1517 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was skeptical about ordering wings from a bookstore. But my palette has never been happier to have my intuition be proven wrong.
Fedwings is tucked in the kitchen section of Kramer’s Bookstore in Dupont Circle. I ordered the medium wing combo–my only regret is that I didn’t order the large. Not because it wasn’t enough food, because it certainly was. These wings–my lord, these wings–I’ll be dreaming about for years to come. (more…)
925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave
Yesterday we learned that Juicy King Crab House was coming to Adams Morgan and today we got the press release (actually sent yesterday but I didn’t want to overwhelm you) for the Chesapeake Crab Shack & Bar. Back in January we shared the news that “an outdoor-focused fun concept with guest seating exclusively outside. Full bar with local beers only” was coming here. Now all the details:
“Chesapeake, a new crab shack and seafood house with a full bar, is coming to the heart of U Street later this year. The new restaurant, from the owners of Duke’s Grocery, Duke’s Counter and Gogi Yogi, will feature a casual dockside vibe along with a variety of shellfish options and a vibrant bar scene. Guests can expect fresh squeezed crushes, and all beers will be locally sourced from breweries in the District, Maryland and Virginia. (more…)
2153 P Street, NW
This is the former home to Thai Pho Bistro, (also named at points Saigon Bistro Pho and EurAsian) which closed last summer. The liquor license placard for Duffy’s Irish Pub here says:
“The Establishment will be a tavern serving Irish and American food. Seating Capacity of 36 and a Total Occupancy Load of 75. Sidewalk Café with 24 seats. (more…)
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
In December we were pleasantly surprised to learn that Rodman’s had added a Cafe to their grocery (and whatever you want to call the awesomeness that is downstairs.) Now they’ve posted a liquor license placard that says:
“A new class D Restaurant located inside of a full-service grocery store serving breakfast, lunch and pastries. Seating capacity of 56, Total Occupancy Load of 87 and a Sidewalk Café with 56 Seats.” (more…)
1832 Columbia Road, NW
This is the former La Granja de Oro space, which closed in July 2020. Check out Juicy King Crab House’s menu here and stay tuned for an opening date.
1244 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending this new liquor license placard for Toki Underground: (more…)
14th and K Street, NW
Taylor Gourmet with the opening update for 14th and K Street, NW: “May 3rd, 11am!”
This is the former SKWR space which closed in 2019. You can see Taylor Gourmet’s menu here.
Flight Wine Bar ( 777 6th Street, NW) shares:
“Note from guest b/c she didn’t like DC laws we follow for safety of staff & guests. We never thought we would say this but maybe Flight is not for everyone. It’s for those who believe in science. And in kindness. #bekind #USSR #commies #1star #youneverlivedundercommierule”
via Flight Wine Bar
1506 19th Street, NW
“We have an update! Opening day will be Friday.”
Butter Chicken Company with the good word: “We can’t wait to open these doors! If all goes as planned, that’ll be happening this Wednesday Friday!! Thanks so much for your patience as we’ve been working hard to get everything just right for you at our Dupont Circle location.”
“Beginning May 1st, the indoor capacity limit for non-essential retail businesses is raised from 25% to 50% or 250 people, whichever is lower.”
From the Mayor’s Situational Update yesterday.
“The number of people who can sit together at a restaurant table is increased from 6 people to 10 people. Live music will be allowed outdoors for summer gardens, courtyard dining and sidewalk cafes controlled by the restaurants.” (more…)