
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…)

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…)

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…)

3054 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Thanks to Nat for sending: “Bar Del Monte from the 2 Amys pizzeria team coming along nicely.” (more…)

1604 7th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Baan Mae says: (more…)