Amorini Panini opened up at 906 F St, NW back on Sept. 27th, 2010. You can see their menu here. You can get one today for $2.99 – any fans?
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2224 F Street, NW
Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share something I noticed in Foggy Bottom. The Allen Lee, a rather run-down hotel (really, a quasi-hostel) at 2224 F Street, has a notice posted on the door about a public hearing regarding changes to the building. It mentions the proposed changes including a high-end restaurant and 81 room hotel.
The notice posted is a liquor license application which says:
“A new hotel/restaurant serving upscale food and drinks, with 81 rooms.”
Will update as construction progresses.
772 5th Street, NW
A few weeks ago we learned that the Quiznos had closed next to the Fairfield Inn and Irish Channel Pub at 772 5th St, NW. A new spot called Absolute Noodle will be taking over the space. The 42 reports that it comes from the owner of Absolute Thai (521 G St, NW):
“and could include plates like ramen, spicy thai noodles or drunken noodle.”
Stay tuned.
From a press release:
Douglas Development is pleased to announce that Lime Fresh Mexican Grill will occupy 2,000 square feet in the Douglas Development-owned property at 726 7th Street in Penn Quarter. The space is currently occupied by Potbelly Sandwich Works and is scheduled to open as Lime Fresh Mexican Grill in mid-2013.
Potbelly will close its doors before the opening of Lime Fresh in mid-2013.
Lime Fresh recently opened up another location in Columbia Heights in the DC USA.
For those who work nearby – do you prefer a Lime Fresh Mexican Grill over a Potbelly here?
1931 14th St, NW
Before Black and Orange opened on 14th St, NW just south of U Street, there was concern that outdoor seating would obstruct pedestrians on the sidewalk. Looks like there was a bit of a compromise, instead of the original 40 seats requested, I saw only 12 seats out front. There is plenty of room left for pedestrians to pass on the sidewalk out front. Do you think this is a good number or should they be able to add one more?
2030 M Street, NW
From a press release:
It’s with bittersweet regret that we announce the closing of Hudson Restaurant & Lounge on September 29, 2012. There will have a finale party on Friday, September 28 from 11am until 2am featuring some of the menu’s favorites, cocktails and entertainment by Adrian Loving and Friends.
Owner Alan Popovsky look’s to the future as new and exciting changes are ahead as he prepares for new Presidential concepts, following the lead of LINCOLN Restaurant. Construction is about to begin on Teddy & The Bully Bar and scheduled to open in early 2013 and the anticipation is palpable. The official banner went up today (photo attached below). Paying homage to our first President of the 20th Century, the restaurant will feature a thoughtful design from local artist Maggie O’Neill and an outstanding small plate concept from a not yet named Executive Chef.
The new location is situated in the heart of the downtown business and entertainment district at 1200 19th Street, NW. The location was formerly the long standing restaurant Sam and Harry’s.
1200 19th Street, NW
The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema writes that Hudson will become an Italian bistro:
The owner of Fujimar and Barcode is taking over the soon-to-close Hudson in the West End and giving the corner address a fresh identity. Tentatively called The Greenhouse Bistro, the future 180-seat restaurant will merge an Italian bistro with an enclosed herb garden, says restaurateur Masoud Aboughaddareh.
2418 18th Street, NW
On Saturday a reader asks:
“What’s up with Shawarma Spot? They were closed at lunch last Sat. and yesterday but no sign on their door. No one answers their phone. Is this temporary or permanent closure?”
I stopped by yesterday and the space was still closed and calls went to voicemail. Shawarma Spot opened at 2418 18th St, NW back in Jan. 2009. The Adams Morgan BID tells me that they are now only open for dinner service.
Back in 2009 it looked like shawarma had a bright future in Adams Morgan as another restaurant – Shawarma King opened around the same time at 1654 Columbia Road, NW. Shawarma King closed this summer and will be replaced by Doner Bistro.
Shawarma Spot originally reduced their hours due to the streetscape project but now that that project is completed, it is not known whether they will add more hours. More info as it becomes available.
Marvin, 2007 14th St, NW has expanded into the 2nd floor space of Blackbyrd at 2005 14th St, NW – from Marvin’s liquor license amendment:
“Expansion of the operation on the second floor to the adjacent building at 2005 14th Street, NW (additional 87 seats).”
The folks at Marvin tell me:
“The original lounge has been updated and converted to a private dining room and the new lounge, the former 2nd floor of Blackbyrd will be the home of the DJ booth. So we can now book private dinners up to 40 people; host late night events and created a better flow to the roofdeck spaces.”
Sweet.
I can’t believe it has already been five years since Marvin first opened at 14th and U Street.
1527 14th Street, NW
Back in Dec. 2011 Great Wall Szechuan House reopened after they renovated their dining area at 1527 14th Street, NW. Now comes word that they have brown rice.
Noted.
Freshii has closed their location at 2001 M St, NW. Perhaps the building’s renovation will be starting soon?
2001 M St, NW
They will be opening up in a new space at 1015 15th St, NW just north of K Street in about a week:
1015 15th St, NW