1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
A liquor license application for Eddie V’s has been posted for the old Tadich Grill (foreva TenPenh to many) space:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 262 and Total Occupancy Load of 399. (more…)
3401 Idaho Ave., NW just off Wisconsin
Thanks to Brittany for sending: “Matchbox is coming to Cathedral Commons in the former grilled oyster space!”
We first heard about this back in June but glad to see things are moving forward. Matchbox is now hiring too: (more…)
courtesy Shouk
Oh my goodness, and this is not just the Sole talking, this looks legit. From Shouk:
“Yes, we’ve got latkes! Classic potato latkes and spicy harissa ones, served with cashew labneh and applesauce so everyone’s happy. And for dessert, our special chocolate hummus and fried sugared pita. Find both on our catering menu all throughout December.” (more…)
1414 9th Street, NW
Since Vegetate closed in 2009 the space has become an Ethiopian restaurant called Cafe Eagle then Taqueria Mexicana then an Ethiopian Sports Bar and Restaurant named Eagle (again) then was renamed Northern Restaurant. In July of 2012 Secret Lounge and Sports Bar opened up but closed in Nov. 2013. In February 2017 Choa Ku closed after opening in June 2016. In July 2017 Imm Thai opened and closed in August 2019.
A new liquor license posted out front for Climaxx Bar and Restaurant says: (more…)
2439 18th Street, NW
Back in March we learned that HILO Poke and Sushi would be coming to the former Outrage/Violet Boutique space on 18th Street. Been a long build out, understandably, going from retail to restaurant. But they finally look ready to open their doors soon.
A peek inside: (more…)
601 2nd Street, NE at F Street. Photo by DC Fire and EMS
Thanks to Ryan for passing on from DC Fire and EMS around 1230pm:
“#DCsBravest operating at the Box Alarm at 2nd & F Sts NE. Small fire in basement extinguished with no injuries.”
This is the recently opened Duet Indian/Italian restaurant. (more…)
4611 41st Street, NW (just off Wisconsin Ave.) previously Public Tenley
Thanks to Nick for passing on from Tenley Bar & Grill:
“TENLEY BAR & GRILL
IS CLOSING (FOREVER) FOR BUILDING DEMOLITION ON NEW YEAR’S DAY 2020!” (more…)
945 Florida Avenue, NW
Whoa haven’t checked in on this development in a minute. A liquor license placard posted for Wm. Mulherin’s Sons says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant serving pizza and other Italian-influenced, wood-fired fare. Applicant is applying for a Summer Garden Endorsement with 40 seats. Total seating inside is 200 with a Total Occupancy Load of 275.”
Their website says:
“Wm. Mulherin’s Sons started with the discovery of a derelict, abandoned 100-year old whiskey blending and bottling facility on the S. E. Corner of Front and Master St. The building was constructed in 1890 and has been converted into a restaurant and boutique hotel serving urban, wood-fired Italian.” (more…)
3125 M Street NW
Had this on scuttlebutt for a week or so but I’ve now confirmed directly with Ri Ra:
“We will be closing at the end of January 2020.”
Ri Ra Irish Pub opened in the former Mie N Yu space in late December 2013. (more…)
240 Massachusetts Ave, NE
From a press release:
“Whether you’re hunting down a hot spot for breakfast, lunch, or snacks, or a place to stop by for a cocktail, consider the newest location of Buffalo & Bergen from Gina Chersevani, the mixtress maven of Washington, DC. Officially opening on Friday, December 6, 2019, it’s a stone’s throw from the Capitol. The drinkery-dinette offers both chic style and old-fashioned charm wrapped in a pretty new package and tied with a bow. Chersevani is pouring her heart into this little jewel box of a place, bringing its own distinctive flair to the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The initial limited opening hours will include breakfast, lunch, and all-day cocktail service from 8AM-3PM. In the coming weeks, full dinner and evening cocktail service will follow. (more…)