1819 Columbia Road, NW

From a press release:

Chef John Manolatos and partners Justin Abad and George Manolatos are pleased to announce that critically-acclaimed restaurant Cashion’s Eat Place, an Adams Morgan staple since 1995, recently launched its Sunday BBQ Bash at 1819. Available every Sunday evening through Labor Day, the series will feature a locally-sourced three-course menu, complete with a serving of Bulleit Berry Punch (Bulleit bourbon, black tea, fresh ginger, lemon and blackberries) for $30 per person (tax and gratuity not included).

Inspired by the casual and convivial feel of summertime picnics, the special menu combines the precision and quality of fine dining with the laid-back enjoyment of summer evenings. Though the menu is subject to change from week to week, a sample menu includes:

Course 1: Earth n’ Eats deviled eggs with fresh herbs and applewood smoked bacon

Course 2: Pipe Dreams pulled pork with Earth n’ Eats fried chicken drumsticks, corn on the cob, green beans, bread and butter pickles, Lauren’s Parker House rolls and Sammy’s mustard BBQ sauce

Course 3: Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream

“This menu is our way of celebrating the dog days of summer,” said chef and co-owner John Manolatos. “We want our guests to enjoy a fun, casual evening of delicious American classics without breaking the bank.”

The Sunday BBQ Bash at 1819 is an optional menu that is available exclusively on Sunday evenings. Sunday guests are welcome to forego the special menu and order from the nightly a la carte menu if they so choose. The $30, three-course menu includes one serving of the restaurant’s signature Bulleit Berry Punch.



3412 Connecticut Ave, NW

Back in May we learned that an upscale Irish pub was going to come to the former 4Ps/Four Fields space in Cleveland Park. Thanks to a reader for sending a craigslist ad with a bit more detail:

“Uptown Tap House is a new addition to Cleveland Park offering a sophisticated selection of locally inspired seafood dishes, house specialty prime rib and an expedition raw bar complemented by an upscale beverage program along with legendary service.”

A message from Susie Taylor, President CPCA on the Cleveland Park listserv says:

“I believe they hope to open sometime shortly after Labor Day.”



10th and H St, NE

In April we learned that Ben’s Chili Bowl would be opening up a 2nd location at 10th and H St, NE. In June we learned this location was gonna feature a roof deck. @HStreetDC_ has an updated status report:

“Construction on new @benschilibowl on #HStDC to begin in October, November at latest. First round of permits from @dcra have been issued.”



523 8th St, SE

From Washington Business Journal:

“Iricanin has signed a lease for 3,000 square feet at 523 Eighth St. SE. The restaurant’s name and chef are still to come, but it will serve food of his native Serbia and feature a 700-square-foot patio.”

Anyone familiar with Serbian food? WBJ says they should be open in late October or early November.

Masa 14 is located at 1825 14th St, NW.



1337 Connecticut Ave, NW

On Tuesday we learned that Heritage India was reopening in the former Soho Market space at 19th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW. I stopped by the former Heritage India space at 1337 Connecticut Ave, NW and noticed the windows were papered over. Asking around, I hear that the owners of nearby Fiesta Tex-Mex have taken over the space. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

Update from Heritage India PR:

“The family that owns Heritage India owns and operates Fiesta. Fiesta is not taking over the Heritage India space. We no longer lease the 1337 space.”


1327 Connecticut Ave, NW


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