2153 P Street, NW via Duffy’s
Back in April we learned that Duffy’s was opening a 2nd location in Dupont (first location is on H Street, NE via Shaw.) The Dupont location is the former home to Thai Pho Bistro, (also named at points Saigon Bistro Pho and EurAsian) which closed last summer.
Opening info from Duffy’s:
“We are opening our Duffy’s Irish Pub Dupont location to the public for an OPEN HOUSE this Friday and Saturday ( 9/10 Jul 2021) 6pm-12am (more…)
1545 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Thanks to Denise for sending the update on Great American Bistro: “Storefront signage in! Maybe the food is coming next…?” (more…)
1250 Half Street, SE
Ed. note: Remember the excitement when Meridian Pint unveiled their table taps? A lifetime ago.
From an email: “Tap99 will open in approximately 3-4 weeks.”
A peek inside courtesy Tap99: (more…)
815 Connecticut Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Noted restaurateur Ashok Bajaj’s first Washington restaurant, The Bombay Club, will close on Sunday, July 4, for a total renovation in both the front and back of the house, reopening for service on Monday, August 2. Executive Chef Nilesh Singhvi will also introduce new dishes while keeping the signature classics at this landmark restaurant, situated steps from the White House at 815 Connecticut Ave, NW. The Bombay Club opened in 1988, as Washington’s first sophisticated Indian restaurant. It has consistently received high praises from dining critics, noting the exceptional experience the restaurant afforded diners. U.S. presidents and celebrities alike have returned repeatedly for the classic Indian fare, enjoyed in a plush setting that was designed for gracious entertaining. (more…)
Update ANC Rep Randy Downs: “Not to fret. The StrEATeries will be back in week or so after necessary roadway construction to officially designate them StrEATery zones.
#17thStNW will be the first location in the city to make this happen.”
Thanks to Vicky and Janine for sending: “all the streateries on 17th gone?!”
Yesterday we learned that Le Diplomate’s Q Street streatery had been removed though the larger 14th Street side remains. (more…)
1934 9th Street, NW
This is the former Po Boy Jim space, briefly and before them was home toAxum. A liquor license placard for Vybrations Restaurant and Lounge says:
“The Establishment will be a Restaurant serving vegan food. (more…)
3418 11th Street, NW
Amanda writes: “just ate at Ossobuco in Columbia Heights & it was absolutely delicious & service amazing & great safe, open patio dining. Not sure if it’s because of the 4th, but not many other diners. Hope you can give it some love. Hope to see them well.” (more…)
photo by MaryStanfordDC
Thanks to Mary for sending from Le Diplomate’s Q street side. Fortunately the big one on 14th Street remains (for now?) (more…)
1817 M Street, NW Photo by Fava Pot
Ed. Note: This is the former Oki Bowl, Sala Thai, Moaz space.
Thanks to Lara for passing on from Fava Pot:
“Egypt in the heart of DC! We are honored to present Egyptian Street Food by Fava Pot!!
Who said going back to work from the office is boring? Our team will make lunching in DC is so much fun from now on! Stay tuned for our hole in the wall at M street@dupontcircledc
Sneak Peek at some of our mouth watering Egyptian goodnees that we will serve at M street” (more…)
3911 Georgia Ave, NW
Homestead opened here in June 2016. Thanks to Chris and everyone else who sent word the new Commonwealth Cantina sign hanging in front of Homestead.
Peep the menu: (more…)