327 7th Street, SE formerly home to 7th Hill Pizza next to Montmartre
The Liquor License placard for La Casina DC says:
“The Establishment will be a pizzeria restaurant with a full bar. (more…)
Restaurants
|
1601 14th Street, NW
Update from Le Diplomate last night on IG:
“We unfortunately have to cut our Bastille Day festivities short today due to an issue at the restaurant. MERCI, MERCI to everyone who came out and celebrated with us this weekend and today!
We are closed for the evening and will share more information soon as to when we will resume with regular service. We apologize for any inconvenience!”
Thanks to Morgan (and everyone else) for sending: “kitchen fire at Le Diplomate”
From DC Fire & EMS: “Final Update: Box Alarm / 1600 block of 14th Street NW – Small Fire in the walls knocked down – no extension” (more…)
From ANXO:
“After 5 amazing years of service, the time has finally come for us to say goodbye to our beloved Truxton Circle Neighborhood. When we shut the lights and lock the doors on Sunday night, that will mark the end of this chapter in the ANXO story. Sooo, what does this all mean? We need each and every one of you, that have become family to us, to come in for one (or more) last hurrah(s)! Help us celebrate our 5 year anniversary and make some final memories in this amazing space. (more…)
1120 20th Street NW
Ed. Note: In April 2020 PF Chang’s closed after many years in Friendship Heights.
Thanks to Jess for sending word about PF Chang’s To Go coming to the Lafayette Center around 20th and L Street, NW. (more…)
713 8th Street, SE formerly home to Finn McCool’s/Molly Malone’s
From a press release:
“Crazy Aunt Helen’s is bringing American Comfort Food prepared with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients (and love) to the Barracks Row section of Capitol Hill. This is the first solo project from DC restaurant vet Shane Mayson, who aims for a homey, eclectic vibe with Southern flair. Miss Pixie Windsor of 14th Street’s home furnishings store Miss Pixie’s designed the restaurant, complete with vibrant colors, repurposed materials and mix and match plates and funky coffee mugs. The two story restaurant seats 76 on the first floor, including 26 at the bar, as well as 53 seats upstairs. The outdoor patio can accommodate 12, with an additional 12 seats in the Streetery. (more…)
4th and H Street, NE formerly home to Driftwood Kitchen/True Orleans
Thanks to Alex for sending:
“After what feels like a year of waiting, The Boiling Crab on H St. finally seems to be opening on Monday, July 19 at 3pm! (more…)
Photo by Lindsey Robinett
Jonathan’s looking for some recommendations for his wife’s birthday. Some early recs: (more…)
207 New York Ave, NW
Back in September 2020 we learned that a “a Vietnamese coffee shop/deli” was coming here. Turns out it’s a Pho Viet USA – thanks to Lily for sending the new signage! (more…)
6833 4th Street, NW at the Takoma Theater
From the Old Takoma Business Association:
“Turning Natural
6th DC area location of this popular smoothie and juice bar. Plus veggie burgers, waffles, acai and pitaya bowls, salads, soups and pastries.” (more…)
2439 18th Street, NW
A few weeks ago we learned that Toku Sushi would be closing on U Street and looking for a new location. Looks like they landed in Adams Morgan at Hilo which opened right before the pandemic in December 2019.