Restaurants

Syn Lounge and Bar coming to former Lemon of India space on P Street “in mid-October”

By Prince Of Petworth


2120 P Street, NW

Thanks to Kristina for sending: “New signage up at the old Lemon of India in DuPont! They’ve been working on this build a while.”

From a press release:

“This fall, Syn Dupont Lounge and Bar opens its doors in the heart of Dupont Circle, introducing an innovative gathering place rooted in consistency, comfort and approachable style. Syn Dupont offers a warm, inviting atmosphere where locals feel at home and visitors discover a spot to unwind, dine and connect.

Syn Dupont Lounge and Bar is set to open its 3,479.46-square-foot space in mid-October and is expected to employ about 15 local residents, including managers, bartenders, kitchen staff and servers. (more…)

And then there were none – Last Remaing Shouks reportedly closed.

By Prince Of Petworth


655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016

Back in December we noted that there was Only One Shouk Still Standing in DC after the Georgetown Shouk location closed.

Thanks to Noa for passing on the sad news:

“Remaining Shouks abruptly closed!! 😭😭 Yesterday was last day :(”

Kosher Food and Drink reported on Tuesday:

“According to the DC Kosher rav hamachshir for Shouk, the restaurant has permanently closed both locations (Rockville, MD and Washington, DC) as of 8:30PM this evening.”

Updates when we learn what becomes of the K Street location. There was a time…

“Marion Barry Avenue Market Opens in Anacostia”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Vina Sananikone

From a press release:

“September 27th marks the grand opening of the Marion Barry Avenue Market and cafe in Anacostia (1303 Marion Barry Ave, SE), bringing fresh produce, groceries and a fast casual cafe to the historic Ward 8. The new market is designed as a community hub to provide much needed, convenient access to healthy foods, a demo kitchen for nutrition education and cooking classes, with indoor and outdoor seating to celebrate the rich culture of the neighborhood.

Marion Barry Avenue Market and Cafe is an initiative of Dreaming Out Loud, the non-profit dedicated to rebuilding urban community-based food systems, and supported by investments from both public and private partners, including the Longer Tables Fund, founded by Chef José Andrés, and Mayor Muriel Bowser through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development’s (DMPED) Food Access Fund. Together, these partners are working to address urgent issues in food systems, social justice, education, and economic inclusion.

The cafe, (more…)

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