1128 H Street, NE
Ed. Note: This is the former Cusbah space, which closed in 2020.
The placard for Hakuna Matata Kitchen and Bar says:
“A r estaurant serving east African food. Sidewalk café with 40 seats. Total Occupancy Load and total seating indoors is 38. An Entertainment Endorsement to provide Live Entertainment inside the premises only.” (more…)
From a press release:
“Bottles Wine Garden welcomes guests to a secluded back patio with an accessible but sophisticated wine list curated by Sommelier Erika Parjus. Nestled within 2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience, Bottles Wine Garden opens in early May. (more…)
photo courtesy Honeymoon Chicken
From The MICHELIN Guide:
“The MICHELIN Guide has chosen 36 restaurants in Washington deserving of the Bib Gourmand distinction, including four new additions. This announcement precedes the MICHELIN Guide Washington DC Star Revelation event on Wednesday, May 4.
Bib Gourmand restaurants offer a full menu of a starter, main course and dessert, making it possible to order two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for around $40 or less (tax and gratuity not included).
Here’s the list of new Bib Gourmands, with inspector notes from each restaurant (inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app): (more…)
1341 14th Street, NW
The placard for Foxtrot (opening this summer) says:
“New Retailer’s Class “B” Full-Service Grocery Store.
and
New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant located inside of a Class B Full-Service Grocery Store with a Seating Capacity of 193, Total Occupancy Load of 240, and a Summer Garden with 47 seats.”
3414 Connecticut Ave NW photo by Nicole Field
A reader reports: “I was sitting outside at the The Cracked Eggery next to the old Uptown Theater when the shots were fired. I could hear a bullet wizz by and it hit the window of Byblos Deli.”
Another reader reports: “there’s been a police car parked over there near Byblos/Orange Theory for quite a while.”
3400 block of Connecticut Ave, NW
Update: “Bullet reached Uptown Vision as well” (more…)
photo courtesy Know PR
From a press release:
“Washington, D.C.-based restaurateur Antonio Matarazzo and Chef Matteo Venini announce a May 3 opening date for their third location of Stellina Pizzeria at 508 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. Occupying space within The Waffle Shop, a reincarnated version of the iconic D.C. greasy spoon that once stood on 10th Street NW, the 2,900-square-foot space will feature two distinct dining areas including a main dining room and bar. (more…)
Thanks to EJ for sending: “It’s looks like Kabul Castle Kabob is currently being built out on 28th Street NW near the intersection of M Street NW, directly across from George’s King of Falafel. Not much other information other than the banner.”
Stay tuned for more.
2905 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Nick for sending last Friday: “Bun DC on Sherman is closing today. Proprietor says they’re working on a new place at (near?) (more…)
1315 I Street, NW
The liquor license placard at the new little building at the edge of Franklin Square Park, for The Springs says: “New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern serving café-style sandwiches. Seat Capacity of 60 and a Total Occupancy Load of 60. Summer Garden with a seating capacity of 7,500. [Ed. Note: 7,500 capacity for the park?!? Or maybe just a typo…] (more…)
2609 24th Street, NW
Thanks to alyssa for sending from the former Mayahuel space in Woodley Park. Flavorture’s website says:
“A unique merger between two local companies birthed, Flavorture! A food experience company committed to providing top notch, cuisine with a bold taste Headed by owners Pinkey Reddick and Llewellyn McAlister, Flavorture launches with a strong background in large government contracts and exclusive events throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. Both owners are chefs, who are experts at their craft. With customers appreciating their food and level of service, the Flavorture owners grew their respective businesses to include catering social events, corporate functions, individually packaged menu items and now, expanding to curating private events for area professionals.” (more…)