Back on Nov. 1st I reported that Great Wall would be renovating their dining area at 1527 14th St NW in Logan Circle.
Like the way it turned out?
Dec. 2011
Nov. 2011
Restaurants
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Back in March 2010 design and furniture company Well Built opened up at 1541 14th St, NW previously home to Candida’s World of Books. I’m not sure if Well Built will be looking for new retail space but certainly will update if they do so.
A new liquor license application has been posted that says the space will become a:
“New restaurant with Italian cuisine and recorded background music. Seating Capacity is 85.
Total Occupancy Load is 105. Sidewalk Café with seating for 30 patrons.”
Dear PoPville,
I recently moved to the Van Ness are but its so different from the other parts of the city in terms of restaurant choices or nightlife which does not exist here period. My question to you or readers is where would you recommend in Van Ness not Cleveland Park to have a decent not overpriced sit down restaurant (Modern American).
This may be a bit too far north but I’d recommend Buck’s at 5031 Connecticut Ave NW. If you’re looking at Van Ness proper you may want to check out Acacia Bistro located at 4340 Connecticut Ave, NW.
Where would you guys recommend?
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A few weeks ago I noted Boundary Road, coming to 414 H St, NE, was starting to look good. Last week I was lucky enough to chat with owners Karlos Leopold and Brad Walker (and much of the team) as well as get a peek of the space. It was great to see that construction on the inside was much further along than I thought. It’s also much bigger than I thought at nearly 2,000 square feet (probably seating around 80-100 people). You can sorta tell from a picture I’ll post below but there will be a phenomenal bar, lots of reclaimed wood, and even some awesome lighting from Corehaus Designs.
Chef Brad Walker was kind enough to share a bit of his background:
I started working in the restaurant business when I was 15 at a crab shack/Greek restaurant in Bel Air, MD. I worked mostly in front of the house positions through college and after. My first job in the area was with Ragtime in Arlington, where my current business partner and I met. I attended L’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg in 2006. For my externship, I was with the opening staff at Central, Michel Richard. After 9 months with Central, I was hired as a cook at Proof, before being promoted to Sous Chef. I spent a little more than a year with Haidar Karoum before I moved over to Cashion’s Eat Place with Chef John Manolatos. After a few years, I left Cashion’s in a short-lived attempt to help an unnamed company open a few new places. After bouncing around the local restaurant scene, I landed with Chef Fabio Trabocchi at Fiola as a cook shortly after they opened. I have been working towards Boundary Road for many years, with some of the best chefs in DC. I’m excited for the opportunity to cook for my new neighbors on H street and the city at large.
And here’s a look at their opening day menu:
While there will be a serious focus on food – drinks will not be neglected. There will be 8 beers on tap and 12 or so in bottles. Karlos describes it as a combination between an American Bistro and Beer Tavern.
They are hoping for a mid-January opening.
I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again – this looks like another huge score for H Street.
From a press release:
Fusion has been selected for the 2011 Best of Washington Award in the Indian Restaurants category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Congrats to Fusion located at 4815 Georgia Ave, NW.
Back in May ’11 we learned that a new taqueria was coming to the old Philadelphia Water Ice Factory at 2620 Georgia Ave, NW. I’m happy to spread the word that they quietly opened up last week. The place looks great:
Downstairs
Upstairs
And take a look at the December menu after the jump. (more…)
Meatballs from Chef Michel Richard is located at 624 E St, NW in Penn Quarter. Anyone try them out yet?
Back in Feb. ’11 I shared some scuttlebutt saying that a high end Indian Restaurant has signed a lease in the old Naby’s space at 1128 H Street, NE. @mgholwill now shares a few more details:
“New restaurant at 1128 H (old Naby’s space) to be called Casbah. Hope to open in March. #HStDC hopes so too.”
and
“New South Asian/Indian Restaurant at 1128 H, live dinner music, CR (rest. license) sidewalk cafe. #HStDC”
I think of Granville Moore’s as the grand daddy of the “new” H Street, NE. Though with so many new restaurants opening up – I’m wondering if there are still dedicated fans? You can see their menu here. For the fans, any must order items?
Granville Moore’s is located at 1238 H St, NE.
1251 H St, NE is the former Danny’s Carryout located next to Smith Commons. According to a recent liquor license application, Sol Mexican Grill will be a:
“New Tavern serving Tex-Mex cuisine with a full bar. Entertainment will include a Dee Jay on Fridays and Saturdays. Seating capacity is 35. Total occupancy load is 49. Summer Garden with seating for 10 patrons.”
And in related restaurant news, it looks like (Tacos) Impala Cantina Y Taqueria is back on track with a new sign saying coming this Spring to 1358 H St, NE:
