3433 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to adav for sending “Just wanting to make sure you know that Thai Love in Cleveland Park is open now for food, liquor starting November 7″ (more…)
Restaurants
1819 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“One year after launching his hit Ethiopian-soul food spot, Doro Soul Food, Chef Elias Taddesse is popping up a new burger concept in the same space in DCs Shaw neighborhood. Mélange Burger brings Chef Taddesse’s beloved burgers back to DC diners with some new twists–and smashes.
Mélange Burger, which opens October 31st at 11 AM, will offer Taddesse’s take on smash burgers, served on fluffy house-baked French milk bread buns. The patties, with names like Le Royale, The Oklahoma, and the McDowell, are made from locally sourced dry-aged beef from Maryland’s Sassafras Farm, which Taddesse grinds and blends in-house.
The burgers are topped with the Michelin-starred chef’s homemade condiments like jalapeño bacon jam, roasted garlic aioli, and butter chive Dijonnaise. (more…)
3201 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Last month we learned that Casamigo Bar & Grill would be coming to the La Bahia space next to Marx cafe. The breakfast menu is significant: (more…)
1817 Columbia Road, NW
The placard says:
“The Establishment will be a Restaurant serving elevated American food. The Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment is 84. There will be 75 indoor seats and one (1) Summer Garden with 9 seats.” (more…)
photo by Vina Sananikone
From The Square (1850 K Street, NW):
“What: Brunch at The Square! Beginning Saturday, 10/28 and every Saturday to follow, The Square will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additionally, guests can find special brunch items from Jamón Jamón, Brasa, Taqueria Xochi, Cashion’s Rendezvous, Yaocho, and Atrium Bar.
When: Every Saturday, beginning at 11:00 am.
Menu Highlights: (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending: “… from MacIntyre’s in Woodley Park”
707 6th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Tonari Cafe To Open with Coffee, Pastries and Italian Onigiri
Daikaya Group’s Tonari expands with breakfast and lunch service, bringing dual coffee cultures and fantastical lunchtime mashups to Chinatown
Expanding on its mastery of Japanese-Italian cuisine, Tonari is set to open Tonari Cafe next month. The daytime counterpart features Italian-style coffee service, morning pastries, bodega-inspired egg sandwiches, various toasts—including a creme-brulee brioche toast—and croissant-baguette sandwiches. (more…)
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17th and R Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending the update to the scuttlebutt from earlier this month:
“Signage just went up. Its a shame what they did to the building (some nice details are gone) But a bakery and coffee shop sounds good. Also a great spot for outside seating.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
3209 Mount Pleasant St., NW
Thanks to A. for sending the good news (and photos) that Il Supremo soft opened over the weekend in the old Don Jamie’s space. Their website says:
“At Il Supremo Restaurant we are very exited to provide a blend of exceptional Italian dishes and our house made pasta to our neighbors and friends. (more…)
3400 14th Street, NW at Otis Pl, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Coffee shop in the old Sheba Cafe location has soft opened! They have so much food, from traditional Ethiopian meals to American cafe food, and their coffee is fantastic. The cafe is now called Yoube Cafe — pay them a visit!”
Another reader writes and sends a look inside: (more…)