3120 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending a sneak peek of Park View’s pizza place and bar coming soon:
Check out a tease from the bar and restaurant’s websites: (more…)
Restaurants
300 Tingey Street, SE
Thanks to Alex for sending. The liquor license placard says:
“New Restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. Summer Garden with 45 seats. Total Occupancy Load is 120 with seating for 110.”
Back in July we confirmed some scuttlebutt that Hatoba was coming to the former 100 Montaditos space near Blue Jacket:
“the 3rd Sapporo-style ramen shop from the talented team behind the Daikaya Group including dynamic DC-based partners and restaurateurs Daisuke Utagawa, Chef Katsuya Fukushima, and Yama Jewayni – is slated to open in the District’s notable ’The Yards’ neighborhood in Winter 2018. (more…)
It’s becoming a bloodbath. This is becoming worse than the Quiznos cull of ’14. Thanks to Anita for sending from the “H and north cap location NW.” Updates, as always, when we learn who takes over the space.
1834 Columbia Road, NW
Well this is interesting. Back in June we reported that Habana Village had become Prime Time Sports Bar. A reader spotted the return of a Habana Village awning. STAY TUNED.
403 H Street, NE
Thanks to Bruce for sending:
“spotted it walking on H – was much better as a bakery.”
Any fans of Uni?
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
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1225 19th Street, NW
Update Statement from Paul Marcus, CEO, Marcus Partners:
“An affiliate of Marcus Partners acquired 1225 19th Street NW in August 2018. In late September, Mr. Carlson expressed his desire to operate his lunch counter outside of regular building hours, a petition he had made unsuccessfully to the building’s prior two owners.
We have worked diligently with Mr. Carlson to identify a solution that would both satisfy his business goals and fulfill our obligation to ensure that all tenant spaces remain secure during non-business hours. As both a landlord and a community member, we are deeply invested in the business success of all of our tenants.
We evaluated and proposed several solutions to Mr. Carlson, none of which included a “uniformed escort” for any patron. Despite his claims, Marcus Partners would never take an action that denigrates or singles out an individual with a disability. The dignity of every human being is a central tenet of both our business practices and our personal beliefs.
Our ongoing discussions with Mr. Carlson, coupled with the lack of any new protocols instituted since we acquired the property, make his sudden decision to cease both discussions and operations quite perplexing. Our earnest desire is that CF Folks’ renowned lunch time service will once again soon be available to its loyal patrons and that it will operate from our property for years to come.”
Well, more terrible news. Gah. Thanks to all who passed on Kate Bennett’s tweet on Friday:
“Saddest DC food news ever: today was the last day of service at beloved CF Folks. I enjoyed lunch there so many times in the 37 years it existed on 19th Street. I hope Art can find a new spot. RIP, the best french fries in town.”
CF Folks’ website says:
“After 37 years, CF Folks will close its doors after service on Friday, November 9th.
Over the past four years we have been so restrained by our landlords to develop our business in the morning or later on in the evening that we cannot afford to continue successfully, “as a lunchtime only operation”. And we stated that clearly to the landlord some 5 years ago. (more…)
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8th and Upshur St, NW
Thanks to all who emailed about the sad Ruta Del Vino news. On Friday night SAF wrote us:
“Just came home from happy hour at Ruta Del Vino. Apparently tomorrow is their last day. We are all upset about this.”
At request of the owners I didn’t post anything and was hoping to learn more info yesterday but I didn’t hear back from them.
Update from the owners:
“To our regulars and our wonderful staff, thank you for the many friendships we made over the last two years. To all of our guests: it was an honor to serve you.
We would love to hear from anyone interested in taking over the lease. It’s a turnkey opportunity on a very hot block. Anyone interested can reach us at [email protected].”
Based on the number of emails I’ve received this has really hit Petworth folks hard. Ruta del Vino transformed this corner two years ago: (more…)
1338 U Street, NW
Uh oh, Peking Express has closed for renovations. Hopefully it’s for renovations and not for “renovations”. Stay tuned.
675 I Street, NW
Sweet! Thanks to a reader for sending. Back in December we learned that Killer E.S.P. (stands for espresso, sorbet and pie) would be taking over this DDP space. As a big fan of Julia’s, I’m marking this as mighty fine news.
more photos after the jump. (more…)
1399 New York Ave, NW. I believe entrance is on 14th Street
Thanks to Hannah for sending the Gong Cha update.
Gong Cha’s website says:
“The house special product is “Gong Cha Milk Foam Series”. The special-made milk foam took a long time to develop before Gong Cha founded. The main idea was from the milk foam on Coffee Latte, and to improve the taste with salty flavor. The Milk Foam tea contains a lower layer of brewed tea covered by an upper layer of special creamer. Creamy taste with fantastic mixture surprises customers and gives supreme experience.. This series is the best seller in Gong Cha stores.”
See the full menu here.