Restaurants

“Daikaya Group to Open ‘TONARI’ – Sharing Japanese-style – ‘Wafu’ – Pasta + Pizza – Winter 2020”

By Prince Of Petworth


707 6th Street, NW courtesy Tonari

From a press release:

“Celebrated Daikaya Group partners Yama Jewayni, Katsuya Fukushima, and Daisuke Utagawa are thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of their fifth restaurant in the District – ‘Tonari’ – meaning ‘next door’ or ‘neighbor’. Scheduled to open in Winter 2020, Tonari will serve as the first restaurant in Washington D.C. to showcase Japanese-style or ‘Wafu’ pasta and pizza located within the former Graffiato space directly next to Daikaya in Chinatown at 707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. (more…)

SCUTTLEBUTT: Federalist Pig expanding in Adams Morgan!?!

By Prince Of Petworth


1652 Columbia Rd, NW

Avi tells us: “not sure if you already know this, but just confirmed with some Federalist Pig staff that they’re expanding next door. The guy I spoke to said they’re moving forward with it, but didn’t have an exact timeline yet. Seems like our rib tip dreams are coming true.”

Back when Cricket closed next door in October, a reader wrote: “Perhaps an expansion is in their future?” I was skeptical but shared the famous James Allen quote – “Dreams are the seedlings of realities.” Indeed. (more…)

More Ramen for Adams Morgan!

By Prince Of Petworth


2479 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Jenna (and all) who sent word about Ramenville Adams Morgan getting a new Ramen shop. Isshin Ramen just opened in October and now has more company (not to mention the relatively old school Sakuramen (and don’t forget soba noodles and lots more are coming down the block too.) Akira Ramen & Izakaya has soft opened (already?) in the former North Sea space, which closed over the summer. You can see a menu for the Rockville location of Akira Ramen & Izakaya restaurant here.

Urban Roast and District Bowls coming to G Street across the street from the (under reno) MLK Library

By Prince Of Petworth


916 G Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Urban Roast says:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern serving prepared sandwiches, salads, soups, and fruits. Applicant is applying for a Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 20 seats. Total seating inside is 75with a Total Occupancy Load of 120.”

Ed. Note: Presumably they’ll also have coffee.

And right next door will be District Bowls: (more…)

Bluestone Lane posts liquor license placard near Metro Center

By Prince Of Petworth


13th and G Street, NW

This is the old Johnston & Murphy space across from Metro Center that we first heard about back in July.

They’ve now applied for an outdoor cafe permit. Good news come springtime. Stay tuned for an exact opening date!

This will be their 4th D.C. location, with Logan Circle being their 5th. Update when we get an exact opening date.

“Winter Restaurant Week Participants Announced”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today the roster of restaurants participating in Winter Restaurant Week from Monday, January 13, through Sunday, January 19, 2020. The highly anticipated biannual promotion’s website www.rwdmv.com is live and will be updated regularly with menus from each of the participating restaurants representing diverse communities around DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. (more…)

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