Thanks to Griffin for passing on from Raising Cane’s (“Our ONE LOVE® is quality Chicken Finger meals“) “Have no fear, we are coming to Washington, D.C. at the end of the year!” In a direct message they tell me “It’s projected opening with be in October. This is subject to change.” (more…)
1787 Columbia Road, NW
Nicecream permanently closed here back in September. Looks like a new tenant is close to opening: (more…)
3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Sabydee opened here back in 2017. Before them this was the longtime home to the legendary Adam Express. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space. (more…)
1251 First Street, SE
Thanks to Kathleen (and others) for sending: “Navy Yard Farmbird posted a couple of days ago in the old Roti space on 1st St SE.”
The liquor license placard says:
“A new Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a seating capacity of 81 and Total Occupancy Load of 99. (more…)
Yum. Check out their full menu here.
Hours are:
Sunday: 12pm-10pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Thursday: 12pm-10pm
Friday-Saturday: 12pm-11pm (more…)
2100 P Street, NW via IG
From Duck Duck Goose:
“Duck Duck Goose will officially begin brunch service this Saturday. Service will run Saturdays and Sundays from 10-3 at their Dupont location.”
Check out the menu here.
1255 Union Street, NE photo by Jenn Verrier Photography
From a press release:
“Carr Properties, a leading owner, operator, developer, and acquiror of high-quality commercial properties in the Washington, D.C., Boston and Austin markets, announced today four new leases at its Signal House development in the Union Market District of Washington, D.C. The leases, which total approximately 135,000 square feet and include three office customers, TikTok, NeighborWorks and Industrious, and one retail customer, STARR Restaurant Group, bring the project to nearly 60% leased.
TikTok will occupy the second and third floors, as well as a portion of the ground floor of the building. NeighborWorks will occupy the fifth and sixth floors. Industrious will operate their flexible office concept on the seventh floor.
STARR Restaurant Group (STARR) will occupy the entire south bay, ground floor retail space, which opens to a spacious patio alongside Morse Street. STARR anticipates opening in the first quarter of 2023. STARR is revered and highly rewarded for its visionary and creative multi-concept restaurants, located in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Florida, and Paris. Stephen Starr, the owner, has solidified a name for himself in the District with restaurants Le Diplomat on 14th Street and St. Anselm, also located in the Union Market District. (more…)
From Busboys and Poets yesterday:
“For the health & safety of our Tribe and the community, Busboys and Poets has implemented a proof of vaccination requirement for patrons at all of our locations in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Masks must also be worn at all times inside of Busboys and Poets when not actively eating or drinking. (more…)
828 Upshur Street, NW the old Himitsu space
Thanks to bp for sending word that: “Magpie and the Tiger now OPEN for Takeout — offering Hot Lola’s fried chicken”
From Magpie and the Tiger:
“We are now OPEN for Takeout. (more…)
920 Blagden Alley, NW
Thanks to CD for sending the news about Causa from Blagden Alley. Causa will be a “Peruvian fine dining destination exploring flavors of Peruvian coastal + Andes cuisine. One of America’s largest Pisco collections. Coming to Blagden Alley January 2022.”
STAY TUNED.