Back at the end of March we learned that Jack’s had closed at 1527 17th Street NW.
Well the new place, Agora, has been open for about a month now so I thought I’d check in to see if there were any early impressions? If so, any must order dishes? You can see their menu here.
We learned back in February that Pho was coming to 608 H St, NW in Chinatown. This is the spot that will be open late night (3am on weekends) and will have 65 seats.
Construction seems to be progressing nicely so hopefully doors will open soon. In the meantime if you find yourself on 14th St, NW in Columbia Heights I’m still getting lots of emails about Pho Viet (3513 14th Street, NW).
Ezme is located at 2016 P St, NW (in the old Pesce spot). When we learned that they were coming to this spot folks had pretty hopes. Remember these are the folks that also own Meze in Adams Morgan. So far I’ve been hearing good things. You can see their menus here. Anyone check them out yet?
Panas is located at 2029 P Street, NW in the old Pizza Paradiso space on the lower level (don’t forget Food Corner Kabob is coming to the upstairs space.) Back to Panas – they are small (around $2 and change) but delicious:
And the space inside looks nice too:
“Dear PoP,
Now that Buddha Bar has opening could you do a Judging Restaurants post on it? I went over the weekend and tried some apps but would like to know if the entrees are work the $30 price tag.”
I’m super curious to know what you guys think as well. Now I admit I’m not the best dressed blogger but before they opened when I tried to get some photos they treated me quite dismissively so I’m a bit prejudiced to start. But if you guys say it’s a must visit, I’ll give them another shot. They are located at 455 Mass Ave, NW and you can see their menu here (careful music plays).
Should I give them another shot? Are the main courses worth the price? What’s the overall atmosphere like?
It’s wild to think we first learned about this restaurant back in Oct. ’09. This is the spot coming from the owner of Proof.
I realize this is not a traditional indicator but I’m encouraged by the sweet sign:
In early June I mentioned that the old Senso Sesto space, 1214 18th St. NW next to Public Bar and near Eighteenth Street Lounge, was becoming Lupe Mexican Cuisine. Well they have had a soft opening with a limited menu for the World Cup. (After the world cup the menu will certainly expand.)
For those that were familiar with the old Senso Sesto space – does the inside look much different?
Cure bar & bistro is located at the corner of 10th and H Streets, NW in the Grand Hyatt Hotel building. I feel like I’m noticing lots of bistros lately. So for Cure, is this the type of place you go more for food or drinks? Any must order items?
DC Safari was located at 4306 Georgia Ave NW. I’ll be sure to keep my eyes on this location to see who moves in.
We judged DC Safari back in April ’09 here.
A reader noted in the comments of a previous post about this development. The Washington Post’s Jonathan O’Connell reports:
“Clyde’s Restaurant Group plans to open a two-story, 35,000-square-foot restaurant in space currently occupied by a Borders bookstore in downtown D.C. next year, creating one of the city’s biggest dining options and the 14th site in the Clyde’s chain.
The space, in the ground floor and basement levels of the former Garfinkel’s department store building on 14th Street NW, is across the street from the Willard Hotel and two blocks from the White House.”