4235 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Holy moly, Squisito only opened last month. Thanks to Christina for sending word that they’ve gone dark and the sign has been removed. Prior to Squisito, Buredo closed here back in September 2018. Updates when we learn who takes a crack next.
Thanks to Joe for passing on from Squawk Box CNBC:
“We’re going to do this ourselves in our restaurants in New York City and in Washington DC,” restauranteur @dhmeyer announces all staff and customers will be required to show vaccination proof.”
DC Danny Meyer/Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants include Anchovy Social, and Maialino Mare in Navy Yard.
3925 14th Street, NW
Thanks to PVQ for sending: “FYI: Salt and Pepper II (the location on 14th and Shepherd) has a “for sale” sign in their window. I talked to the owner and confirmed this location will be closing soon. Get your takeout while you still can! I’m devastated to see them go.”
They opened here back in December 2013. The original Salt and Pepper Grill is located at 2632 Georgia Ave, NW in Pleasant Plains. You can see their menu here.
4531 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Back in April we learned that Maman Joon, Mom’s Kitchen Real Persian Kabob was coming to the former Beefsteak space next to Crisp and Juicy. You can now take a taste. (more…)
photo by John Sonderman
From a press release:
“Hatoba, the Sapporo-style ramen shop in Navy Yard, is expanding its menu to include Hawaiian-inspired favorites, classics and updates.
The Daikaya Group, long known for its exacting dedication to Japanese cuisine and sensibility, takes a cue from chef Katsuya Fukushima’s family connections to Hawaii to bring new dishes and island energy to the restaurant which already means “dock” in Japanese.
photo by Veronika Sabir-Idrissi
The curated slate of tonkotsu ramens will remain, and will make room for a range of unexpected and modern takes on the 50th state’s food scene. Hatoba’s Hawaiian side highlights the many cultures contributing to the islands’ cuisine–Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Fillipino, Spanish, Portugese and its native population–while also blending modern American-mainland touches.
The new menu–available only for dinner–features (more…)
2649 Connecticut Ave, NW
Sources say yes! To the former Starbucks location, which closed in September 2020 and was previously home to Cafe Paradiso. I’m hearing that a Dim Sum restaurant with roots in Tysons is coming. I give this a 91% accuracy rating. STAY TUNED.
From The Eleanor:
“The Eleanor, DC’s popular bowling lounge, restaurant and arcade, will re-open to the public this week and celebrate with a lineup of tasty specials.
Opening Day
Wednesday, July 28
The Eleanor celebrates its long-awaited re-opening with $1 oysters all day. Bonus: (more…)
1128 H Street, NE
Some more good scuttlebutt (and much more coming this week): I hear that the folks behind Hakuna Matata Grill in Silver Spring/Wheaton will be opening a location in the former Cusbah space. This appears to be confirmed by a website called USA Restaurants, and this source has an 89% accuracy rating so I feel very good about this.
Their website says:
“Hakuna Matata was born out of a hunger to share the rich culture of Africa through the food! (more…)
2444 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Surfside closed in Glover Park and moved to Tenleytown in late 2019. The liquor license placard for Mario’s says:
“A new restaurant serving American cuisine. Seating capacity of 175, and Total Occupancy Load
of 225. Summer Garden with 50 seats.” (more…)
Good news from Mi Cuba Cafe: “We are now open for dine-in every day of the week (except Tuesday) during our regular hours! See you soon!”
Check out the delicious menu.