From a press release:
“Today, Washington, D.C.-based restaurateur Antonio Matarazzo and chef Matteo Venini announce the expansion of their modern, fast-casual pizza concept, Stellina Pizzeria, to 508 K Street NW in summer 2020. More imminently, the duo will bring a traditional Italian pasticceria, Annaré, inside Union Market on December 16.
ANNARÉ IN UNION MARKET (more…)
1322 H Street, NE
We knew they were close. Nice! This is the former Red Ginger space and Shawafel before that. Check out Meggrolls’ menu here.
“Meggrolls are eggrolls with multiple personalities!”
Take a tour of the inside: (more…)
11th and Lamont St, NW
From an email:
“Inspired by the consistently slept on contributions of tex-mex cuisine, La Tejana will be popping up at Room 11 this Saturday 12/7 and next Saturday 12/14 from 10 am – 2 pm. Homemade flour tortillas, tex-mex breakfast taco classics like bacon, egg, and cheese, migas, refried beans and cheese.”
Apparently pretty popular based on previous events: (more…)
lower level 1875 I Street, NW
Ethan reports:
“The lady at Sichuan express told me the whole place is being shut at the end of the month. They and everybody else are being forced to close.”
The roller coaster that is the International Square food court hall appears to be reaching an end. RIP Stoupsys forever. Updates as we learn more.
11th and P Street, NW
Thanks to Kipp for sending the latest: “The end is here for the Commodore on 11th st (and P St) NW. They’re taking out all their furniture today.” The Commodore shall be missed.
Updates when/if they find a new home and/or we learn who takes over this space.
1326 14th Street, NW back in 2010
City Paper reports: “Baan Thai opened nearly a decade ago, but now it’s time to get in there to have your favorite dish because Dec. 31 will be its last night in business at 1326 14th St. NW.” (more…)
via Pepe’s Pizza
On Monday we posted some scuttlebutt saying that Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana could be coming to D.C. We then learned form a source it would be in Montgomery County. Our good friends at WTOP have found out the location – “Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, of New Haven, Connecticut — plans to open a new location in Maryland at Westfield Montgomery Mall in 2020.”
*I’m only including one exclamation point because it will be in Westfield Montgomery Mall. Happy for folks that live nearby but that’s a bit out of my coverage area.
1017 U Street, NW
Thanks to Melanie for sharing the good news about Cafe U: “Bagels, baklava, guava turnovers, espresso drinks,tea and drip coffee.” (more…)
900 7th Street, NW
Fresh on the heels of the BBB/World Market closing sales announced (as well as La Tasca closing) comes news, miraculously, of something coming to Chinatown.
Thanks to Kristen for letting us know who’s coming to the long vacant Ping Pong Dim Sum space.
Howl at the Moon’s Facebook says:
“Come sing, dance and howl as the most versatile and talented musicians perform your favorite songs from 80’s rock, 90’s pop and today’s dance hits on pianos, guitars and more in a high-energy show! (more…)
Thanks to Grant for passing on from El Chucho:
“El Chucho is taking happy hour up a notch. We’re launching a bottomless food and drink happy hour: for $26.95 you get your fill of Chucho’s tacos, margaritas, huaraches, Tecate, and more!!
LET THE FEASTING BEGIN!”
Details below: (more…)