First Ambar Shaw, then Petite Cerise and now Cinco Soles opened yesterday – it’s all happening!!
“A modern, authentic Mexican experience in the heart of Washington, DC
NOW OPEN!”
Thanks to Jeremy for sending the good word and photos from Cinco Soles:
“Looks incredible inside and they have a ceviche station, which sounds amazing.” (more…)
1401 New York Avenue, NE
Thanks to J. for passing on the news from KLNB that Tatte Bakery & Cafe has signed a lease at the Hecht Warehouse. I for one welcome our new Tatte overlords. Their egg sandwich is terrific. (more…)
photo by Mike Fuentes Photography
From a press release:
“L’Ardente (200 Massachusetts Ave. NW) has begun serving brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, when diners can enjoy a thoughtful collection of L’Ardente favorites from the lunch and dinner menus along with several dishes crafted specially for brunch. (more…)
1314 21st Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending the latest on Ching Ching Cha’s move from Georgetown to Dupont:
“Signage sort of up and it’s on google maps (more…)
15th and P Street, NW previously home to the short lived Phillips Seafood and Street Carts
Thanks to S. for sending: “Looks like this place is finally happening by the Whole Foods on P”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
3501 Connecticut Ave, NW
On October 31st we shared the news that Buffalo & Bergen was coming to the old California Tortilla space. And I’ve been counting down the days ever since. I’m told that there is no hard opening date yet but will likely be Fall 2023.
STAY TUNED.
Bill writes: “By chance I met the 3 owners of the new Italian Restaurant Morgana at 1826 Columbia Road NW. It will open officially on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
The 3 owners are: Dominick from Cosenza Italy, Fernando from Naples Italy and Vincenzo from Sicily. They promise an authentic food experience…”
From the owners:
“After our soft launch this past week it is our pleasure to let you know of our grand opening this Tuesday 14th. We will be celebrating an Italian style inauguration with prosecco. We look forward to hosting you.
A presto,
Team Morgana” (more…)
photo by Scott Suchman
From an email:
“Petite Cerise, a new concept from Jeremiah Langhorne and Alex Zink of D.C.’s highly lauded The Dabney, is set to open its doors tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14.
Translated to “little cherry,” the highly anticipated restaurant provides guests with French-inspired, all-day dining influenced by their travels and love of classic French technique. Part casual neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, the restaurant was designed to encourage the French way of living and enjoying life, or “joie de vivre”. (more…)
4128 Georgia Ave NW
D. asks: “Did Pupuseria Miraflores close and if so when/why? I’m gutted, those pupusas were life changing.”
Unfortunately google has them as permanently closed: (more…)
1301 Wisconsin Ave, NW
DIG’s IG says:
“Mostly veg. Some meat. No bullshit.”
DIG is now hiring and the sign says opening in March: (more…)