1250 Half and N Street, SE
Thanks to Fade for sending the latest at the Silver Diner coming to Navy Yard. (more…)
Restaurants
Thanks to Rachel for sending: “they put up this new sign on the bulletin board at 18th and Columbia and it says there’s a Van Leeuwen coming soon. They’re so good!!!”
I believe they are coming to 2421 18th Street, NW in the long vacant Philly Cheesesteak & Gyro space: (more…)
1829 Columbia Road, NW
A few weeks ago we learned that Oh Mama Grill was coming to DC in the old Astor Mediterranean spot next to So’s Your Mom. Now they’ve applied for a liquor license which says: (more…)
1409 T Street, NW
From a press release:
“Andre McCain, founder, and CEO of Butter Me Up, the breakfast sandwich concept that began as a pop-up in May 2020 from HalfSmoke restaurant, is pleased to announce the Friday, September 2, opening of his second brick-and-mortar location in the bustling Logan Circle neighborhood at 1409 T Street, NW, 20009. Patrons can anticipate innovate, yet familiar breakfast staples at the new Butter Me Up 14th Street location, which will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
photo by Albert Ting
As a bonus, Butter Me Up invite’s customers to “pay what they want” on Thursday, September 8. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, (more…)
5534 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Can Opal, a “Coastal American Restaurant”, stop the bleeding at this location? The space is the former home to La Siesta “Mexican Food So Cal Style” and Capital Crab & Seafood Co and before them the longtime home to Arucola.
Since Nina May is pretty great, I’m cautiously optimistic. (more…)
901 W Street, NW at Florida Ave
Thanks to Laura for sending the update:
“Looks like Cafe Unido’s Florida Ave location is a little closer to opening. They took down the window wraps just a few days ago and all lighting and seating is in place.” (more…)
“Pappe’s Kathi Rolls”
From an email:
“Pappe, the colorful Indian cuisine staple in the heart of DC’s Logan Circle neighborhood, is excited to debut a revamped happy hour menu featuring naan kathi rolls, the popular street-food dish that originated in India. Featuring rich and savory ingredients, the kathi rolls are available with your choice of lamb, chicken, paneer (Indian cheese) or channa pindi (chickpeas). Guests can also enjoy a selection of cocktails, including the ‘Ginger Bliss’, made with rum, elderflower liqueur, ginger, and lime, plus $10 off bottles of wine. (more…)
So’s Your Mom, home to the legendary Bronx Pastrami
Trenton asks: “What’s the best sandwich in DC when considering quality, price, and convenience? My vote is 100% Prego Again. What do you think PoPville?”
Aside from the Crunchy Boi, chicken sandwiches, Reubens, turkey clubs, breakfast sandwiches, and sandwiches available for sit down at a restaurant, many more thoughts were had: (more…)
courtesy The Bussdown
From a press release:
“MRP Realty and Westbrook Partners, along with consultants Cana Development, are excited to welcome The Bussdown, a Pan-African kitchen fusing Caribbean and Cajun Creole flavors, to Western Market this winter. Founders and Chefs Solomon Johnson (AKA Chef Swoop) and Mike Woods perfected the California-based ghost kitchen business after spending an entire year only accepting take-out orders during the pandemic. This time allowed Chef Swoop and Woods to curate the combination of flavors in the exact way they wanted while honoring both of their backgrounds in Cajun Creole Southern and Caribbean. The duo is excited to bring their concept back to their hometown of Washington, DC. (more…)
Thanks to Tara for sending: “So sad to see this! It’s been one of the joys of coming back downtown to the office. Any word on what’s going on or when Teaism (400 8th Street, NW) will reopen?”