809 12th Street, NE in the old Horace and Dickie’s space
Thanks to Jack for sending: “Anyone know what is going on with the Taqueria al Lado on H? Looks like they took the sign down and no signs of life inside either.”
I’m happy to say they are still open and was told that they are simply getting a new sign because the old one got corroded. Whew!
4340 Connecticut Ave, NW
That’s what I’m hearing about the old Acacia Bistro space: (more…)
photo by Miki Jourdan
Amy asks: “Searching for the best biscuits and gravy in the city.”
Sam writes: “Following with interest. The biscuits and gravy at Ruthie’s All-Day are incredible but alas they’re not in DC proper.”
So where’s the best in DC proper these days?
1506 U Street, NW
Thanks to Michael for sending: “Pho Viet USA opened last Wednesday. After a year of waiting. Looks great. Ordered 2 meals tonight. I am sure it will be great.” (more…)
3213 Mt Pleasant St, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending a shot of the line for Joia’s opening night in Mount Pleasant. Looks like they’ll fit right in with La Tejena. And looks like La Tejena’s lines are gonna have to queue back to the right…
14th and Irving Street, NW
Magnificent fast casual news for Columbia Heights. Z Burger is coming back to Columbia Heights!! But that’s not all, they will share the old Ledo pizza space with the absolutely awesome Maman Joon. When you enter Z Burger will be to the right and Mama Joon to the left (sorta like a mini food hall or if anyone remembers the KFC/Taco Bell mashups.)
Stay tuned for an opening date which should be in around 6 weeks or so. (more…)
1100 Florida Ave, NW
Anyone try Half Way Tree? (more…)
849 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Ken for sending this better photo of The Blend Bar “taking over Little Food Studio’s old space on Upshur” (more…)
400 Morse Street, NE
All the info from Palette 22:
“Palette 22, Alexandria Restaurant Partners’ (ARP) innovative dining concept blending global cuisine with an immersive art experience, announces its grand opening in the Union Market District at 400 Morse Street NE. A reimagined version of ARP’s popular Arlington eatery of the same name, this exciting addition to Washington D.C.’s culinary scene will welcome guests starting March 14, offering a unique amalgamation of global flavors and local artistic talent.
“What makes Union Market District so wonderful is the neighborhood’s diversity of use; it offers events, retailers and most attractive to us, a dynamic art scene and a selection of amazing restaurants,” said Scott Shaw, ARP partner. “We literally couldn’t have designed a better location for a second Palette 22.”
The new location will build on the brand’s celebration of “food. art. fun.”, (more…)
1610 14th Street, NW previously home to Ghibellina and former longtime home to HR 57
Thanks to Stuart for sending: “You reported on March 1 that MXDC was close to opening. Well apparently tonight it opened! Menu posted out front and a full dining room.” (more…)