1529 14th Street, NW
Back in June of last year we learned that a Wine Bar from NYC will be replacing Drafting Table on 14th Street. Now a liquor license placard has been posted for Vin Sur Vingt: (more…)
Restaurants
35 N Street, NE
Thanks to Andrew for sending:
“Looks like the ANC protested the Menomale liquor license to negotiate specific restrictions and it was resolved with a settlement agreement recently. Hopefully this means the opening will be soon!”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
From a press release:
“Chef Eric Adjepong, a first-generation Ghanaian-American bringing West African cuisine to the mainstream, will open his first solo restaurant, On the Double, this spring. The fast-casual counter in Union Market will offer food of the African diaspora through the lens of a Caribbean-style roti shop, giving guests a more approachable introduction to African cuisine. (more…)
1337 11th Street, NW at O Street
Thanks to Kari for sending: “I live down the street from Nina May and have seen my fair share of restaurants open and close (I am looking at you “The Bird ” and “Frenchy’s Naturel“) any way, looks like Nina May is now open for coffee, breakfast and lunch and I really want them to succeed. It is a tough corner with not too much foot traffic.”
From a press release:
“After a successful launch in the Fall, Shaw’s New American restaurant Nina May has introduced a daytime café within the restaurant. Open Monday – Friday, from 7 am – 2 pm, the café’s menu reflects the team’s continued dedication to locally sourced and sustainable food ingredients. (more…)
Future patio outside 2827 Sherman Ave, NW at Harvard
More info on de Rum Spot coming to Sherman Ave – note opening date is planned for June 1st not May 1st. And if you weren’t excited before – oh my goodness… From an email:
“The new authentic Caribbean street food eatery and Rhum bar will serve many of the menu items from its acclaimed sister restaurant, Cane Rhum Bar in Charleston – hailed as one of the best places to dine in South Carolina. (more…)
Neopol Savory Smokery opened their Georgetown outpost in late 2018. Updates when the space reopens with the Georgetown Butcher. Again, if you’ve never had Neopol’s Salmon BLT you are missing out! (more…)
Inside 1319 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Photos courtesy L.A. Burdick
From an email:
“L.A. Burdick Chocolates will be opening at 1319 Wisconsin Ave, NW in Georgetown this Saturday, March 7.
The location combines a cafe and a store and will offer our full array of European-style artisan chocolates, beverages, and pastries, including our Signature Chocolate Mice, Drinking Chocolate, Chocolate Mousse Cake, among others. We are known for our 33-year tradition of hand-making all our chocolates without using molds, and we look forward to sharing our craft with the DC community.
We will be celebrating the opening with a new chocolate bonbon created exclusively for the new store. In an homage to Washington, DC, it has three different layers featuring cherries: A layer of cherry dark chocolate ganache, a layer of cherry brandy marzipan, and a layer of cherry pate de fruit.
We will also be giving out complimentary hot chocolate on our opening day, March 7.”
Full press release and many mouthwatering photos: (more…)
Thanks to Mona for sending: “I’ve wondered what was going on the corner of 7th & K Street, NW because of the amazing chandeliers inside.”
Truluck’s website says: “NOW HIRING FOR APRIL 2020 OPENING” (more…)
Thanks to Robert for sending: “looks like another Wawa is coming to DC. Former Staples location at 1250 H Street NW (Metro Center)”
Back in August of 2019 a retail brochure mentioned a Wawa was coming. This is the former Staples space. Looks like work is set to begin.
Ed. Note: Work has also started at another Wawa coming to Thomas Circle.