75 District Square, SW. 12 Stories opens at the top of the InterContinental Hotel at The Wharf. Photo by Anna Meyer.
From a press release:
“Today, Gerber Group officially launches 12 Stories, the brand’s first D.C. property (75 District Square SW, 12th floor) located at the top of The InterContinental Hotel in the city’s new billion-dollar residential and retail development, The Wharf.
Designed by SLDesign, the new penthouse bar is a sexy, modern addition to The Wharf landscape, boasting a nearly 360-degree view of The Potomac and the Washington skyline.
Photo by Anna Meyer
12 Stories features modern artwork by Paige Smith, industrial-chic design touches like concrete flooring, wired pendulum lighting, velvet, marble, leather and wood furniture and an expansive 26-foot NanaWall, opening up onto an outdoor terrace. (more…)
1078 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
This seems like a really good deal. Anyone try one? Is it just Georgetown or are the other locations doing it too?
Not sure if this is just a one week thing but for today and the rest of the week at the Georgetown location you can get: (more…)
1400 K Street, NW
Thanks to Elliot for sending:
“Was gonna grab lunch at SKWR earlier but saw they are *closed* and apparently being evicted, yikes!”
We wondered if SKWR ‘n TRBL? on Monday. Trouble indeed. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
1200 New Hampshire Ave, NW courtesy Meiwah
Oof, more painful restaurant news this morning – Washingtonian reports:
“Meiwah is closing in DC after nearly 20 years in business. Owner Larry La says he’ll shutter the Chinese restaurant on Tuesday, May 14 due to a proposed rent hike and the building’s landlord wanting to expand on the West End space. (more…)
641 Indiana Avenue, NW
Thanks to Sara for sending the update on Kabob Capital opening. This is the former Grand Trunk space that closed in February. Peep the menu and a look inside: (more…)
11th and Park Road, NW
I don’t have a lot to go on but what what the hell, the dragon must be fed. I’m gonna give this a 71% accuracy rating from the get go because the chain of scuttlebutt is a little looser than what I normally post. Nevertheless, because obviously this location is of major import – let me unburden myself of the morsel I’ve acquired with no further delay. (more…)
1934 8th Street, NW
Thanks to all who passed on from Kyirisan:
“It is with great sadness that we announce Kyirisan will be closing, our last service will be Thursday April 18th. Thank you for welcoming us to the neighborhood and sharing so many moments with us these past three years. Come on by to grab one last order of wings, scallops, and duck! (more…)
courtesy Colada Shop
From a press release:
“The team at Colada Shop is proud to announce the opening of Colada Shop in the District Wharf, a concept that has captured the hearts of Washingtonians by blending together the contemporary lifestyles of the city with the Cuban traditions of starting and ending the day. Paying homage to this Caribbean way of doing coffee, food, cocktails and social lifestyle, Colada Shop is a casual café and eatery where guests come for the quality of offerings and the unmatched hospitality. The third location of Colada Shop will open in the Fall of 2019, at 10 Pearl Street SW, Washington, D.C. (more…)
1069 Wisconsin Ave, NW Photo: Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Bandoola Bowl, a Southeast Asian salad shop from 25-year restaurant industry veteran Aung Myint, announces an April 23 opening date at 1069 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Georgetown. The 2000-square-foot, two-story fast-casual concept explores Burmese cuisine, which often carries the scents and flavors of neighboring China, Thailand, and Vietnam, through approachable, ingredient-packed salads. Myint opened family-run Burmese dining staple Mandalay in Silver Spring, Md. in 2004, and worked with his mother, Mandalay’s head chef Hla Hme, to develop the recipes for Bandoola Bowl’s menu. (more…)
