524 8th Street, SE. Photo by Marc Pitarresi
Thanks to Marc for sending: “new sign up for Bombay Street Food 2 in the former Garrison space on Barracks Row.”
Bombay Street Food (number one) opened to rave review back in November in Columbia Heights. (more…)
701 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Isabel for sending:
“Any idea what’s coming to the corner of 7th and Kennedy Street NW? There’s a bar, stools and pendant lights…”
201 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Thanks to ‘Space Force, Best Force’ for sending: “New pho place to replace Kyoto Sushi on Capitol Hill.”
Updates when we get an opening date for Pho 79.
Props to Jenn M. for, sadly, predicting Kyoto’s closing in January: (more…)
Inside 1090 I Street, NW courtesy Momofuku CCDC
From an email:
“Momofuku CCDC announces the opening of a dedicated to-go counter just inside the front door of the CityCenterDC restaurant. Executive chef Tae Strain’s lunch and dinner menus will be available to order from the counter, with dishes prepared and packaged with carryout in mind.
The new to-go counter is launching alongside a revamped lunch menu that’s packed with mobile-friendly items like scallion bing wraps — Chinese flatbreads filled with cumin-spiced lamb, rotisserie pork shoulder or edamame falafel. (more…)
14th and W Street, NW
Dan reports:
“I went to Panino Gourmet Sunday and all of the pumps/fill-up areas at the Valero were ripped out of the ground and were gone; some temporary fencing was erected where they had been. Fearing for the future of Panino I asked if they knew what was going on and they conveyed the message that the building would probably be torn down soon and with it Panino. Sad news that I hope somehow isn’t true.” (more…)
601 2nd Street, NE at F Street
Thanks to Julia and BFS for sending word that Duet (Indian/Italian restaurant) opened yesterday in the former the former Toscana space near Union Station.
Have a look at the menu: (more…)
250 K Street, NE
From Laos in Town:
“Restaurateur Nick Ongsangkoon grew up in Bangkok, entranced by the spicy and authentic flavors of the charcoal chicken and papaya salad offered by the Laotian street food vendors who traveled to the city. As a child, he often visited the North Eastern Thailand region, and crossed the bridge over the Mekong River to Laos, which has a shared food culture. Nick immigrated to Virginia as a teen. After attending UCLA, Nick returned to the DC area to try his hand in the restaurant business; most recently as co-owner of Soi 38 on L Street NW.
Chef Ben Tiatasin, also a Bangkok native, began her career in the business world, but followed her passion to the beloved Bangkok Golden, known for its Laotian dishes, where she was at the helm of the front of the house. She then moved on to Thip Khao, as manager, where she fell in love with the art of cooking Laotian cuisine. After this experience, she took on a role as chef at Esaan in Mclean Va.
Now Chef Ben and Nick have joined forces, recently taking an extensive research and development trip to the different regions of Laos, laying the groundwork for Laos In Town. While in Laos, she learned from local chefs to enhance her technique and expertise in Laotian cuisine.
THE FOOD: (more…)
3401 Idaho Ave., NW just off Wisconsin
Thanks to Amber, Jonathan and everyone else who sent word about The Grilled Oyster Co. closing. (more…)
Thanks to Peter for sending: “alba osteria 425 I street closed today. All outside signage has been removed.”
Back in February we shared some scuttlebutt about the pending closure. At that time we heard that the concept was changing to tacos. STAY TUNED. (more…)
1850 M Street, NW
Thanks to Sienna for sending: “Signs are being put up this morning for a new Roti at the corner of 19th and M in the old Wells Fargo space.”
You can see Roti’s menu here. Updates as they get closer to opening.