Alley entrance to Maydan at 1346 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Emma for passing on from Bon Appetit yesterday:
“it takes only one meal–and a couple hours staring longingly at the huge hearth and all the charred meats and puffy bread coming off it–to realize why it was so worth it.”
Read the full story here.
Back in April Maydan was also selected “#1 on Food & Wine Magazine’s top 10 restaurants of the year”. So it will indeed be very tough to get a table – but worth it when you do!
2420 18th Street, NW
Zenebech with the official announcement!!
“We are officially re-opening on Friday August, 24th at 5pm. We hope to see you for dinner!!!”
Zenebech has been closed since December when a fire gutted next door neighbor #1 Juicy-Cajun Seafood, damaging Zenebech. Zenebech Injera had only recently reopened, after moving from Shaw, in August 2017. Let’s give them a big welcome back next Friday!
1054 31st Street, NW
Ed. Note: This is the former Sea Catch space that closed after 30 years back in January 2017.
From a press release:
“Good Apple Hospitality is thrilled to announce that it will soon open Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill, a new restaurant concept featuring regional American cuisine with a modern raw bar, fresh seafood and seasonal fare. Nestled in Canal Square along the historic C&O Canal in Georgetown, Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill will celebrate the rich history of the location and region, while offering something refreshing and exciting for diners. (more…)
1357-1359 H Street, NE
This was previously the home to H Street Coffee and SOVA before them.
The liquor license placard for The Outsider says:
“New Class “C” Tavern serving a full menu of Japanese fare, cocktails, beer, and wine. Total Occupancy Load of 50 with seating for 49 patrons.”
The Outsiders also said:
Updates when this Outsider gets closer to opening.
“Dear PoPville,
The Coupe is going through some changes in the next month. We’ve had summer hours for about a month now (weekdays: 7a-2p; weekends: 7a-4p) and have been working diligently on some awesome projects that will not only better The Coupe for the customers and community, but also for our amazing staff.
On August 26th at 4pm, the Coupe will close down for just over 10 days. (more…)
Photo by Dan Winston
Dan writes:
“Unreal breakfast this morning at Bird’s Eye Eatery, just opened inside Doi Moi at 14th and S. I’ll be back soon to try the breakfast sandwich!”
Anyone else take an early taste?
14th and S Street, NW
2905 Sherman Ave, NW
YES Finally!! Thanks to Amanda for sending the good word on Bun DC‘s imminent opening:
“Bún DC is a family-owned restaurant serving authentic dishes from Sóc Trăng, Vietnam. Our recipes are inspired by memories of growing up and learning to cook in Southern Vietnam, and we are proud to share our culture with you at this quaint little restaurant in the nation’s capital.
Bún DC is the sister restaurant of Pho Viet–located at 3513 14th St NW, Washington, DC.”
Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)
601 New Jersey Ave, NW. Photo by Jae Daniel
Thanks to Jae for sending the update that Ministry had a private event and “opens next week.” Ed. Note: Not sure if that means later this week or next week. At any rate it’s soon! Their website lists staff positions open and says:
“At The Ministry, we love all things coffee, food, and wine.
It is the heart and soul of what we do. Coffee is our energy, food is our motivator, and wine is our joy. We believe in basking in the moments that are meant to be unrushed. We seek to provide an inviting space that encourages conversations, engagement, and community. (more…)
1362 H Street, NE
I forgot about you Kitsuen. The liquor license placard says:
“A tavern that will serve ramen noodles. The tavern is requesting a Summer Garden with seating for 50 patrons. Interior seating for 109, with a Total Occupancy Load of 150.”
In addition to the ramen will be hookah too.
STAY TUNED.
1370 H Street, NE
Thanks to Grant for sending the update that Caribbean Citations, “turn a traffic ticket into a meal ticket”, is now open on H Street. They opened August 4th and hours are 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Check out their menu (including discounted traffic ticket prices) after the jump. (more…)