1828 L Street, NW
Yo! Speaking my language.
Goodness from Mikey and Mel’s:
“🚨 DC 🚨
We’ve got a 🔥 LUNCH SPECIAL just for YOU!!!! (more…)
Restaurants
“Interior of Capitano. Photo courtesy of Nina Palazzolo.”
From a press release:
“Capitano, a new Italian dining destination, is set to open this March in Washington, DC. Located at The Wharf DC – DC’s dynamic waterfront neighborhood – Capitano (975 7th Street, SW) will bring the warmth of Italy to the heart of the capital, with a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu inspired by Southern and Coastal Italian cuisine.
Capitano blends tradition with a touch of modern ease. It’s approachable, never fussy and where a plate of housemade pasta or the day’s crudo feels just as natural with a spritz at lunch as it does with a bottle of wine under the evening lights. (more…)
2153 P Street, NW
“Your neighborhood Chicago-Italian restaurant and tavern. Coming 2026.”
Thanks to Stephen for sending the new paint job going up at the old Duffy’s space on P Street. Last week we learned that La Merna was coming: (more…)
Yesterday afternoon we shared a Good Stuff Eatery Update (303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE): Next Concept opening March 16th!! A tipster has filled in the gaps. When Good Stuff first announced their new plans that they’ll “hatch something brand-new in the space.” So this tracks!!
Sunny Side Restaurant Group’s website says:
“BUMBLE BIRDS
Some folks say it’s in our secret recipe, others claim it’s the quality of our birds. We say that what makes Bumble Birds chicken extraordinary — in fact, something worth squawking about — is more than just chicken. Don’t get us wrong: (more…)
303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
On February 10th we learned that Good Stuff Eatery closed on Capitol Hill, will “hatch something brand-new in the space.”
Not a ton of info but Good Stuff Eatery shares a tease about what’s coming in its place on Capitol Hill: (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW
“Soulful plates inspired by Italy, gently touched by Ukraine ✨”
Good news for Adams Morgan, a few folks have sent words that the new spot, Sorso, coming to the old DLight Bakery space IS from (at least one) of the original (Ukrainian) owners!!
And Sorso shares last night: (more…)
2401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
“From Advanced sommelier and owner of Apero & La Boheme, and husband and wife team Chef Jenn Castaneda-Jones and Stephen Jones, comes Ellizabetta | La Strega, Italian with a little magic… Spring 2026…”
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Something New In Old Marcel’s Space. I just saw a liquor license placard go up in the old Marcel’s space at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW. (more…)
1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street. Previously home to BKK and briefly Maman Joon
“Expect authentic Uyghur Lagman…hand pulled noodles with savory stir fried meat and vegetables. All are warmly welcome! Get ready for Mom’s Uyghur Lagman! Asian Halal Cuisine.”
Thanks to Brian for sending: “Start the countdown, another new concept at 1700 NJ Ave NW. (more…)
2153 P Street, NW
La Merna is coming to the former Duffy’s space in Dupont Circle.
The liquor license application says: (more…)