1825 M Street, NW
Thanks to Tim for sending the Craigslist ad:
“Cooks and Chef needed for Sign of the Whale at Dupont Circle (Dupont Circle, Washington DC) (more…)
Restaurants
2005 14th Street, NW at U Street
Thanks to Zack for sending. Bar Lorea closed after a brief residency here back in January 2020. Prior to Bar Lorea this space was home to Diet Starts Monday, The BBQ Joint, Den of Thieves, Hanoi House, and Blackbyrd Warehouse space. Check out Victory’s Miami menu here. From Victory Restaurant and Lounge’s DC IG:
“Hope you guys are ready for the next location in Washington, D.C. @victory_washingtondc it’ll be 2 levels featuring a rooftop deck with a retractable roof! opening on New Years #PrivateInviteTablesOnly” (more…)
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Photo of platter full of latkes by Tim Casey
From an email:
“Call Your Mother’s daily Hanukkah specials become available to order Wednesday, December 9 at 3pm, the day before Hanukkah begins. Specials include latkes and jam-filled donuts. Specials are available through the end of Hanukkah at each shop by ordering online. Call Your Mother is also offering pre-ordered catering for Hanukkah but availability is extremely limited.”
Thanks to linds for the alert: “Regent Thai on 18th St NW could use some support/business (I know everywhere can) but wanted to give them a shoutout this week since they’re a great go-to for a take out meal on a cold night! Would rec the Pad-See-Ew” (more…)
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641 Indiana Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: This space was formerly home to Eats United and before them to Grand Trunk and Kabob Capital.
From a press release:
“Z-Burger, the Washington D.C.-grown quick casual American restaurant announces its first location serving halal food. Halal Z-Burger is now open at 641 Indiana Avenue NW.
[See menu here.]
Halal Z-Burger marks the brand’s sixth area shop, boasting Z-Burger’s signature hand-crafted burgers, gourmet hot dogs and 75 hand-spun milkshake and malt flavors. But in addition to serving it all halal, this Z-Burger also serves breakfast. (more…)
1630 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending: “New sub shop “Compliments Only” coming to the JRINK space below Bodysmith (14th and R NW). I just walked by and checked, they’re thinking they should be ready to open end of this week.”
From Compliments Only website:
“Pete Sitcov has been making sandwiches since before streaming netflix was a thing. He got his start at the iconic Italian Store in Arlington, VA. After some time in professional kitchens he opened Yang Market in the Eckington neighborhood of D.C. bringing dope subs to Northeast. He then ventured off to be the sous chef at Coconut Club and spend some time with local favorite, & Pizza. When pandemic hit he started making subs again as the sandwich maker behind Subbies, a pop up/ ghost kitchen inside of Coconut Club. (more…)
1320 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“David Winer principal, EatWell DC restaurants (www.EatWellDC.com) announced today that Grillfish, in the West End, and The Pig, Logan Circle/14th Street corridor, will temporarily close for the winter this coming Sunday after dinner service.
Those restaurant’s signature menu items will be available for delivery and takeout through EatWell’s Commissary and Logan Tavern restaurants, both on P Street NW in Logan Circle. (more…)
Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Street Level-West Side Shopping Concourse
Alas not all is festive at Union Station. Magnolia Bakery’s website says:
“To keep our staff, customers and community at large as safe and healthy as possible, we made the difficult decision to close this location for the foreseeable future.” (more…)
14th and Q Street, NW Photo by Clif Burns
“Dear PoPville,
We were sitting outside at Le Diplomate Saturday night on 14th when someone approached us to ask what time it was – I should have known since his phone was on with the light shining but he quickly snatched my purse off of the chair and ran with it. Apparently it is the third time this has happened here.”
Thanks to Jehan for sending word:
“I spotted signage for a Halal Guys in the Union Station food court today. It’s next to the Wendy’s and &pizza! The booth is locked up right now, but the sign is up above it.” (more…)