14th and Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Paige for sending: “Slice and Pie, at 14th and Florida NW, opened last night! Solid Detroit style slice, and the cocktail bar next door (Lucy) was absolutely charming. The NY Style slices looked solid too.”
Check out the menu here.
Anyone else take an early taste?
From Slice and Pie: (more…)
7th and L Street, NW
Thanks to Sam for sending about Petite Cerise: “New signage up on the vacant space on 7th and L NW. Looks to be a French restaurant/cafe. Any intel on when it will open?” (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
From a press release:
“Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate (CSAH), founded by Tim Ma and Kevin Tien, announce the launch of an ambitious fundraising event on Monday, March 21, 2022 to support World Central Kitchen (WCK), founded by José Andrés, in its efforts to feed thousands of Ukrainian families and refugees displaced by the current invasion.
CSAH mobilized the industry for a one-night-only dinner, hosted by Moon Rabbit at the InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf, for a 10-course meal (with optional wine pairings) featuring: (more…)
2465 18th Street, NW
This is the former &pizza spot which opened here back in December 2017. Andy’s Pizza posted their liquor license placard back in December.
Word on the street is that they may open as early as next week. STAY TUNED.
2029 P Street, NW
Last week a reader noticed “Compliments Only sub shop wallpaper up in the Sorellina windows”.
The owners tell me: “The PLAN is to close 14th and open Dupont in early summer.
Menu will have all the same items plus a few new ones. We’re getting an oven (we currently just have 1 induction burner) which means…hot subs! Meatball sub anyone?!?!? (more…)
100 M Street, SE
Thanks to Ankit for sending: “Pink Taco now hiring vinyl going up in Navy Yard”
And while we must give the benefit of the doubt that this was well intentioned, as Eat DC also noted, the message in the left of the sign (above) was not chosen wisely… (more…)
From Kandu Pastry:
“Pop-up alert! Join us for Koochech’s Nowruz pop-up on March 5th, 1-6pm!
This is a great chance for you to sample Kandu favorites and place your Nowruz order.
3/5 at Smitty’s, featuring 10 amazing vendors. This one is in celebration of Nowruz, the Persian new year and first day of spring!”
Thanks to K for sending the CityTap Dupont update: Opening this Friday, March 4th at 11am! (more…)
1276 5th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Lunas de Buenos Aires is expected to open next week in Union Market. This new Argentinian restaurant located at 1276 5th St NE will be offering baked empanadas with gourmet flavors such as Cajun pork, chicken tandoori, and of course, beef. For drinking, (more…)
Update from the owners of El Chalan:
“El Chalan Restaurant is closed permanently. The landlord may be remodeling and reopening under a different name or company.
Sincerely,
Pedro Espinoza and Violeta Davey
El Chalan Restaurant”
Last month we learned that After 41 Years El Chalan Peruvian Restaurant would be closing downtown/Foggy Bottom. I was surprised to see these signs on their door: (more…)