3407 Connecticut Ave, NW
Early last week I mentioned that Tackle Box would not likely reopen after the Bandolero run in Cleveland Park. Thanks to everyone who shared the Tom Sietsema tweet:
“Owner of @Florianadc tells me he’s taking over @tackleboxdc site in Cleveland Park May 7 & turning it into Pulpo, (Octopus) a tapas bar.”
Floriana is located at 1602 17 St. NW. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
Back in Dec. 2011 we learned that The Pinch was going to replace the former El Salvadorena space located at 3548 14th St, NW. I’m happy to report they’ll be opening this Friday.
Upstairs Bar 2012
Upstairs Bar 2011
The owner writes:
This restaurant, bar, and live music venue will feature specialty cocktails, contemporary twists on classic American fare and live music in a comfortable, neighborhood bar setting. The newly refurbished space will feature works by local artists and houses a broad selection of tap, bottled, and canned beer.
Our Grand Opening will be Friday May 4th @ 5PM and we will be open 7 nights a week (opening @ 5PM every evening). Look for us to add weekend brunch soon.
Beer info:
We will have 6 taps, and 30 or more bottles/cans. The list will be mostly American craft brews and will shift and change throughout the year. Our opening list will include- Omegang Hennepin, Flying Dog Raging Bitch, Anderson Valley Summer Solstice, just to name few…The menu will be contemporary American fare (some highlights):
Appetizers– Pretzel Crusted Fried Pickles, Assorted sliders (Hoisan BBQ Duck, Caprese, Crab cake, Steak),
Burgers– my 2 favorites are the Jerk Turkey, and the Meat Lovers (topped with pulled duck, bacon, cheddar, and fried onions). Vegetarians- Will find a number of items on our menu, my favorite being the Portabello “burger”, a cap with spinach, sun dried tomato, garlic, sauteed onion, mozzarella.
Sandwiches– Walnut Crusted Talapia, and a Flank Steak Sandwich served with Chef Steph’s house made steak sauceInitially we will be opening with just our main floor bar and dining area. We intend to open the performance lounge in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks to all who wrote in about Valero coming to take over the gas station at 14th and W St, NW. I was eager to see if this would have an impact on the Fast Gourmet sandwiches located inside. I’m happy to report that Fast Gourmet will still be serving when Valero takes over. I also asked about their new spot coming to Dupont at 1990 M St, NW and they say we can expect to see that space open in about a month or so.
A beautiful sight – Room 11 (11th and Lamont St, NW) has posted a liquor license amendment so they can expand into the old Jeans N Things space at 3232 11th Street, NW. We first heard word of an expansion back in Oct. 2009. Can’t wait!
Mellow Mushroom is welcoming the warm weather with a kickoff roof top patio party.
From an email:
“The kick off event will be Thursday, May 3rd at 5pm. It will be a “Stella-bration” sponsored by Stella Artois. The event will have a hosted bar for the VIP guests with free Stella, and swag packs with Stella glassware and Mellow gear. We will also have a live band later that evening.”
RSVP to [email protected] with “Roof Top Stella-bration” in subject line.
The first 75 from PoPville get the free goods. The VIP “Stella-bration” goes from 5-6pm.
Mellow Mushroom is located at 2436 18th St, NW.
Lawsons Gourmet is located right outside the 13th and G St, NW Metro Center exit technically at 601 13th St, NW but entrance is on G Street. Anyone know if there is any relation to the Lawsons that closed in Dupont (now a Panera) back in June 2010?
They’ve also applied for a liquor license which says:
“Restaurant serving upscale food and drinks with 96 seats.”
The retail space at 2317 Wisconsin Ave, NW has been vacant for years. It’s great to see someone, District Noodles, finally moving into the space near the Whole Foods in Glover Park. According to a liquor license application, it will be a:
“Fast casual Vietnamese restaurant with a seating capacity of 50 and total load of 99.”
There was a significant renovation going on when I walked by but when they open we’ll be back to check out their Pho.
Eat some PORC and check out the
Future home of KBC3410 11th Street NW
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY
APRIL 29TH11:30AM – 2:00PM (or later)
Truck will will be parked out
front and serving up PORC
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From a press release:
One year and one day after the devastating floods that destroyed Farmers & Fishers restaurant in Georgetown’s Washington Harbour, the plan has been announced to reopen an entirely new Farmers restaurant concept in the same spot, by November 2012. Farmers Restaurant Group (FRG) is prepared to start construction as early as next week, as Architecture and Design for the new concept have been completed, and the group is ready to start hiring upper management positions.
“We are thrilled that our lease has been finalized and that we are moving full steam ahead with our new Farmers concept,” said Dan Simons, concept developer and managing partner of Founding Farmers and FRG. “So many people have told us that they really missed Farmers & Fishers, so we’re confident that Farmers, Fishers & Bakers will bring them back to see what’s new, and to experience the best American-focused dining in Washington Harbour.”
Full press release in PDF below:
These sound awesome. Anyone ever try them? If so, which ones? New Heights is located at 2317 Calvert St, NW.
