915 15th Street, NW at K Street
“Mediterranean Restaurant. Greece, Lebanon & Italy. All Under One Roof”
Stay tuned.
The placard for Coco Lezzone says: (more…)
Restaurants
2614 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Karl for sending the good news that Elsa Ethiopian Kitchen opened in the former Medaterra space in Woodley Park over the weekend. Check out their delicious looking menu here. Hours are currently listed as 11:00AM TO 10:00PM.
Photo courtesy of Scott Suchman
From an email:
“Chef Masako Morishita will soon launch a traditional Japanese breakfast service, the first of its kind in Washington, DC, at Perry’s in Adams Morgan (1811 Columbia Rd, NW). Beginning on October 21 and available every other Saturday, the new Japanese breakfast menu features a $42 pre-set offering of traditional items including grilled salt-cured ocean trout accompanied by a sampling of small dishes such as Shiso Dashi Maki Tamago, a Japanese-style soft omelet made with jidori eggs and shiso; Nikujaga – beef tenderloin, potatoes and carrot stew and Nasu Agedashi – fried shishito and eggplant in a sweet dashi soy broth. House-made Nuka Zuke, rice bran pickled cucumber and carrots, round out the menu with condiments like homemade furikake and nori. All breakfast set orders are accompanied with koshihikari rice and miso soup. (more…)
333 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to Austin for sending: “Mezeh is coming to the old Roland’s space on Capitol Hill.” (more…)
732 Maryland Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Any scuttlebutt on the old Kenny’s BBQ? The green is new since the last time I saw it.” (more…)
Thanks to Lindsey for sending: “Made my morning after an early flight home!”
Lucky Bun’s website says: “NATIONAL AIRPORT (DCA) – COMING IN 2023”
You can see their menu here. Stay tuned for an opening date.
828 Upshur Street, NW, previously home to Himitsu and Magpie and the Tiger and Pom Pom and Cappy’s Crabs and Crane & Turtle and of course the old Ethiopian/Injera spot.
Thanks to all who passed on Little Vietnam‘s IG post:
“Dear Little Vietnam Community,
As our business grows, we’re embarking on a new adventure to find a bigger home to serve you better. Our dear friends are moving in and introducing their brand-new concept – “Almeda”! @almedarestaurant (“Afro-Fusion dining by night”) promises to bring something special to our neighborhood, and we can’t wait for you to discover it. (more…)
2309 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Rene for passing on the announcement from sPACYcLOUd:
“Many achievements, innovations, and changes in the world begin with a simple dream or idea.
I want to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering love & support for helping my dream, sPACYcLOUd, come true. Serving you has been my privilege, and I’ve cherished every moment of it.
This decision wasn’t made lightly, and it’s a bittersweet farewell to a place that has been a part of our lives and celebrations. sPACYcLOUd has been more than just a business; it’s been a community, a place where memories were made, and friendships were forged. (more…)
664 Maine Avenue, SW courtesy Thompson Restaurants
Ed. Note: The Cathedral Commons location should be opening by “the end of the year. You can see Makers Union’s menus here.”
From a press release:
“Family-run and minority-owned hospitality company, Thompson Restaurants, is excited to announce the opening of Makers Union at the Wharf, located at 664 Maine Ave SW, Washington DC 20024.This highly anticipated opening marks the second Makers Union location in Thompson Restaurant’s portfolio with ambitious plans for further expansion throughout the remaining year. (more…)
5310 Western Ave
A peek inside looks like it’s nearly ready: (more…)