Ethiopic
Some potential super sweet scuttlebutt for ya to round out the year. Another really good source tells me that Honey Pig Korean BBQ is looking to take over around 4000 square feet near 4th and H St, NE. Their website says:
My husband and I began Honey Pig in 2008 with our son in mind. We wanted to create a restaurant that would offer affordable, quality food for people from all different walks of life. Today, we are happy to say that Honey Pig is known for just that–a fun, vibrant mixing bowl of all ages and cultures, coming together to enjoy the finest Korean BBQ at the lowest prices in town!
You can see their menu here.
They currently have three locations in Ellicott City, MD; Centreville, VA; and Annandale, VA.
Still just rumor at this point for H Street but could be pretty cool.
Anyone every try one of those spots?
400 Block of H Street, NE east of Ethiopic
1529 14th Street, NW
Drafting Table opened in the former ACKC space back in early October. You can see their menu here. Any fans?
3rd and H St, NE looking east
I’m hearing from a very good source that Chopt, Chipotle, Boloco, and Potbellys are all trying to get one of the new retail spaces for the new building on H Street, NE between 3rd and 4th (where the new Giant grocery store is also coming.) Out of the four above which would you most like to see?
4th and H St, NE looking west
600 F Street, NW
According to a liquor license amendment, Fuel Pizza’s Chinatown location is applying:
“To add a Sidewalk Café (22 seats)”
Fuel Pizza is also coming to 2301 Georgia Ave, NW this Spring.
409 15th St, NE
The folks behind the Far East Taco Grille food truck are opening a brick and mortar spot “Sometime in late January!!” (according to their twitter feed.)
