Thanks to a couple of readers for sending word:
“Queen’s English got a stop work order after their new vestibule was installed on Sunday morning. Gotta at least love the positive attitude about their sticker! But the real question is how did someone get someone from DCRA to come out at 9:26 am on a Sunday? I’ve put in illegal construction requests for bricks falling during business hours and months later got a closed notification email and a “how did we do?” survey request.” (more…)
1726 20th Street, NW
A liquor license placard for Emissary says:
“A community-centric coffeehouse serving tea, espresso drinks, pastries, baked goods, and pre-packaged food items in a casual setting. The licensee is also requesting an Entertainment Endorsement indoors only to provide live entertainment. Total Occupancy Load is 31 with seating for 10 inside the premises and 6 seats on the Summer Garden.”
Glad they kept the bike rack! (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
“Dear PoPville,
My partner and I are looking for a restaurant that’s serving Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. Any tips?
(We’ve looked at Le Diplomat and it’s all but booked)”
Ed. Note: We spoke about take out options here. How bout dining in options?
1727 Connecticut Ave, NW
Whoa that was fast, Arqa only opened last spring in the former Bistro Bistro space. (more…)
5029 Connecticut Ave, NW
So how would you describe “Californian food”? (more…)
On Saturday the Florida Avenue Grill posted:
“We regret to inform you of the passing of Lacey C. Wilson, Jr., the former owner of the Florida Avenue Grill @floridaavegrill. In 1970, he purchased the Grill from his father Lacey Sr who founded the Grill in 1944. Lacey served 13 years in the U.S. Marine Corps ultimately as a Gunnery Sergeant and was a Karate Grandmaster. He taught martial arts to numerous black youth in DC at a time when few saw the value in it. He famously defied National Guard orders to leave and defended the Grill with a shotgun for three days and nights during the uprising that followed Dr King’s killing. The Grill was still firebombed but he was able to put the fire out.
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He continued to serve as guide a mentor to our current owner Imar Hutchins. It is due to Mr. Lacey’s determination and spirit that the Grill is now able to celebrate 75 years of serving the DC community. Mr. Lacey was 83 years old.” (more…)
Thanks to Taylor for sending: “Saw this Baltimore restaurant and bio says opening in dc?! Haven’t had a good/authentic gyro since being in Greece so hoping it is good and opening soon!”
1917 18th Street, NW
They’ll be coming to the former home of A Chateau and City2Cafe before them.
The gyros do look pretty freaking awesome: (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW
Thanks to Luke and all who messaged about Ledo’s soft opening in Columbia Heights yesterday. Anyone take an early taste? (more…)
35 N Street, NE
Back in December 2018 we learned that Brookland’s super popular Menomale and Salumeria would be opening 2nd locations in NoMa. Now the liquor licenses have been applied for both: (more…)
950 New York Ave, NW. Photo by Albert Ting
From an email:
“For the cooler months, the Conrad Washington, DC will bring a taste of the French and Italian Alps to CityCenterDC. Launching this Friday, November 22nd in collaboration with Moncler, the Conrad’s third floor terrace will transform into a luxurious Après Ski experience complete with mountain lodge décor and European-inspired specialty cocktails and shareable dishes. (more…)