3475 14th St, NW at Otis Place, NW
LaBochinchera reported on Sunday:
“I have seen this restaurant being closed while undergoing renovation… I was walking by and all of a sudden: boom! Soft opening at 5:00 pm today. “Tequila y Mezcal” 14th street. Columbia Heights”
The super popular Taqueria Habanero is located just up the block at 3710 14th Street, NW. Anyone take an early taste?
3420 Connecticut Avenue, NW
This is the the former Chipotle space, before that a Starbucks and the infamous Cereal Bowl. Pizza is now confirmed. Stay tuned for an opening date. (more…)
courtesy Punjab Grill
From an email:
“Punjab Grill, at 427 11th Street NW, is excited to announce that brunch service will debut this Sunday, April 28. Diners can expect to find brunch favorites with a Punjabi twist, as well as classic lunch items on the menu. There will also be customizable Bloody Marys, champagne and brunch cocktails. Brunch hours are from 11 am until 3 pm.
Sample dishes include: (more…)
Photos by Grant
Check out the menus: The Girl & The Vine menu (PDF) and The Girl and The Vine bev menu (PDF)
From a press release:
“The Girl & The Vine announces that it has opened for regular hours starting Wednesday, April 24th. Located at 7071 Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park MD The Girl & The Vine is quickly becoming the neighborhood spot to grab a drink and a sandwich for lunch or dinner.
The neighborhood market, cafe, and wine bar features upwards of 100 wines by the bottle that can be enjoyed in the cafe or on the patio, or to be taken home, as well as a rotation of selected wines by the glass. (more…)
You can see best Carryouts here, best Thai here, best liquor stores here, best Ramen here, best Bars here, best Indian and Pakistani here, best Italian/Pizza/Deli here, best Mexican/Salvadoran/Central/Cuban/Latin here and best burgers/fries here.
The options on both fronts have improved so much in the last 5 years, I’m very eager to see your responses. I’m looking for all kinds of breads, pastries, and of course bagels. Who are your favorites?
3632 Georgia Ave, NW
Ed. Note: Rejoice textdoc et al, after a long and bloody neighborhood boundary battle I’m ceding back the 3600 of Georgia Ave to Park View. I haven’t anymore fight left in me and at this point I don’t want to confuse folks. So there you have it, I surrender. I surrender.
Thanks to Dan for solving the mystery at the (new/old) Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant space. Not sure what happened to Marrakech but it looks like mr. braxton Bar&Kitchen is taking over the space: (more…)
514 8th Street, SE. Photo by Max Schwager
Thanks to Max for sending: “Tio Javier on Barracks Row seems to have undergone some changes overnight.”
Tortuga’s website says:
“The island connection runs deep at Tortuga. Our modern approach to Caribbean cooking, cool-as-can-be staff, and vibrant atmosphere offer an urban oasis, away from the hustle and bustle of DC.” (more…)
1815 Adams Mill Road, NW
Whoa. Well, when the previous tenant, Adams Mill Bar and Grill closed it was a pretty big deal. Remember when we thought a Panera was coming. We’ll see who’s next.
Any fans of SOHO? They seem to be pretty busy for brunch whenever I walk by on weekends. That is one sweet patio. Stay tuned.
The lease listing for the space: (more…)
Photo by Gaurav Arora
Awesome. Thanks to Gaurav for sending last week. Given the love for their spot at 3rd and K Street, NE – this should do very well at Union Market. Anyone happen to know if they’ve opened yet?
Ed. Note: See your list of Best Indian Restaurants here.
