414 K Street, NW
“I noticed the Toscana Market at K St in Mt Vernon Triangle seems closed for good. Freezers empty and open, shelves bare and signs gone. (more…)
Restaurants
1301 9th Street, NW at N Street
The liquor license placard for Urban Grape says:
“The Establishment will be a Tavern with a Total Occupancy Load of 100 and seating for 100, to include a Sidewalk Café with a Total Occupancy Load of 25 and seating for 25.” (more…)
courtesy Kanvas Lounge with Love
From a press release:
“From the team at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, we are very pleased to announce the launch of KANVAS Lounge. Located within the lower level of 1300 I Street NW, KANVAS is an upscale cocktail lounge delivering a serene ambiance within a relaxing atmosphere for Washington, D.C.’s crafted cocktail lovers. Kevin Kelley Concepts plans to stay true to their vision of cultivating elevated experiences. KANVAS will feature opulent hand-crafted cocktails served in unique cocktail vessels, bottle service, VIP sections and bar bites. (more…)
517 8th Street, SE
I walked past the coming I Egg You last week but am just seeing a peek of the inside from IG – holy moly this is gonna be great: (more…)
Queso from Lulu’s Winegarden
A few folks were saddened by Mexicue’s sudden closing (and a few were not.) Nevertheless a few folks mentioned the queso and Allie asks where to find the:
“best queso in town? Limitations: queso *must* be white; chips must also be good.”
Your favorites?
Big news from the Capital One Arena yesterday: “COMING THIS FALL – the Signature Club & Lounge at Capital One Arena! (more…)
From Gemini: (1509 17th Street, NW):
“Hand-rolled, salt-boiled sourdough bagels! Coming at you this Sat 8/12 afternoon, served rip-and-dip style with your pick of labne cream cheese, hand-sliced smoked salmon, trout roe, summer tomatoes or Pantelleria capers. Choose your own adventure (more…)
Chef Simon Lam. Photos courtesy Tiger Fork.
From a press release:
“Michelin-honored, Hong Kong-inspired Tiger Fork in Blagden Alley is thrilled to welcome its new executive chef, Simon Lam. Former Head Chef of Chang Chang under acclaimed chef Peter Chang, and kitchen veteran of Jose Andres’ restaurants in Las Vegas and DC, Chef Lam excitedly joins the acclaimed Cantonese dining destination, bringing fresh (and delicious) new reasons to visit DC’s hidden Blagden Alley. (more…)
1617 17th Street, NW
Thanks to I. for sending earlier this morning at Prego Again. Historically, shops have been able to reopen after a few days after addressing the violation(s).
19th and L Street, NW
Thank to N. and commenters for sharing after we posted about the Corner Bakery “Temporarily” closing on North Cap yesterday.
There was a time. There was a time…