Rendering of West Half and 1221 Van courtesy JBG
From a press release:
“JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE: JBGS), a leading owner and developer of high-quality, mixed-use properties in the Washington, DC market, today announced that it has signed three new leases at West Half, its 388,174 square foot mixed-use development project in the Ballpark District slated for completion in early 2020. JBG SMITH also signed a new lease at 1221 Van, its mixed-use development adjacent to West Half. (more…)
Inside 399 Morse Street, SE. Photo by Meaghan Webster
From a press release:
“D.C.-based restaurateur Antonio Matarazzo and chef Matteo Venini announce an April 2 opening of their upscale fast-casual pizza and street food concept, Stellina Pizzeria, in the growing Union Market District. The duo most recently worked together as managing partner and executive chef, respectively, of the city’s popular high-end Italian restaurants Lupo Verde, Lupo Verde Osteria and Lupo Marino. Their new venture – occupying a 2,000-square-foot, 88-seat footprint at 399 Morse Street NE – brings a contemporary spirit to the classic pizza counter, and taps into a new niche of fine-casual Italian dining. Meaning “little star” in Italian, Stellina has a logo of five circles representing the five points of a star, each signifying a different element of the dining experience: Italy, pizza, style, food and love. (more…)
Photo by Luke Berndt “Sadly it looks like it is end of the road for the cool bike sculpture…”
Zack asked yesterday:
“This morning I saw lights on in the old Adams Morgan BicycleSpace (RIP). Did work start on its (definitely more lame) replacement? Is it definitely a wawa?” (more…)
2438 Market 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.
From a press release:
“Chick-fil-A has selected Jessie Chesson as the local franchise owner of the chain’s Fort Lincoln restaurant as hiring of up to 100 new Team Members is under way in preparation for the projected May grand opening.
When Chesson’s stand-alone Chick-fil-A opens at 2410 Market St. NE in Dakota Crossing, it will be the latest step in her career as a Chick-fil-A franchise owner which began when she opened the chain’s location at 3100 14th St. NW in November 2015. She also is the Operator consultant to the licensee Chick-fil-A location inside Union Station. (more…)
826 Shepherd Street, NW just off Georgia Ave
When we spoke about Caribbean Citations and Red Ginger closing on H Street some folks were lamenting the lack of Caribbean spots. So I just wanted to take a second to remind folks about Spice (formerly the Pink Snapper. Their website says: (more…)
Photo by Marissa Rubenstein
From an email:
“Toki Underground, DC’s first ramen house, will celebrate its 8 year anniversary on Monday, April 1st, and will offer $8 bowls of their classic ramen with braised pork, greens, soft egg and pickled ginger (regularly $14) for both lunch and dinner.” (more…)
4701 Georgia Ave, NW at Crittenden
Backyard Smokespot BBQ’s website says:
“Backyard Smokespot BBQ serves an assortment of delicious foods that will satisfy your taste buds. Checkout our mouth watering menu.”
Thanks to Danny for sending:
“Have you checked out Midnight Deli yet at 4701 Georgia Ave NW? It’s looks like a regular little convenience store, but I noticed a smoker outside a couple weeks ago when I was walking to Buna after your coverage. I went by Midnight Deli yesterday afternoon to see what was going on and they had some really good bbq going on – I got an order of 4 bourbon wings and 4 smoked maple wings. The bbq is available Weds – Sun, but they have other items on Mon and Tues. They also sell 6 packs of beer and a few other random stuff. I spoke with the guys running it a bit and they said they opened in January. (more…)
via Eventbrite’s Thamee Supper Club & Thingyan Celebration
Thanks to all who passed on word from Washingtonian:
“The team behind Burmese bodega Toli Moli has been using its tiny Union Market food hall stall to introduce DC to the wonders of falooda (a parfait-like dessert with basil seeds, ice cream, and flavored gelatin) and mohinga (catfish noodle curry). Now, they’re hoping to give Burmese cuisine an even bigger platform with a sit-down restaurant called Thamee, meaning “daughter.” It will replace Sally’s Middle Name, which closes on H Street Northeast on March 31.”
From Eventbrite:
“welcome to toli moli‘s newest sister restaurant, thamee!
in anticipation of the grand opening of thamee, a full-service anglo-burmese restaurant on h street northeast in washington, dc serving elevated presentations of street food and home-style meals from burma, we are pleased to welcome you into our new restaurant home for a series of pre-opening supper clubs. (more…)
Thanks to David for sending:
“Pho Viet on 11th and Fairmont Street, NW ordered closed by DOH.
Only been there once but thought it was good. Apparently they were operating outside the bounds of their certificate of occupancy.” (more…)
1833 14th Street, NW
Not a lot to go on but before I get scooped by someone else – I hear Bar Pilar may be for sale and based on the silence from my queries it seems very likely that it either has or is close to happening. Updates when we learn more.
Ed. Note: Bar Pilar is a neighborhood gem and I hope, if this is true, it doesn’t change too drastically.