12th and G Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for sending word about Little Sesame‘s newest location.
On Little Sesame’s website they have the address as 1120 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
* Coming Soon! *
Check out their menu here.
Restaurants
705 6th Street, NW courtesy Daikaya
From a press release:
“Beginning today – Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 – the celebrated team behind Daikaya, the Izakaya 2F – has announced that they will be partnering with Okinawa’s Prefectural Government to host a month-long culinary celebration honoring Okinawa. This month-long culinary series expands upon Daikaya Group’s (Daikaya, Haikan, Bantam King, Hatoba, and Tonari) ongoing mission to continue celebrating Japanese culture and cuisine throughout the District and beyond. (more…)
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2827 Sherman Ave, NW at Harvard. Photo by Ayanna Smith
Thanks to Kevin, Ryan and Ayanna for sending:
“Award-winning Chef, Paul Yellin of Cane Rhum Bar in Charleston is opening his newest restaurant in DC at 2827 Sherman Ave! Eek!
It’s called, de Rum Spot.
Caribbean street food. Rum for days. Yes, please!” (more…)
1214 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Cat for sending this important Chick Fil A PSA. Ed. Note: Also, for any Virginia readers eligible to vote in the Democratic primary – please do! Stay tuned for a CFA opening date.
From a press release:
“New Kitchens On The Block returns to Mess Hall on Sunday, April 5, 2020. The seventh edition of the now-biannual food festival offers a onetime-only opportunity to savor signature dishes and drinks from 9 of DC’s most hyped new restaurants by the city’s buzziest, award-winningest chefs – before they open.
NKOTB 7’s participants are: (more…)
1433 H Street, NE
Thanks to Rich for sending: “Just saw a big for sale sign on the old Argonaut. Thought it might be of interest to folks who keep track of H Street. Would love to know more about what the potential plans are and who buys it.”
The Argonaut abruptly closed back in July 2016. A terribly sad day. In 2017 we noted the space was being cleaned out. Crickets since then until now.
The listing says:
“Opportunity to acquire a mixed-use zoned building (4.0 to 4.8 FAR) on a signalized corner in one of DC’s most dynamic neighborhoods (more…)
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Photo by Flickr user Alvin Trusty
Alexis asks:
“Bill has never had crab Rangoon and now wants me to find him the best crab Rangoon in DC/VA to try….
Any suggestions?”
100 M Street, SE
Thanks to Raymond for sending. Looks like Rockville closed March 1st. Did Navy Yard also close March 1st? And I just confirmed over the phone – they closed permanently in Navy Yard on Sunday too. If you go to Gordon Biersch’s website there are no locations listed for D.C. (and the Rockville on is gone too.)
Gordon Biersch opened in Navy Yard back in March 2013. (more…)
600 block of F Street, NW
Thanks to Ryan for sending from next door to the Compass Coffee on F Street, NW. Any fans of South Block? They have current D.C. locations in Georgetown and Union Market.
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601 2nd Street, NE at F Street.
“Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?” ― Robert Browning
“Dear PoPville,
Duet has been closed since the fire in December and I noticed today that the sign had been replaced. Looks like an outpost of Masala Art. Hope they can make it work, though I miss Toscana!”