Restaurants

Cleveland Park’s Magnificent SakuSaku Flakerie will open a cafe in the National Building Museum’s Great Hall starting Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: If you’ve ever seen the line of people waiting in the Cleveland Park service lane (3417 Connecticut Ave, NW) to get some of this deliciousness, well this is very good news indeed!

From a press release:

“The National Building Museum announced today local bakery SakuSaku Flakerie will open a cafe in the Museum’s Great Hall. SakuSaku Flakerie at the National Building Museum is a French bakery with a Japanese twist, inspired by the owner’s Japanese heritage. The Museum’s new cafe will offer their signature croissants, Kouign Amann, quiches and other delectable treats as well as coffee and a variety of beverages. The Museum has not had a café since it reopened after the pandemic-enforced closure in April 2021. (more…)

Official Word on St. Arnold’s Mussel Bar in Cleveland Park: “No updates”

By Prince Of Petworth


3435 Connecticut Ave, NW

When we posted about the miracle of St. Arnold’s reopening their Jefferson Place location in Dupont, folks were understandably curious about plans for their Cleveland Park location (opened here in January 2012 and has been closed since suffering a fire in June 2019.)

Maggie wrote when posted about Jefferson Place: “I’m here at the Dupont Circle location now, and the bartender just said they’re not opening Cleveland Park or any other – this will be the only one.”

While the renovation permits in the Cleveland Park window seem promising: (more…)

Butter Me Up opens Brick and Mortar space in Bethesda, Still coming to T Street “this Summer”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Butter Me Up

Ed. Note: “In Summer 2022 guests can visit the second brick and mortar location opening at 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, is pleased to announce the opening of its first brick-and-mortar location at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Entrance #4). Patrons can anticipate the innovative, yet familiar breakfast staples from the Shaw pop-up along with new additions that will be exclusive to this location. (more…)

Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar moving from Georgia Ave after May 28th

By Prince Of Petworth


3630 Georgia Avenue, NW. Tsehay Ethiopian opened here in June 2019

Ed. Note: I’m hearing their new home will either be in Navy Yard or NoMa – will update when a deal is done.

“Exciting news! We will be relocating to a new space in DC slated to open Quarter 4 of 2022, tho this move is to better serve and accommodate more guests, we will forever love our Georgia Ave family! (more…)

Check out the Restaurants, Bars, Cafes and more coming to Ward 7 and 8!

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Bowser also announced eight new Food Access Fund grantees. A total of $6.6 million will go to these local businesses. The Mayor’s funding proposal for Fiscal Year 2023 allocates $23.8 million for this program.

“As we emerge from the pandemic, we want to make sure we don’t lose any of the characteristics that make DC truly special, ” said Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio.  “That means investing in small and local businesses that offer exciting and innovative ways to address the inequitable access to quality food. The Food Access Fund allows us to better support residents and make long-term investments in the community.”

New Food Access Fund awardees include: (more…)

Howl at the Moon: “The live music bar is ready to bring endless entertainment to the Chinatown neighborhood, beginning with a grand opening party in the fall of 2022.”

By Prince Of Petworth


900 7th Street, NW originally planned for 2020 before the pandemic hit

From a press release:

“The nation’s capital is about to howl louder than ever! Howl at the Moon is proud to announce the grand opening of our brand new Washington, D.C. venue, located at 900 7th Street NW in Chinatown. We are kicking things off with a grand opening blow-out in the fall of 2022, featuring drink specials on our mixed drinks, beers, and 86 oz. buckets. Our unbeatable dueling pianos show will be rocking the crowd all night long. Howl at the Moon is about to rock Washington, D.C. harder than ever, and it all gets started at the grand opening of our 900 7th Street NW venue! (more…)

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