Peking Express is located at 1338 U St, NW. Here’s a spot I often passed but have never eaten at. You can see their menus here. Plus you can get bubble tea drinks. And they deliver in NW .
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Restaurants
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“Dear PoP,
I walked past 24/7 this morning on my way to work. The paper has been removed from the windows, and they appear to be open for business. It looks like they renovated it. I would have stopped in, but I already had breakfast.”
Thanks to everyone who wrote in about the re-opening.
Back in mid-April a a few readers sent in word that 24/seven had closed at 1408 U Street, NW. It wasn’t clear if this was permanent or just for renovations. I’m happy to report that it was only for renovations and they are back and open for business.
I had a quick chat with owner, Mohamed, and he said they’ve been open since 1999 and don’t plan on closing anytime soon! The place looks great. They’re now open Mon. – Thurs from 9:30am -12:30am; Fri. – Sat. 9:30am – 4:30am; and Sun. 10am – 11pm.
Full disclosure: Mohamed insisted that I try some baklava which was delicious.
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In the begining of May we learned that the old Seafood & Crab space located at 1936 14th Street, NW (just south of U St.) was becoming a Chidogo’s and many folks were psyched. So I thought I’d quickly update that a coming soon sign has gone up announcing an opening this summer.
In other U Street news, I noticed that the recently closed Polly’s, 1342 U Street, NW, looks like it has had some movement with a bit of painting. More details on this space as they become available.
Here’s what the fence used to look like:
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“Dear PoP,
Carmine’s of NYC is coming to 7th St NW between D and E and Gifford’s ice cream on 1000 block of E St NW has been closed for health violations.”
Any fans of Carmine’s? I remember seeing signs that they’ll also have some significant sidewalk seating.
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I know there are lots of fans of Rita’s Carryout at 3322 Georgia Avenue, NW. I didn’t want panic to set in for fear that they had closed for good. It’s only temporary for repairs:
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“Dear PoP,
I saw this sign posted on the long-empty building on the northwest corner of 12th and S. I just realized you can’t read the small type on the sign, but basically the hearing will be about changing this from a grocery store to a deli/prepared food shop. Could be good news for south of U St.!”
Nice, this could be great news! I promise to update as more info becomes available.
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I noticed a bit of an Italian Restaurant Row on 31 Street in Georgetown. Ristorante Piccolo is located at 1068 31st St NW.
Paper Moon is located across the street at 1069 31st Street NW. You can see their menu here.
Il Canale (warning music plays on their Web site) is located down the block at 1063 31st Street, NW.
So out of the three – which is the best? Any must order dishes? Any idea why they all congregated on 31st Street?
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Much respect for the proper sign! For those who have been inquiring about an opening date – it is looking like early June but the target of opening in time for the World Cup is still looking good. Here were the last sneak peek photos we looked at last week.
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Central is located at 1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. I’m gonna have to add this to my special occasion restaurant list… You can see their menus here. For those that have had the good fortune to eat here – are there any must order items? How would you say this place ranks among DC’s “special occasion” restaurants?
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Steam Cafe is located at 1700 17th Street, NW. Steam Cafe came up when folks were recommending good places to study or work. You can see their menus here. Beyond a good place to study – how’s the food?