1073 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Rachel for passing on from Georgetown Main Street:
“Over the weekend we welcomed Beautea to the GMS Corridor. Now OPEN from 10:30am-8:00pm at 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW in the Reren Lamen building. Stop by for bubble tea today!”
1814 K Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We’ve sadly seen Sichuan Pavilion- our favorite Sichuan restaurant around hands down- has not reopened yet, even for takeout- we call pretty much every week (desperate!) and get a message that they are still closed. Has anyone heard anything about this wonderful spot? Hoping they are OK, but this extended shutdown has us worried.” (more…)
courtesy Oyster Oyster located at 1440 8th Street, NW
Check out their daily menu here.
From a press release:
“After more than two years in the works, sustainable, plant-centric restaurant Oyster Oyster has just officially opened, serving four-course farm dinners, shroom cheese “steaks”, and Noma-inspired veggie burgers to the masses, to-go. A forward-thinking project from restaurateur Max Kuller (Estadio) and Chef Rob Rubba (formerly of Hazel), Oyster Oyster showcases vegetable cookery through mid-Atlantic agriculture, and is now offering take-out via Tock every Wednesday through Sunday. (more…)
1359 H Street, NE
Back in late March we reported that a new restaurant called Brine would be coming to the former Outsider space which closed in October 2019. Previously this space was home to H Street Coffee and SOVA before them. Glad to see the progress: (more…)
2434 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Eric for the heads up: “I was just walking up 18th Street and saw some folks with a Brazilian flag outside the old Taste of Seoul space next to Mellow Mushroom. Going to be a Brazilian street food place, caipirinhas too!” (more…)
5th and Florida Avenue, NW courtesy Royal
From a press release:
“There’s a new “streatery” in town. Michelin-honored Royal in DC’s LeDroit Park neighborhood has just opened a 28-seat streetside patio alongside its restaurant on 5th Street NW. The new open-air streatery joins Royal’s 4-seat front patio to offer a total of 32 outdoor dining seats, outfitted with fresh greenery, breezy outdoor fans and large umbrellas with built-in USB charging ports. (more…)
Ed. Note: Info on Bub and Pop’s participation here.
From a press release:
“Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns as the region’s biannual celebration of outstanding restaurants that contribute so much to our region. New this year, Restaurant Week has expanded to include a to-go program with a variety of family-style offerings as well as cocktail and wine pairings, available over two full weeks to encourage support of hundreds of restaurants throughout DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. (more…)
Burger Tap & Shake shared on their Facebook Monday:
“We’re saying farewell for awhile and closing up until Fall! We’ll miss all your burger-lovin’ faces! Stay safe & healthy and we hope to see you soon!” (more…)
2920 M Street, NW
Thanks to Todd for sending: “Georgetown Social opened Friday in what used to be a chocolate shop.”
For a minute it looked like they’d be called Hatay Turkish Bistro and Cafe: (more…)
1207 19th Street, NW
This space was previously Tulips which closed back in September 2018. Before them this space was home to Irish Whiskey (RIP $1 Champagne Brunch) and of course before them Porter’s.
Thanks to Michelle for sending:
“Bar and Lounge 54 has a great outdoor space if you want a break from working at home to working on a cool patio. They just had a soft opening last week. (more…)