1401 Maryland Ave, NE
Thanks to Anne for sending. Theories? Wild conjecture?
The Maryland Ave Chick Fil A opened in May 2017. Previously the space was home to a Checkers. If you’re in a pinch I’d suggest hitting the Popeyes at 1226 H Street, NE.
Ed. Note: Since it comes up on all Chick Fil A stories, allow me to include this post from a June 2018 story written in Huffpost titled: If You Really Love LGBTQ People, You Just Can’t Keep Eating Chick-fil-A.
14th and W Street, NW
Last week we learned that the Valero had closed at 14th and W and it looked like Panino Gourmet sandwiches was next. Alas, I walked by on Saturday and indeed Panino was fenced off. The super sad part was the sign saying – come celebrate Cinco de Mayo: (more…)
Thanks to Kim for passing on from Library Tavern:
“Library Tavern will like to show our appreciation to our friends and our neighbors. Pleasure join us this Saturday as we introduce our new Saturday brunch. FREE BRUNCH BUFFET provided on a first come first serve basis. We look forward to seeing you there!” (more…)
320 D Street, NE
Well this is huge. A reader reports:
“As follow-up to a conversation about the Joya family (pronounced Hoya) who worked at A. Litteri for years they are opening their own restaurant called Nostra Cucina, located at at 320 D St NE on Capitol Hill. The family is really nice. This location was previously a Mexican-Italian Restaurant called Bistro Italiano.” (more…)
3322 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Dee for sending. The super popular Sunrise Caribbean moved from Union Station to Brightwood Park back in 2015. Check out their menu here. The second location (more…)
1501 U Street, NW
Thanks to Ken for sending: “No more Mediterranean Spot? Or just rebranding?”
Mediterranean Spot opened up at 15th and U St, NW back in August 2012. Previously they were known as 24/Seven located at 1408 U Street. Back in 2013 they added brick pizza ovens at the current location. In May of 2018 we learned that the local ANC had “voted to protest the request for later liquor-service hours.”
Updates as more is known about DC Stone Pizza.
Anyone remember Love Cafe?
Photo REY LOPEZ
From a press release:
“Beginning on Friday, May 3rd, Japanese chicken-centric eatery Bantam King (501 G St NW) based in Chinatown just around the corner from older culinary sibling Daikaya, will be re-opening its popular seasonal ‘Walk-Up Window’. The Walk-Up Window will feature a creative new line-up of sweet and savory soft serve options from Chef Katsuya Fukushima and team just in time to welcome spring and surging temperatures.
Open to the public during Bantam King’s regular business hours (Sunday – Thursday 11:30AM -10:00PM, Friday – Saturday 11:30AM-11:00PM), the ‘Walk-Up Window’ will serve an assortment of rotating sweet and savory soft serve options including: Fried Chicken Drumette in Vanilla Soft Serve with Ichimi Honey ($5.50), and Vanilla Soft Serve with Chicken Caramel and Peanuts ($4), just to highlight a few. Mochi will also be available (2 Pieces for $5), and Purin – Japanese Caramel Custard Pudding ($2.50). (more…)
1414-1418 U Street, NW
On April 5th we asked What’s going on with District Distilling? on U Street.
District Distilling Company sends via email last night:
“After 3 years in DC’s U Street Corridor at the corner of 14th & U, District Distilling Co. is relocating. While we transition to a new location, our products will continue to be found at your nearest restaurant, bar and liquor store. Please follow us on social media for future updates and announcements.”
They also note: “We are releasing 3 new whiskeys this summer AND more releases to be announced by the year end!!”
1723 Columbia Rd, NW courtesy Adams Morgan BID
Thanks to the Adams Morgan BID for sending:
“Welcome to the neighborhood Villa Tuscana! 1723 Columbia Rd, NW”
We first heard about Villa Tuscana coming to half of the former Chief Ike’s space back in 2016.
Anyone take an early taste?
2438 Market Street, NE courtesy Chick Fil A
Ed. Note: Since it comes up on all Chick Fil A stories, allow me to include this post from a June 2018 story written in Huffpost titled: If You Really Love LGBTQ People, You Just Can’t Keep Eating Chick-fil-A.
From an email:
“Guests camped out in the new Dakota Crossing Chick-fil-A parking lot last night for a chance to win Free Chick-fil-A for a year when the doors open this morning at 6:00a.
The new restaurant located at 2410 Market St. NE in Dakota Crossing is will officially open today, bringing its handcrafted food and award-winning customer service, commitment to community engagement and hands-on mentoring for 80 newly hired Team Members. (more…)