15th and P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Anyone know what’s coming to the old Phillips/Tortilla Coast location at 15th and P?” (more…)
Restaurants
Chef Dina courtesy Fava Pot
From Fava Pot:
“Fava Pot’s 9 Year Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, September 14 | 11am – 1pm
Dupont Circle | 1817 M St NW
$5 For Any Egyptian Bowl of Your Choice
Happy Hour All-Day (more…)
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1800 Connecticut Ave, NW
Update from Twitter: “Believe it is going to be the Dupont location of Brine, the oyster bar on H St.”
I walked by last weekend and the space was getting completely cleaned up. In December 2021, before the invasion of Ukraine, we heard “Here’s what’s up (we, Brine Oyster Bar, share the same owners as Russia House!):
Most RH staff relocated during the pandemic, so they’ve been restaffing up and almost there! RH completed an entire remodel including a new bar, kitchen, bathrooms, & decor, & shooting to open early January!”
Then we heard from owner Aaron McGovern in April 2022: “To date we’ve experienced nearly 20K in property damage and an undetermined financial loss of business because of these circumstances. Russia House’s future is uncertain and we still have faith that it will one day provide DC with another 20 years of amazing experiences.”
Still no sighting of the sacred Sakharov sculpture in storage: (more…)
From 2fiftytexasbbq and latejanadc (3211 Mt Pleasant St, NW):
“2FIFTY TEXAS BARBECUE X LA TEJANA Some matches are just made in heaven We are beyond excited to announce that this Friday 9/16 we are joining forces to bring y’all a one-time only pop-up The Smoked Breakfast Collab, featuring 2Fifty’s smoked brisket and poblano sausage served on La Tejana’s homemade flour tortillas Breakfast might never be the same!!
Here’s how it will work: (more…)
4239 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Endale for letting us know the update about ETA Cafe‘s opening date this Wednesday in Petworth (on 9th just north of Upshur Street.)
502 H Street, NE (former home to Le Grenier)
From a press release:
“D.C. hospitality professionals Ian and Mika Carlin are proud to announce the September 13 opening of their wine bistro, Irregardless. Located at 502 H Street NE, the two-story 1600 square foot restaurant offers omnivore and vegetarian seasonal tasting menus with accompanying beverage pairings that spotlight great wines from Virginia and beyond. The restaurant’s Modern American tasting menus, thoughtfully composed by Executive Chef Ben Browning, highlight the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic throughout the seasons and feature nods to the flavors of Browning’s Parisian childhood.
photo courtesy Jennifer Chase
Focusing on flavor over fuss, the menus at Irregardless will change frequently to spotlight peak produce and local producers. Opening dishes (more…)
2122 P Street, NW
Asia 54 opened in the former Uni Sushi space back in 2013.
Thanks to Jeff for sharing: “Bummer. Asia 54 on P Street has closed.” (more…)
1900 N Street, NW
From a press release:
“Daniella Senior and her team at Colada Shop are happy to announce the fifth reincarnation of the popular Cuban concept which will open this Fall at 1900 N St NW. In operation since 2015, Colada Shop is a casual café and eatery where guests come for the quality of offerings and the unmatched hospitality. The chain has captured the hearts of Washingtonians by blending together the cosmopolitans lifestyles with the Cuban traditions of starting and ending the day. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Love the Shrimp Boat. It’s iconic. Can you get to the bottom of this? Is Ledo Pizza taking part of the building? If this closes Shrimp Boat that will be a huge hit to this community.”
Ed. Note: In June 2022 Dcist reported:
“The Shrimp Boat is currently under new ownership. Its main fare now is soul food — chitlins specifically — and breakfast served all day. (more…)
107 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Ben for sending: “I just walked by Kennedy Street and saw a new West African/Caribbean place opened. It is called Mimi’s and at 107 Kennedy Street NW. Attaching menu (below). (more…)