Restaurants - PoPville

Officina Cafe Opening Downtown in April

Published February 28, 2019 at 12:45PM

1615 L Street,NW

Thanks to a tipster for passing on a job listing saying they are opening in April. The liquor license application for Officina Cafe says:

“New Restaurant delivering food and alcohol to offices throughout the building. Summer Garden with 60 seats. Total Occupancy Loadis150 with seating for 60 inside premises. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment and dancing indoors and outdoors.”

In October Officina opened their Wharf location.

Eater reported:

“Stefanelli says the Officina Cafe will primarily serve breakfast, lunch, and happy hour. He’s still working out the possibility of dinner. The chef is envisioning Roman pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, salads, coffee, and cocktails.”

Updates as the cafe gets closer to opening downtown.

Well, Grand Trunk Definitely Closed in Penn Quarter

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 28, 2019 at 11:45AM

641 Indiana Avenue, NW

Earlier in the week we wondered if the, once super hot, Grand Trunk had closed. We need wonder no more – the windows have been papered and the front papered over. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

&Pizza coming to Union Station Food Court

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 27, 2019 at 10:22PM | Updated February 28, 2019 at 9:06AM

And it’s square in the middle of the food court seating. Wild. Stay tuned for an opening date. &Pizza will be located right next to those arcade games: (more…)

#fast casual

Signage Up for Nicoletta Italian Kitchen and Brew’d Coffee Shop coming to 4th and I St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 26, 2019 at 10:22PM

901 4th Street, NW at I Street

Thanks to Michael for sending the update one Nicoletta Italian Kitchen:

“…and apparently a coffee shop too on the I street side.” (more…)

#youre welcome eater

FreSHE Cafe officially opening Thursday in Washington Parks & People Riverside Healthy Living Center in Ward 7

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 26, 2019 at 12:45PM

601 Division Ave, NE via Washington Parks & People

Thanks to a few folks on twitter for passing on to us from Parks & People:

“Thursday is the official opening of the FreSHE Cafe at the Riverside Center at 601 Division Ave NE. From 2-4pm enjoy free samples of the entire menu, music, a ribbon cutting, and much more!” (more…)

Have a Look Inside the Newly Reopened/Renovated Nando’s in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 26, 2019 at 10:15AM

Photos courtesy Nando’s PERI PERI

And don’t forget the free chicken Thursday, March 7th. (more…)

Addis Definitely Done, Aroma coming to H Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 25, 2019 at 10:22PM

707 H Street, NE

Last month we wondered what was happening at Addis Ethiopian Restaurant. Now we know! A new liquor license placard in the window says: (more…)

#burgers

Grand Trunk Gone?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 25, 2019 at 3:30PM

641 Indiana Avenue, NW

Looks like it.

“Grand Trunk is a premier South Asian – Modern American restaurant located in the heart of Washington D.C. We serve gourmet food fast in a luxury setting.”

All their social media stops in November and a call to the restaurant just rings and rings. Thanks to Andrew for reporting: “Grand Trunk (RIP) I think it took longer to get open than it stayed open. Looked like some construction/work was going on inside. Signage is down too.”

Grand Trunk opened with great fanfare back in January 2015. The first posted coming soon signage was back in November 2011. Will they be missed? Updates when more is known.

#youre welcome eater

March is Women’s Month and ANXO is Going BIG in Observing – Check out their plans

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 25, 2019 at 12:15PM | Updated February 25, 2019 at 12:51PM

From ANXO:

“On March 8th, 2019, ANXO and Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) will co-host the second annual “Wild Night: The Story of Basandere” in honor of International Women’s Day at ANXO Cidery & Pinxtos Bar (300 Florida Ave. NW). The evening will feature products and beverages from women-owned businesses across the District and is part of “ANXO Women’s Month”–a month-long series of events celebrating artists, makers, businesspeople, and other female self-starters throughout March. (more…)

“Matchbox restaurant taking some pride in replacing recently demised Hen Quarter”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 25, 2019 at 11:45AM

750 E Street, NW

Thanks to JAG for sending on the Matchbox coming to Penn Quarter. Hen Quarter closed Dec. 31st (RIP Austin Grill foreva). As has been noted in previous discussions, Matchbox’s first location, which opened back in 2003, remains open nearby at 713 H Street, NW.