57 N Street, NW
Wowza, first time I’ve walked past the new Chapman Stables in person. Hard to believe this was once the Brassknob Warehouse which closed back in 2010. Holy freaking mackerel.
And stay tuned for Republic Cantina coming here:
More photos including the crazy before photos: (more…)
1370 H Street, NE
Oh man, another brief tenure on H Street – thanks to Grant for sending word about Caribbean Citations also closing. (more…)
inside 9th and I Street, NW courtesy Conrad Washington, DC
From an email:
“I am thrilled to announce the official opening of Conrad Washington, DC, marking the first property for the Conrad brand to debut in the nation’s capital.
some key facts that are of note:
· The 360-room, 10-floor hotel features 30,000 square feet of luxury retail space on its ground floor and 32,000 square feet of purpose-built meeting space, all above ground level
· The property’s signature restaurant, Estuary, features a menu helmed by James Beard Award recipients and “Top Chef” finalists, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio
· Summit The Rooftop at Conrad and associated event terrace deliver panoramic views of Washington’s most notable landmarks
· A first for the Conrad brand, the exclusive, full-service Sakura Club on the 10th floor is designed for the most-discerning hotel guests with offerings including an exquisite Japanese whisky collection and a traditional afternoon tea”
Press release: (more…)
1140 19th Street, NW
Thanks to Harrison for sending: “Looks like grk on 19th street has closed.”
Indeed the 19th Street GRK location is no longer listed on their website. They made it just shy of 5 years.
GRK opened here back in 2014. (more…)
641 Indiana Avenue, NW
This is the former Grand Trunk space that closed last month. Thanks to Sara for the update. (more…)
1322 H Street, NE
Thanks to Anne and Grant for sending word about Red Ginger closing: “the place has been stripped, their number is disconnected.” (more…)
inside 1320 H Street, NE
Sally’s Middle Name opened up to rave reviews back in June 2015. Previously this space was home to Pizza Parts & Service.
Thanks to Ryker (and everyone else) for passing on the sad news from Sally’s Middle Name from an email this morning: (more…)
1020 19th Street, NW formerly Moxie’s
From Bryson’s:
“I’m going to be giving away free la colombe coffee and freshly baked bagel bites at Bryson’s Thursday morning (3/21) from 8am-10am. Just a way to give back.”
Nice!
924 U Street, NW next door to Service Bar
I missed the Grand Opening of Grand Opening Eatery!! Oh well, they got both Chicago and New York style ‘za. Anyone take an early taste?
Full menu after the jump. (more…)
2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Anna for sending:
“I walked by the 2000 Penn NW block yesterday and saw a Duke’s Grocery is going in! I’ve never eaten at one but hear fanatic things. Thought people would be excited about this.”
Excited we are!! Back in December 2017 we shared some details from “The team behind Duke’s Grocery in Dupont Circle and Duke’s Counter in Woodley Park (more…)