901 New York Avenue, NW
From an email:
“Yardbird Southern Table & Bar will officially open its doors to the DC community on April 1, boasting a large menu of inspired Southern classics such as Lewellyn’s Fine Fried Chicken, and seasonal DC exclusives like the Crispy Local Soft Shell Crabs and Watermelon-Tomato Salad. (more…)
220 Riggs Road, NE. Photo by Diego Salazar
Thanks to Diego for sending: “The KFC/Taco Bell on Riggs Road (Ft. Totten) has kicked the bucket”
We spoke about this development a bit here but the photo/title from Diego was too good not post.
200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Thanks to Sherrie for sending: “The signs are up for the new Japanese food hall, Love Makoto, at 200 Mass Ave NW.” (more…)
1819 7th Street, NW
From an email: “Three food businesses operating out of the collaborative kitchen space at 1819 7th Street, Prescription Chicken, Saya Salteña and Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken will partner on a fundraising food drive this International Women’s Day (Monday, March 8). In an ongoing effort to support women (Saya and Prescription Chicken are both women-owned) the three businesses will provide the clients of House of Ruth with warm dinner by donating Bolivian salteñas, hot chicken soup and doughnuts. Customers can also support as 20% of the day’s sales from all three kitchens at 1819 7th Street will be donated in the value of food. (more…)
JDM Sandwiches popping up at Cinder this weekend:
“Sandwiches available for pick up Saturdays and Sundays 11am-2pm. Pre-orders strongly encouraged and accepted up to 6 days in advance. Walk-ups are welcomed! JDM Sandwiches is a special pop-up experience located at 800 Upshur St NW at Cinder BBQ in Petworth, DC.”
Check out the menu here.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser called on the Council of the District of Columbia to take up and pass the Reopen Washington, DC Alcohol Act to help support the District’s recovery and provide innovative approaches to help rebuild the District’s economy. The Bowser Administration released two public surveys conducted by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Office of Planning (OP) showing broad support for the DC Streatery Program, and that restaurants have experienced positive economic benefits by participating in the DC Streatery Program. According to DDOT’s survey, 89% of local businesses operating a streatery overwhelmingly support a permanent DDOT Streatery Program.
“Our local business community has been resilient, but we know that to get through this pandemic and ultimately recover, we will also need to seize this opportunity to be bold and innovative,” said Mayor Bowser. “The Streatery Program has been one example of a lifeline that helped businesses operate safely, stay afloat, keep their employees on the payroll. We look forward to working with the Council to extend the Streatery Program, even after the public health emergency ends.”
Proposed provisions in the Reopen Washington, DC Alcohol Act include: (more…)
2014 9th Street, NW
Back in September we wrote that American Ice Company, The Brixton, Echo Park, El Rey, The Gibson, Marvin, and Players Club reportedly will close “for the foreseeable future on Halloween.” Hope for the others spots to reopen soon too?
A reader writes: (more…)
From CHIKO:
“A week-long celebration of all things dumplings!
Dumpling Week Monday 3/15 – Sunday 3/21
Chef/Owner Scott Drewno “dumplings equal joy”
Chef/Owner Danny Lee “the world needs dumplings” (more…)
1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Update on Mari Vanna’s reopening date:
“Oh yes, yes! You heard it whispered, you heard it said, you heard it from me and you heard it from friends.
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Mari Vanna is finally opening its doors!
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Write it down! Do you have a pen?
Thursday, March 4th. (more…)
inside Florida Ave at California Street, NW
The sign inside is promising!!
Yesterday we learned that there could be a new location for Pleasant Pops in the works in Adams Morgan. (more…)