Georgia and Park Road, NW
Thanks to Zak for sending: “Spotted this Cane and Coconut sign (Fresh Sugarcane/Coconut Water) at the old Mister Rotisserie on park and Georgia”
Updates when we learn more.
Ed. Note: Mister Rotisserie has reopened in a new location at 3322 Georgia Ave, NW previously home to Esencias Panameñas and Rita’s Carryout.
Thanks to all who messaged and sent photos from the scene.
From DC Fire and EMS around 12:30pm: “Box Alarm: 1500 Block of 17th St NW – Small fire in commercial establishment extinguished quickly by #DCsBravest. No extension to adjacent properties and no injuries.”
Duke’s Grocery responded: “Thank you @dcfireems for your rapid response. We are so grateful. Due to your prompt action, there were no injuries and very limited damage. Back open in a few days.” (more…)
Ed. Note: Restaurant Week participants or not, support your favorites – now more than ever!
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, the Bowser Administration, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) and local business owners kicked off Winter Restaurant Week taking place Monday, January 17 – Sunday, January 23. Administration officials also highlighted the District’s vaccine entry requirement that goes into effect on Saturday, January 15 at 6:00 a.m. (more…)
1331 H Street, NW
Devastating news from the irreplaceable Cafe Mozart:
“We would like to inform all of our patrons, after 41 years Cafe Mozart will open its doors for the last time on January 15th. (more…)
1602 U Street, NW
Back in August we learned that Local 16 would be closing after 22 years on U Street. A tipster sends word that they hear a “Belgian beer restaurant” will be taking over the space. STAY TUNED.
1320 H Street, NE
Thanks to all who sent word about Thamee closing soon on H Street, NE:
“It’s time to give ourselves an “Asian F”. F is not for failure, but rather for future and for farewell. This is a bittersweet goodbye for us all.
After nearly two years of calling on legislators, landlords, a national audience of Burmese food lovers, and local supporters for help in the face of an ongoing global pandemic, we’ve reached the inevitable conclusion we must permanently close our doors.
Only 8 services remain at Thamee! Please order (lots of) Burmese food to-go during our sweet send-off this and next weekend.
Enjoy 50% off all wine, beer, and pantry items through January 23, our last day of restaurant operations. Your purchase supports the BIPOC makers and marginalized communities we’ve repped all along. (more…)
301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to Kendra for sharing: “Someone is very happy that a sign is up for Santa Rosa Taqueria. Hopefully that means it will be opening soon.”
Check out the menu here and stay tuned for an exact opening date.
From a press release:
“Lucky Danger, the American-Chinese take-out restaurant by Chinese-American chef Tim Ma, returns to D.C. inside the new Western Market, slated for a summer 2022 opening. (more…)
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW
Naan & Beyond moved into this location back in 2018. Previously they were located at 1710 L Street, NW for many years. Thanks to Walter for sharing the sad news from Naan & Beyond: (more…)
1819 14th Street, NW previously home to El Centro
Ed. Note: See the menu here
From a press release:
“SALAZAR, the latest from Reed Landry and Fritz Brogan’s Mission Group, will hold a soft opening Friday and Saturday from 8 pm until 3 am. The three-level bar and restaurant will be open Thursday through Saturday for the next two weekends, going to full-service hours after that with weekend brunch commencing in February. (more…)