inside 600 H Street, NE
Thanks to Grant for sending:
“Foodhini has taken over the space at Wholefoods H Street that Paper Tiger was in. Not sure if they’re going to rotate through all their chefs or how it’s going to work. But seems pretty new.” (more…)
via Tatte Bakery’s IG Stories
Whoa, thanks to astrid for sending us the IG stories of Boston’s beloved Tatte Bakery. Back in October we learned that a Tatte Bakery and Cafe would be coming to the former Meiwah space in West End/Dupont. While they haven’t opened yet – we now know of a 2nd location for Tatte!! (more…)
courtesy Maialino Mare (221 Tingey Street, SE)
From an email:
“I’m excited to share that Maialino Mare (corner of Tingey and Third streets SE), the highly-anticipated concept from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) will open at the Thompson Hotel in The Yards neighborhood Wednesday, January 8! This marks USHG’s first fine-dining foray into the DC market.
The restaurant is a coastal sister to the original Maialino restaurant in New York, and will serve Roman-style seafood pastas like Bombolotti al Orto (winter greens pesto) and Bucatini All’Amatriciana (spicy tomato with guanciale and pecorino), along with hearty dishes for two such as Spigola (salt-baked sea bass), Bistecca alla Fiorentina (dry-aged Porterhouse) or the Maialino (slow-roasted suckling pig). (more…)
From a press release:
“District Taco, a popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant based in the Washington D.C. Metro and Greater Philadelphia areas, has introduced their newest menu item, Itza – Beyond Carne. The plant-based vegan protein made with Beyond Meat will be available at all District Taco locations starting January 1, 2020.
The restaurant chain is committed to being a delicious, accommodating dining option for all customers. The current menu offers many options for those with specific dietary needs and the company is thrilled to be adding a new vegan protein to their repertoire. (more…)
Surfside Tacos (and more) are coming to Tenleytown very very soon.
Thanks to Ellen for sending the Tenleytown Surfside update: “Looks like the painted sign didn’t make the cut… and they’ll have a taco stand!” (more…)
Thanks to Emma for sending word that signs were coming down at the Dupont location for Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Their website says:
“Please note, the Ruth’s Chris location at 1801 Connecticut Avenue is now closed. We are relocating to our new address at 21st and L Street NW. We are now accepting reservations for our new location for January 13, 2020 and beyond. (more…)
Ed. Note: Update – claimed.
“Dear PoPville,
When &pizza was building out their very first place on H Street NE, they were about to throw the old Birdland sign from the previous restaurant that had been at that location right onto the trash truck. I stopped them and asked if they would haul it to a vacant lot owned by friends until we could find a way to save it for posterity. (more…)
Thanks to Rafael for sending word that Cosi closed after 20 years at 1700 Pennsylvania Ave, NW.
Allison sends word that something is up at the Cosi at 14th and H St, NW: (more…)
1917 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt and everyone else who messaged us about the new Souvlaki signage on 18th Street. This is the former home of A Chateau and City2Cafe before them. In November we learned that Baltimore’s Souvlaki Greek Cuisine would be coming to D.C. and their Gyros looked amazing. It appears we are super close to getting a taste: (more…)
1235 New York Ave, NW
On November 19th 2019 Alex gave praise to God: “NY Ave McDonalds Getting A Facelift!”
Thanks to Jeffrey for sending the update on Friday: “in exciting(?) news, the 13th and NY McDonald’s has reopened with lots of wood and ordering kiosks inside.”
I’m reminded of the wise words of Anthon St. Maarten:
“If we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day.”