15th and P Street, NW
This is the former Tortilla Coast space.
“Street Carts is inspired by the wonderful food served by street vendors in Bangkok, Thailand and across Southeast Asia.”
Anyone take an early taste this weekend?
Check out the menu: (more…)
1908 14th Street, NW
A liquor license for Lupo Pizzeria says:
“A new Italian Restaurant serving high-quality pizza. Seating Capacity of 60 and a Total Occupancy Load of 70.”
Presumably related to the Lupo Verde folks down the block. (more…)
inside 1309 5th Street, NE courtesy Soupergirl
Gazpacho-heads get excited!!
From an email:
“We just opened our Gazpacho Bar Pop Up at Union Market! Running through the week of Labor Day, we’ll have four gazpacho flavors on tap, along with grain salads, green salads, and our classic flavors in our new bottles. Now open!! (more…)
1738 Connecticut Ave, NW
Kate writes:
“so sad to see the constant stories of local establishments closing. wondering if we could start a thread of existing local businesses/restaurants that need attention or added support!”
In lieu of a best of D.C. – let’s give some love to some spots that you would be gutted if you found out they were to close. Share some love and more importantly go visit them!! Who do you love?
1917 18th Street, NW
Ed. Note: This is the former City2Cafe space.
From a Chateau:
“Saturday June 22nd will be the last day we are open. After 2 years, we are closing! As we work on opening a new location, we wanted to spend the rest of this week celebrating…
On Friday, we are opening a bottle of Veuve Clicquot (more…)
1065 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Sweet. Thanks to Leah for sending. Taim Falafel will be opening this August. This will be Taim’s first location outside of NYC.
“Taim means tasty in Hebrew. And that’s really all you need to know. (more…)
3228 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Crystal for sending word that, indeed, Cafe Deluxe’s last day on Wisconsin will be this Sunday:
“the food quality might not be the best…and the place might smell a little…but this place has meant a lot to to many people in this area!”
And look who stopped in for a bite last night: (more…)
4465 Connecticut Ave, NW
Uptown Market (in the former Soapstone Market space) has posted two liquor license placards:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant serving beer, wine, limited cocktails to complement individual meals of meat, seafood, vegetables, and starches. Sidewalk Café Endorsement with 32 seats. Total Occupancy Load is 100 with seating for 54 patrons.”
And (more…)
2129 Rhode Island Ave, NE
Thanks to VJ for sending:
“A little late, but provost is now open as of mid-week last week.
Here’s a pic of the menu and also my daughter showing off the sweet rooftop and food.” (more…)
Courtesy Bombay Street Food 2
From a press release:
“Following the success of the flagship Bombay Street Food in Columbia Heights, restaurateur Asad Sheikh will bring India’s bright and vibrant flavors to his next location, opening its doors on June 21st.
After opening award winning restaurants in Northern Virginia (Curry Mantra, London Curry House and 1947), owner Asad Sheikh continues to focus all of his attention on bringing his long time dream of the Bombay-based street food concept to reality with the new location. The new outpost of Bombay Street Food 2 will be located at 524 8th St SE, in the former Garrison space on Capitol Hill. The decor reflects the city of Bombay and its culture, with 75 seats, including an extensive patio. (more…)