1207 19th Street, NW
Tulips closed in September 2018. Before them this space was home to Irish Whiskey (RIP $1 Champagne Brunch) and of course before them Porter’s.
Next up – Bar & Lounge 54 – the liquor license placard says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a full-service menu. (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE
Absolutely none!! All the background on Basebowl here:
“Basebowl, a full-service ramen and fresh noodle restaurant. Named as a nod to the nearby baseball stadium, Basebowl will occupy 2,393 square feet and serve homemade Chinese and Taiwanese noodles, soup bowls, homemade dumplings with traditional bone broths for lunch, dinner and late night.” (more…)
215 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Hmm, wasn’t expecting this at Hunan Dynasty – anyone take a taste?
Check out the menu: (more…)
courtesy Bindaas
From a press release:
“Bindaas, with two locations at 3309 Connecticut Avenue, NW, and within The Shops at 2000 PENN, 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, is pleased to announce the introduction of a new collection of Regional Curry Bowls. Created by James Beard award-winning Group Executive Chef Vikram Sunderam, the new menu addition encourages guests to select one featured bowl filled with a tempting Indian feast, for an affordable $14. Each curry bowl showcases a collection of spices, which will raise the diner’s body’s core temperature, aiding in digestion and increasing blood circulation which helps one stay toasty in frigid temperatures. Bindaas’ new Regional Curry Bowls menu will be available at both locations, exclusively Monday through Saturday during the month of February. (more…)
408 H Street, NE via Khepra’s Raw Food Juice Bar
Thanks to Mary for sharing the sad news from Khepra’s Raw Food Juice Bar/Hempburger:
For those not familiar: (more…)
6th and Indiana Ave, NW
I’m having Quiznos closing flashbacks…
Thanks to Mark for sending: “Cosi 6th & Indiana NW closed? Went by there just now, it was locked up, nobody inside, a floor-standing mixer and kitchen equipment pulled out into the dining area.”
Not looking good: (more…)
4630 14th Street, NW at Crittenden
Thanks to Jonathan for sending word:
“I saw the lights/TV on in Stein’s Cafe Raw Bar on 14th and Crittenden near the blown-out pizzeria (RIP). Has anyone been yet? Little fanfare”
1924 8th Street, NW at Florida Ave
From a press release:
“Known for its Detroit-style pizzas and award-winning burgers, Emmy Squared, the beloved Brooklyn-born restaurant opens its first Washington D.C. location in Shaw (1924 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001) on Wednesday, January 15. Co-founded by Emily Hyland and Executive Chef Matt Hyland, along with partners Howard Greenstone and Ken Levitan, the Pizza Loves Emily group has expanded on the East Coast with the opening of its seventh Emmy Squared in Washington D.C., with additional outposts in New York, Nashville and most recently Philadelphia. (more…)
1214 U Street, NW
Update: It’s completed – thanks to Rey Alejandro for sending the photo above.
This is the former home of The Prospect sports bar, but known to most as the Ulah Bistro space. Back in September we learned that Rebel Taco Cantina was taking over the space. (more…)
2029 P Street, NW
Back in November we shared the news that Sorellina would be doubling in size. Thanks to Abigail for confirming that they were taking over the former Panas space: “Was just there today and confirmed with the guy at the counter.
Caitlin writes: “The Sorellina expansion is coming along nicely. They took over the empanada place next door, essentially doubling their size.” Have a peek inside: (more…)