We first learned that Rogue States now Black & Orange would be coming to 1931 14th St, NW back in Oct. ’10. Looks like we’re slowly getting closer to an opening.
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It’s finally official – Bethesda Bagels will open up in the former Johnny Rockets space at at 1718 Connecticut Ave. NW. At the end of Oct. we heard they’d open in 3-4 weeks and they hit that target. Hours will be 6:30 7 am until 7:00pm.
Nice!
Back in May ’11 I shared the news that the owners of Teaism were planning on opening up a fourth location on U Street (12th and U St, NW.)
I have some sad news for U streeters and some good news for those that live in Old Town, Alexandria. Unfortunately despite the landlord at 12th and U St, NW being super nice and understanding the folks at Teaism simply were unable to secure financing. Co-Owner Michelle Brown tells me that despite the fact they had “invested vast sums” they are “heartbroken” to not be able to pull off the U Street location.
The plans are now to open the fourth store in Old Town, Alexandria where a much smaller financial investment was required and a lease has already been secured. The Old Town location will open March 1st.
Ms. Brown does share some encouraging final words:
“Please don’t give up on us for U Street. We just have to regroup for our next charge!!”
Looks like some readers were right – Georgetown’s Tackle Box will not re-open Nov. 15th. The new sign that has gone up at 3245 M St, NW added an “ish” to manage expectations a bit better. Here’s what it looked like earlier in the week:
Back in June ’11 we learned that The Big Board would be replacing Toyland at 421 H St, NE. You can see their menu here. Any must order items? Note that Specialty Drinks and Fruit Smoothies are coming soon. What do you guys think of the pricing system?
“Dear PoPville,
I walked by this sign at Adam Express earlier tonight. Really sad news. They’re probably the nicest people ever. I know a lot of people love this place (myself included), so I hope she gets well and rested soon!”
Adam Express, located at 3211 Mt Pleasant St, NW, is much loved in Mt. Pleasant. Back in Oct. ’08 we got a snapshot of Adam Express from Tina.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Sanjay Suchak
We learned back in Feb. ’11 that the old Sushi Sushi restaurant would become Bistro Le Zinc at
3714 Macomb St, NW. Unfortunately their Web site doesn’t really have much info. Anyone check them out yet? Any must order items?
“Dear PoPville,
I was picking up some Peruvian Chicken last night at Señor Chicken and the man who I believe is the owner was sitting there working on menu’s for “The People’s Noodle Bar” I believe was the name. I asked him about what has become kind of a cult hit, the noodle bar they’ve been doing on Saturday’s and he told me it looks like they might convert to doing that full time and ditch the Peruvian Chicken entirely. I asked him some questions and he said there is a much bigger demand for it and although they make enough money on chicken, it’s not nearly as much as they should be making. It looked like they were preparing the brand. The papers in front of him read “The People’s Noodle Bar: Yes You Can…Slurp.” Maybe it’s just around the corner?”
We spoke about the Secret Ramen Noodle Saturdays at Senor Chicken (14th and Park Rd, NW – on Park) back in Sept. ’11. I spoke with a worker who said for the moment noodles are still only available on Saturdays. He wasn’t aware of plans to switch full time. But this is what the utensil organizer looked like:
This may take a little sting out of yesterday’s post that Java Green is for sale. Hawthorne Homemade Organic Juice Bar & Market will be located in the former River House space at 3706 Macomb St, NW. Their Web site says:
“Raw-Live Cuisine, Grab-n-Go Prepared Foods, Seasonal Cleanses, Fair Trade Coffee & Tea Infusions Local, Organic & Seasonal Produce
Our Organic Juice Bar features a delicious menu of seasonal vegetable juice cocktails, green smoothies, tea infusions, fair trade coffee, raw wraps, dehydrated chips & crackers, soups, salads, wholesome meals & raw desserts.
We work with local farmers to secure the freshest produce and we always use local, organic & seasonal ingredients whenever possible. In addition, we grow our own wheatgrass, baby greens, sprouts, and medicinal herbs that flavor and enhance our nutritious foods.
Our health supportive chef prepares both live and lightly cooked foods and follows the philosophy of using food as medicine and medicine as food. Dishes are designed with food combining in mind to optimize the digestive tract’s ability to nourish and cleanse the body naturally.
Combining living foods with proper rest, physical activity, and a positive attitude, allows one to strengthen the mind, body & spirit.
Our ”no frills” Eco Market offers fine foods for local residents. We support and feature merchandise from local artisans, farmers and vendors.
We offer farm fresh organic produce, freshly baked bread, a variety of olives, artisan cheese, raw sauerkraut, natural fresh pressed beverages, nuts, grains, aromatic flowers, handmade soaps, candles, spa products, hand-crafted items and other natural necessities.
We use biodegradable packaging and we compost our wheatgrass mats, juice pulp, paper bags, cardboard boxes and other natural waste to lighten our “carbon footprint” on the earth. Whatever we cannot compost we will recycle. Our motto: Reuse, Rethink, Recycle.
Hawthorne Homemade, our food line will make you think of nourishing foods prepared with tender loving care by “grandma” in her cozy kitchen where everyone gathered to share a heart felt meal.
Hawthorne Express: We also deliver within the neighborhood.”
Back in early Oct. ’11 we learned that a Latino restaurant would be coming to the former Tegeste restaurant space at 3521 14th St, NW. A recent liquor license application sheds a few more details. It will be called Maranon Cafe and will be a:
“Full service restaurant serving American, Mexican, Salvadorian, and Dominican food.”