319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE previously home to Stanton and Greene, and before that the longtime home to Pour House.

Thanks to ps for sending: “Looks like Zoca on Capitol Hill is history. That was fast! Replacement looks like a hastily thrown together generic oyster and seafood place.”

Coastline Oyster Company’s website says:

“Grand Opening on March 1st, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Coastline Oyster Company is the newest Restaurant Concept by Chef-owner Danio Somoza and Partner Donna Serafini. Coastline Oyster Company is a raw bar, seafood house, and sports bar with a fantastic menu, live music, and a fun bar. Enjoy the games on many TVs and game time specials. We are ready for all sports fans! (more…)



904 H Street, NE

From a press release:

“Paste & Rind Cheese Company, Washington DC’s premier locally-focused artisan cheese curator, is expanding from farmer’s markets and online orders to a brick and mortar location in the bustling H Street Northeast corridor in Washington, DC. The company, known by locals for beautiful cheese boards and Instagram-famous cheese cones, is now offering regular retail hours and launching the company’s first restaurant concept. Located at 904 H Street NE, Paste & Rind’s Cheese Counter and Tasting Bar will open doors at 3pm on Thursday, February 23rd and offer a selection of cheese, charcuterie, wine, and (more…)



515 Florida Ave, NW

Ed. Note: In the begining of January we learned that Thai X-ing moved back to their original location in a Row House on Florida Ave.

Thanks to Aaron for sending “Looks like the chef at Thai Xing is retiring.”

“Dear Thai X-ing Friends and Family,

With a very heavy heart, we are announcing that Thai X-ing’s final day of operations will be Saturday, February 25th. Chef Taw has finally realized his retirement vision and will take a well deserved vacation to tour around the United States. (more…)



1547 7th Street, NW

Ed. Note: We first posted scuttlebutt about this project back in 2015!


1547 7th Street, NW back in 2015

From a press release:

“Founder & CEO of Street Guys Hospitality Ivan Iricanin is pleased to announce the Monday, March 6, 202,3 opening of Ambar in the Shaw neighborhood at 1547 7th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. This new 4,626-square-foot restaurant seats a total of 161 guests. The Shaw opening marks the third Ambar in the Metropolitan DC area and the second within the District of Columbia, featuring the best dishes from the Balkan Peninsula with a modern twist. Iricanin identifies the best dishes from each region throughout the Balkan Peninsula to include slow cooked items from the Northern region of Serbia, grilled specialties from Southern Serbia, as well as seafood specialties from the Mediterranean coast of Montenegro and Croatia. These dishes are presented artfully, with modern combinations that deliver the flavor profiles in a unique way. The award-winning concept is renowned for its Dining Without Limits experience serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch at all locations. (more…)


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