79 Potomac Ave, SE
I guess they missed mid-March but they are super close. As for the mural: (more…)
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You can see best Carryouts here, best Thai here, best liquor stores here, best Ramen here, best Bars here and best Indian and Pakistani here.
Time to play my favorite game – best Italian in the D of C. It might be too much to handle all in one post but there’s so much overlap that I figure we should keep them under the same umbrella. Without further ado – where are all your favorites?
Ed. Note: Following this one very closely. Thank you in advance!
Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh
From a press release:
“Two brand new culinary concepts, Cherry and Corner Office, are slated to open in W Washington DC, both helmed by esteemed local chef William Morris as Chef de Cuisine. The cuisine at Cherry, with an open-fire kitchen, will center around the kitchen’s new custom-built Grillworks hearth and wood burning ovens. Corner Office will boast wood-fired pizzas and 38 rotating taps of craft beer, encouraging sharing in its indoor space and year-round beer garden. (more…)
2100 P Street, NW
Thanks to Juli and Jonathan Padget for sending the news about Vintage 78. Back in October of last year we learned that a Mediterranean restaurant would replace Scion on P Street. Scion closed after 10 years in August 2018. (more…)
courtesy KAZ Sushi Bistro
From a press release:
“In 1999, Chef Kaz Okochi opened the doors to what turned out to be one of Washington, DC’s most coveted seats and exceptional Japanese dining experiences, KAZ Sushi Bistro. This April marks KAZ Sushi Bistro’s 20th anniversary milestone. This modern Japanese restaurant is Chef Kaz’s window into creativity, where he pushes boundaries, and creates some of the most authentic yet groundbreaking Japanese dishes ever imagined. Always on the “cutting edge,” Chef Kaz works with Japanese, Western, and other international flavors to create what he calls “freestyle Japanese cuisine”–original presentations, often with a modern twist. (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW
A couple weeks ago we posted about Bar Roubaix closing and a possible replacement. Ledo Pizza fans get psyched – they’ve officially sealed the deal.
Ledo Pizza opened up on H Street, NE last summer. Check out thier menu here.
Stay tuned for updates as they get closer to opening here.
inside the shops at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Jessica reports that the Perfect Pita in Foggy Bottom is closing:
“the cashier expects the store to be closed by the end of the month, bummer!”
Any Perfect Pita fans? Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
250 7th Street, SE near the weekend flea market
The liquor license placard for eat brgz says:
“A restaurant that will be serving American cuisine.The licensee is requesting a Sidewalk Café with seating for 15 patrons. The licensee is requesting a Summer Garden with seating for 45 patrons and a total occupancy of 54. Interior seating for 25. Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment is 99.”
1700 17th Street, NW
Back in late December we reported that the longtime 17th Street tenant Steam Cafe was for sale. Apparently it sold. From the Dupont listserv:
“Just noticed today that Steam had closed. I’m sorry to see it go but I hope the owner had a nice payday. The new place will be an Indian kabob place and will open by the summer.”
Updates as we learn more.
202 M Street, SE by Laura Metzler
By Thursday. And “50% off all Gelatos until end of this week.”
So how do you make one of the best pizza joints in D.C. even better – add gelato. And boom:
photos by Laura Metzler
Peep the gelato: (more…)