14th and W Street, NW
Thanks to a resident of the building for passing on from the building management. They say the Tatte Cafe constructions starts Tuesday and the anticipated completion/opening will be in April.
Stay tuned.
Restaurants
1541 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Kristen for sending:
“Sign for play dc restaurant and bar. Any word? It was open and happening Saturday evening.”
We spoke about them/some controversy back in January 2019.
781 7th Street, NW (previously home to Circa and Zengo before them) via Tom’s Watch Bar
From a press release:
“With an elevated, 360°-degree viewing room complete with personalized audio at every table, and more than 120 high-definition screens, the new Chinatown location of Tom’s Watch Bar is set to transform how Washingtonians watch their favorite professional, collegiate, international sports teams as well as UFC and other special sporting events. Tom’s Watch Bar is now open at 781 Seventh St., NW, steps from the action at Capital One Arena. (more…)
821 Upshur Street, NW previously home to Taqueria Del Barrio and Domku
Thanks to Rebecca (and PJ) for sending:
“peaked in the window of Petworth Social Bar & Grill at 821 Upshur St NW (formerly Taqueria del Barrio), and the owner invited us inside to check it out, and it looks great! They’re open for the next couple weeks for a “soft opening” with 80% of the menu available. We snapped a picture of the menu, and it all looks delicious!” (more…)
1314 U Street, NW
The Smith closed this location back in December 2021. The liquor license placard for Sports & Social says:
“The Establishment will be a sports-themed restaurant serving American foods. Seating Capacity of 222 and a Total Occupancy Load of 308. Sidewalk Café with 36 seats. The licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement with Cover Charge to provide live entertainment inside the premises only. Licensee is also applying to add Sports Wagering to their operations. Establishment will offer geo-fenced mobile applications inside the premises, 15 physical betting devices, and 2 betting windows.”
via Sports & Social Bethesda
Sports & Social Bethesda’s website says:
“Sports & Social Bethesda offers its guests an elevated food and beverage experience including made-from-scratch game-day favorites, curated cocktails and a beer selection that includes local favorites (more…)
December is a time of great joy with holiday activities and decorations but it is also a time of great sadness as we look back on all the businesses that have closed throughout the year. What closure this year or since the pandemic started has hit you hardest?
2915 M Street, NW previously home to Maxime and long time home to The Guards
From an email:
“L’Avant-Garde, the highly anticipated contemporary brasserie, officially opened its doors, Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 in Georgetown.
photos courtesy L’Avant-Garde
L’Avant-Garde Dinner Menu (PDF)
The French restaurant comes from Fady Saba, known for the eclectic cocktail bar L’Annexe just next door, and Chef Giles Epié, who was the youngest ever Michelin-starred chef in his native France. (more…)
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3651 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to PJ for sending what’s coming to the former Iacovelli space: “New build across from CVS at Georgia and Quebec.”
Another reader writes: “AMERICAN BEST WINGS AND LIQUOUR STORE COMING AT 3651 Georgia ave. Previously called Lacovelle cafe & Liquor. The owner also owns different restaurants including (more…)
2108 8th Street, NW
Sad news from Royboys:
“What a ride it’s been for Royboys! We’re turning FOUR and while we are celebrating this incredible moment, we are also announcing the closing of our doors on December 18th.
Royboys will be having an Anniversary/Last Hoorah on December 17th and 18th. We’ll have a 90s jams, awesome food, and of course great cocktails. So help us celebrate our accomplishments and send us off on our next chapter! (more…)