I have to admit that I’m leaning awesome. But in my defense, I have been drinking. What’s the verdict?
This is the former OYA (briefly BOE) space. Back in September we learned they were shooting for a “Late 2018” opening. A peek inside revealed a lot more work needs to be done but we’ll update when they get a firm date.
Boqueria opened their first D.C. location in Dupont Circle back in 2012.
In the meantime about those signs?
You can see their menus here.
More signs after the jump. (more…)
Thanks to Shubha J for sending:
“L’Enfant Plaza eatery update: Rice Bar to replace Pie Five, which closed many months ago.”
What’s the best, current, lunch option in L’Enfant?
Ed. Note: Rice Bar also has D.C. locations at 1206 G St NW, 1015 15th St NW, 1020 19th St NW, 600 Maryland Ave SW and 409 3rd St SW. You can see their full menus here.
615 Eye Street, NW around 6th and I St, NW
Thanks to Claire for sending the coming soon signage for Chaia in Mount Vernon Square next door to Karma Modern Indian Sign says Chaia will be opening in December!!
“Like the Georgetown shop, the brand’s second brick-and-mortar location will feature a menu of made-from-scratch, plant-based tacos, sides and natural beverages in a stylish and inviting setting. (more…)
Courtesy: ABC’s Shark Tank
From a press release:
“Soupergirl, the small-batch, healthy soup company, will battle Sunday for a deal on ABC’s Shark Tank. CEO Sara Polon will appear on Shark Tank on Sunday, October 21st, to try to cook up a deal with the celebrity Sharks.
Polon is a former stand-up comedian turned soup entrepreneur. She will appear on the Shark Tank episode with her mother, Soupergirl co-founder Marilyn Polon. (more…)
111 K Street, NE
Thanks to Lindsey and NerdyAndNatural for sending:
“Buredo really must not be doing well – they closed the NoMa location (which just opened in June)”
Buredo closed their H Street, NE location back in August and Tenleytown in September. This leaves two stores left, the original at 825 14th Street, NW and Dupont/Downtown at 1213 Connecticut Ave, NW.
2029 P Street, NW
Doug reports:
“Check out the photographic evidence that something new is coming to the former Kabob House (next to Obelisk and above Panas). Does anyone know what it is?”
STAY TUNED.
Thanks to all who emailed about Gong Cha coming to New York Ave:
“Signage is finally up and there’s a Poki DC right next to it! 1399 New York.”
Their 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.
1120 Maine Ave, SW
From a press release:
“Nicholas Stefanelli Opens Officina, an Italian Culinary Mecca at The Wharf, D.C.’s Newest Neighborhood
Featuring a curated marketplace, trattoria, year-round rooftop, and D.C.’s only Amaro Library
Nicholas Stefanelli, chef and owner of D.C.’s Michelin-starred Masseria, opens Officina at The Wharf, joining a group of D.C.’s most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs and artisans. Inspired by the marketplaces of Italy and located in the heart of the city’s newest neighborhood, Officina, which translates to “workshop,” is a three-story complex that provides Washingtonians with a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. The realization of Stefanelli’s career-long dream to bring the very best of Italian gastronomy together under one roof, Officina will do just that–with its highly curated marketplace, traditional trattoria, unique Amaro library and unmatched rooftop vistas. (more…)
1214 18th Street, NW
Good news for chicken heads. My sources deep in the fast casual chicken world have a juicy tidbit for us today – Chick-Fil-A cometh to 18th Street. I’m hearing 1214 18th Street, NW (near Nando’s buckle up son) and Eighth Street Lounge, Shake Shack etc. It’s not clear exactly which space it’s taking, not sure if the Rabbit Hole fell through or if the Eritrean Cultural & Civic Center is being split. These spaces were formerly home to MIA Lounge, Lupe Mexican Cantina and Sesto Senso
Anyway I give this scuttlebutt an 87% accuracy rating.
STAY TUNED.
713 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Eric and Jeff for sending. The liquor license placard for Cheesemonster Studio says:
“New Restaurant specializing in creative cheeseboards with accompaniments such as cured meats, nuts, pickled vegetables and sweets. Will also have an array of light fare appetizers available. Cheese classes and wine tastings will be held. Sidewalk Café with 10 seats. Total Occupancy Load is 15 with seating for 14. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment inside the premises only.”