14th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Jonathan for sending: “Just saw this signage for a new Kwench Juice Cafe at 14th & K NW! I called and spoke to someone who said they are aiming to open in the next two weeks or so.”
Kwench’s website says:
“Our commitment to making the best juices & fresh fruit (never frozen) smoothies means that we search to find the best possible ingredients. At Kwench we shop locally for fresh and organic ingredients to ensure you wont find a fresher juice or smoothie. (more…)
Thanks to Molly Ward for sharing from last night’s ANC5D meeting:
“BZA case for Vera Cocina & Bar in Ivy City at 2002 Fenwick Street NE (old Big Chief location)” (more…)
3411 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Tammy Gordon
Thanks to Tammy for sending: “Fun! @captaincookiedc is taking the old Firehook spot in #ClevelandPark.
Related: CP neighbors are *very much hoping* for a decent coffee place (maybe we could have cookies and espresso drinks?)”
See Captain Cookie’s menu here and stay tuned for an opening date.
1431 P Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending:
“Today is opening day at Pressed on P street. Employee giving out free juice samples told me this is a soft opening with a grand opening later this month.” (more…)
2400 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
In Bocca Al Lupo is coming from the folks behind the magnificent I’m Eddie Cano spot across from Politics and Prose on Connecticut. Arcuri closed here in 2021. Stay tuned for an opening date.
2311 Calvert Street, NW
Ed. Note: Sorriso Bistro closed here in 2021, previously this was home to the House of Philly which closed in 2012.
Maggie and I spotted a new Thai restaurant coming to Woodley Park: “Thai and Time Again” coming soon next to the former Afghan Grill in Woodley Park. This space has been empty for awhile, so good news.” (more…)
photo by Maya Fiellin
From a press release:
“Fight Club, the hit pandemic-era sandwich pop-up that operated out of Beuchert’s Saloon, is resurrecting in its own brick-and-mortar location at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue SE on May 10. Fight Club 2.0, headed up by co-owners Andrew Markert, Bart Hutchins, and Mackenzie Conway, will initially open for weekday lunch, serving up the OG pop-up menu of sandwiches and snacks that gained a cult-following during the height of the pandemic. A few weeks later, it will extend its hours and roll out its full menu with expanded offerings including a new large plate menu category, as well as a cocktail program centered around boozy punches on draft. Fight Club’s initial opening hours will be Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM for full-service dining, carryout and delivery via DoorDash, Caviar and GrubHub. (more…)
801 E Street, NW
Thanks to Liz for sending word about Little Penn coming above Penn Social in Penn Quarter.
Little Penn’s website says:
“A Neighborhood Hub
Coffee, A Meal and a Vibe
Coming Soon (more…)
920 Blagden Alley, NW
From Causa’s website:
“Bienvenidos Causa!
via Causa
Bar Amazonia at Causa (2nd Floor) opens May 4th with an Amazonian focused menu of dishes perfect for sharing. (more…)
From an email:
“Excited to share that sweetgreen is piloting their first digital-only pickup location, sweetgreen pickup kitchen, opening on Aug 1 in Washington DC’s Mt. Vernon Square neighborhood. (more…)