14th and Meridian Place, NW via Trini Vybez
Ed. Note: Prior to Karibbean Kitchen this space was home to the Getaway and Social before them.
Thanks to El for sending: “Was working by the other day and realize there looks to be a new operator at 1400 Meridian Pl. former Karibbean Kitchen space, Trini Vybez. Work seems to be currently on going ….” (more…)
1255 H Street, NE
A reader sends some scuttlebutt about an Ethiopian restaurant coming to 13th and H St, NE in what was once planned for a Bark + Boarding pet shop. And about 10 years ago it was supposed to become (more…)
1513 17th Street, NW courtesy Duke’s Grocery
From a press release:
“Duke’s Grocery will reach a milestone on September 6, 2023 with the ten-year anniversary of its original location in Dupont Circle (1513 17th St, NW), and a series of celebrations is planned to commemorate a decade of serving the neighbourhood. Months ahead of the festivities, the restaurant will temporarily close for renovations and enhancements to the building on February 13. (more…)
4602 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Max (and others) for sending: “Zeke’s Coffee (14th and Buchanan ST NW) signage is up and the inside is nearly finished. Someone on site mentioned they are actively hiring – a promising sign they will open soon!”
Stay tuned!
2307 18th Street, NW
Kachis opened here in 2020. Prior to them this space was previously home to WASI Peruvian (and Las Canteras before them.)
Kachis’ phone number has been disconnected and their website is down and this sticker is never a good sign: (more…)
Thanks to Andrea for sending the new signage: “A nod to the past from the new Thai pub opening soon in Dupont” (more…)
1506 19th Street, NW via FB. Previously home to Sincerely Breakfast (resident of UFC), Triple B Fresh, Butter Chicken Company 4, and others
Thanks to A. for passing on the sad news: “FYI, just opened in Dupont last year.”
From The Underground Food Court:
“PERMANENTLY CLOSING
The Underground Food Court is closing it’s doors :(
We are very sad to share that The Underground Food Court in DuPont Circle has permanently closed its doors. (more…)
1208 H Street, NE
Thanks to Courtney for the update: “I am pleased to report that Smokin’ Pig on H St NE is open again after a multi-month hiatus, and their BBQ is as amazing as ever.” (more…)
Thanks to Matt for sending: “Cane’s under construction at Union Station!”
Godspeed and give this man a raise.
You can see Raising Cane’s menu here.
Stay tuned for an opening date.
inside 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Photos courtesy Jose Andres Group
From a press release:
“Jose Andres Group is proud to introduce The Bazaar by Jose Andres in the historic Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C., relaunched in 2022 by CGI Merchant Group, in partnership with Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. The opening of The Bazaar at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC signals the culmination of a 30-year journey for Chef Andres, who has dreamed of opening a restaurant in the historic building since he arrived in Washington, DC in 1993. (more…)