1832 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Summer weather has me looking for good fried shrimp. Not overly breaded, not oily, not infused with old bay. Fresh, light and tasty. Ideally in the NW, Adams Morgan & U Street area, but willing to travel. Help me out please.”
1016 H Street, NW via Loopnet
Duffy’s originally located in Shaw near the 9:30 club moved to H Street, NE in 2018. Last Wednesday Duffy’s opened up a new location in Dupont. Thanks to P for passing on this listing for the H Street, NE location which is still currently open: (more…)
14th and Girard St, NW
Thanks to Liz for sending an update on Khana Express coming to the old Dunkin Donuts space on 14th:
“My boyfriend and I walked by Khana Express (2750 14th St. NW) Saturday night, and they were in there training. They gave us amazing free samples of a few things and said their grand opening is Thursday (July 22). (more…)
inside sPACEYcLOUD, located at 2309 18th Street NW courtesy Casa Kantuta
They’ll be celebrating Dia de La Paz today (Friday):
“Come celebrate día de La Paz with us this Friday 07/16 at 7pm. We’ll have DJ @urdjsfavdj_ spinning all of your favorite Bolivian hits, cumbia villera, 90s’s hip hop and reggaeton! We’ll also have Cholitas walking around for you to admire and take photos we encourage our comadres to show up with braids to honor the beautiful chola paceña! Our mixologist @luivindc will be introducing a new cocktail to honor La Paz named “Collita.”
From a press release:
“Sibling duo, Carla and Juan Sanchez introduce Washington D.C. to their Bolivian heritage with Casa Kantuta, a pop-up experience inspired by their upbringing in the Bolivian capital city of La Paz. (more…)
675 I Street, NW previously home to Killer E.S.P. and Dangerously Delicious Pies
From a press release:
“Today, chef Matt Baker announces a July 19 opening for the second location of Baker’s Daughter, a boutique café and market from the team behind Gravitas. Located at 675 I Street NW in Washington D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood, the all-day storefront offers prepared foods, coffee, pastries with a focus on carryout and delivery. The 600-square-foot space includes a handful of patio seats in warm-weather months. A third location, Baker’s Daughter Downtown, will open later this month on the ground floor of the Eaton DC (1201 K St, NW). (more…)
1647 20th Street, NW
Update: Another reader hears they are “officially opening this coming Monday 7/19”
Confirmed!
Thanks to Emily for sending the latest from Mi Casa in the former Bareburger (Cosi) Space in Dupont.
Mi Casa will “featuring cuisine of northern Mexico, Tex Mex, and the American Southwest regions.” (more…)
1601 14th Street, NW
Updates from Le Diplomate: “Mushroom tarts & escargots à la bourguignonn are a GO for dinner this evening! We open for dinner service at 5pm. MERCI to everyone who sent us thoughtful messages, checked in on our team, and to the @dcfireandems.” (more…)
Thanks to Caroline for sending. And the reviews are (mostly) top notch:
“Great food and drinks made and served by the owner/chef. Deducted one star because the proprietor mocked me mercilessly for ladling soup onto my entree (I thought it was a sauce after a few drinks).
You won’t go home hungry, sober or early.”
“I must say I’m a bit surprised at the lack of Michelin attention given some of the other restaurants on the list in the area.
Also, the soup ladling story mentioned in the four star review is NOT the full picture and leaves out some EXTREMELY important details that would change everything. Do not trust it.” (more…)
610 H Street, NW
Back in May we wondered if there was trouble at New Big Wong, one of the few remaining Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. Thanks to Brad for sending the great news that New Big Wong has reopened! You can see their menu here. Huzzah!
3937 Georgia at Shepherd St, NW formerly Lawrence II
Thanks to Erik for sending: “The Ice N’ Slice on Georgia Ave and Shepherd St NW appears to finally be coming along, with new paint and signage (but the windows are still papered over).” (more…)