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?”
Thanks to Rachel for sharing this terrible news with us.
Mintwood Place opened up here to huge acclaim back in January 2012. (more…)
1387 H Street, NE
Thanks to G for passing on the sad news from BAB Korean Fusion: (more…)
photo by Mike Fuentes Photography
From a press release:
“Starting >Monday, Aug. 22, L’Ardente (200 Massachusetts Ave. NW) will open from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. weekdays, serving a menu designed with speed and value in mind–but also with an eye toward becoming a glamorous oasis to brighten your weekday. Chef David Deshaies and his team have created a roster of antipasti, salads, pizzas, pastas and grilled items “per la tavola” that are intended to be shared, and both vegan and vegetarian diners will find options clearly designated on the menu along with other dietary considerations. (more…)
2047 9th Street, NW photo by Mark LeMunyon
Thanks to Mark for sharing: “The old Satellite Room building attached to the 930 Club has been torn down :(
I guess there might still plans to build the “vintage” 9:30 Club on this spot? I had the impression they would simply renovate the space, not rebuild it from the ground up.”
and thanks to DCTitansFans for sharing: “Sadly, Republic in Takoma Park is closing in a couple of weeks.”
Last day of service will be September 4th: (more…)