711 Kennedy Street, NW
From an email:
“ANXO’s Kennedy Street location is now back open for dining reservations. After a long three months, guests are now able to book a table on ANXO’s patio and enjoy Basque-inspired favorites, including Goat Cheese Croquettes, Mushroom Tortillas and Patatas Bravas, to pair with their incredible ciders. (more…)
Photo Courtesy of The Anthem
From an email:
“The Anthem is introducing outdoor dining on District Pier to give fans a new way to experience The Wharf.
The Anthem is pleased to announce their brand new pop-up waterfront bar and restaurant Camp Anthem, which will open to the public this Friday, June 19th from 4:30pm to midnight.
Located on District Pier, each table on the pier is covered by a cabana tent, and seats up to 6 people.
21st and P Street, NW by Jeff Rueckgauer
Thanks to Jeff for sending: “Looks like DC Cafe N Grill (Shawarma & Falafel Corner) at 21st & P is getting close to reopening. I was just saying the other day we need good shawarma & falafel in Dupont!”
Ed. Note: This is the former long time home of D.C. Cafe. Updates when we get an opening date for the new/refreshed spot.
Thanks to a reader for sending to us. Updates as more is known about Friday Monday.
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1522 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Back in November, a million years ago, we wondered what was going on Cafe Bonaparte. Walking by last weekend, besides the boards, I noticed the new signage for Lutece:
“A Neo French Bistro in the Georgetowne, the old European heart of our Nation’s Capital” (more…)
523 8th Street, SE courtesy Ambar
From a press release:
“Ivan Iricanin, founder and CEO of Street Guys Hospitality, announces that his landmark award-winning restaurant, Ambar, located at 523 8th Street, SE, 20003, is reopening after delays due to COVID-19. Guests will experience firsthand this neighborhood restaurant’s new look as soon as Washington officials allow restaurants to re-open for in-house dining on Friday, June 19. One can anticipate expanded entertaining options, both inside and outdoors, which are the result of an extensive makeover. In the interim, Ambar Capitol Hill will begin offering its Balkan dining without limits menu for carryout & in-house dining. Reopening for patio dining, rooftop dining and carryout will re-energize Ambar’s employees, putting them back to work with new safety measures in place to keep both customers and employees safe. (more…)
The Indiegogo campaign says:
“When we started building St. Vincent, we envisioned a place where folks from all walks of life would come to share community and bond over our mutual love of good wine, food and live music. We were right on target for our opening in early Spring 2020, but that got reality-checked HARD by COVID-19. So here we are with a beautiful space and nobody to share it with…but we still have rent to pay. So, in anticipation of finally being allowed to open, we are launching this campaign to get folks excited about what we’ve spent the last year and a half working on. Have a look at our perks and see if anything tickles your fancy!
We’re hoping to raise at least $35,000 with this campaign to: (more…)
From the Office of the Attorney General:
“Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that Matchbox Food Group, LLC, which owns and operates Matchbox restaurants, will pay more than $142,000 in unpaid wages to over 100 workers as part of a settlement with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The settlement resolves OAG’s wage theft investigation into allegations that the company failed to pay some types of workers, including bussers and runners, the District’s minimum wage from 2016 through 2018. The settlement also resolves alleged minimum wage violations at Ted’s Bulletin restaurants, which Matchbox formerly operated. In addition to paying restitution to affected workers, Matchbox will make a $5,000 payment to the District and implement new policies and systems to ensure it is in full compliance with the District’s minimum wage laws. (more…)
Thanks to Will for sending: “Reminder: Kosta and the Greek Deli team are open and serving up their amazing food, safely behind plexiglass and wearing masks. Opa!” (more…)
3118 Georgia Ave, NW
Colony Club opened up here in Park View back in April 2015. 3118 Georgia Ave, NW was the former home to Ma Ma’s Southern Cuisine and Hadiyah Cafe before that. You can read their full announcement on their Instagram: (more…)