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.)
Restaurants
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…)
2101 L Street, NW
Back in July we heard that Stoney’s on L street could be making a miracle return. Thanks to TA for sharing the great sign: “Don’t call it a comeback! Boss of the Sauce’s been here for years. West End LFG!!!”
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
400 8th Street, NW via Teaism
Last week a reader reported that “Penn Quarter Teaism closed for repairs”. Great update from Teaism:
“GREAT NEWS! Teaism Penn Quarter (*restaurant*) will be back open (TODAY) 9/7! (more…)
3523 12th Street, NE via The Runaway
Thanks to Ross for sending: “Some exciting Brookland news! Brookland has been lacking a coffee shop near the metro, and The Runaway is stepping up!”
The Runaway wrote on Friday: (more…)
3417 Connecticut Ave, NW
On Sunday we shared the sad news about Al Volo closing their Cleveland Park location. We were desperate to find out what would happen to the exceptional SakuSaku Flakerie colocated in the space. In the comments Mike spotted the good news from Saku’s IG: “4200 Wisconsin Ave NW (Coming soon)” (more…)