2412 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Hot on the heels of the Wingos news comes more action in Glover Park. Thanks to Ethan for sending. This is the Saigon Kitchen space that opened in the former JP’s strip club space back in April 2017. Eerkin’s website says (they have a Fairfax, VA location too): (more…)
818 18th Street, NW just south of I
Thanks to Nora for sending. Though I will certainly miss the name ‘Nice & Quick Mart’, that really is an awesome name, this has nice potential for a good lunch spot. Stay tuned for an opening date.
Ed. Note: Charcoal Town also contributed to ending our Shawarma drought.
Thanks to Kim for sending from K Street between 19th and 20th, NW. You can see Soho’s menu here.
300 Tingey St, SE
Thanks to Ben for sending: “100 Montaditos closes in navy yard? Tables and chairs gone.” Ed. Note: Their phone number has also been disconnected.
100 Montaditos opened up in Navy Yard near Bluejacket back in December 2014.
Thanks to Grant for sending the update that Aloha Poke has opened in the lower level at Union Station.
2218 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: Wingos is also still planning on opening, including, (another!?!?) sports bar in Adams Morgan.
You can see Wingos Georgetown menu here.
From Jackie Blumenthal, Commissioner ANC3B-02 via the Glover Park listserv:
“I learned yesterday that a Wingos has received a Certificate of Occupancy for a restaurant seating a maximum of 127-135 people for the location formerly held by Mad Fox Tap Room. Wingos did not apply as a fast-food operation, which would have triggered a need for a zoning exception. However, if it acts like one — for example, by using plastic utensils and paper goods instead of silverware and real plates — we can complain to the zoning administrator. For what that’s worth. (more…)
15th and P Street, NW
Milk Bar, Sweetgreen Shuffle, Blue Bottle Coffee and now the old Tortilla Coast space – thanks to Dominic for sending!
1901 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Grant reported on Friday: “Toryumon Japanese House at 19th and Penn is getting delivery of rice and noodles right now.”
This is the long vacant subterranean space previously home to SOHO, Crossroads and Heritage India/Zanzibar. And it looks like they’ve opened on Sunday:
Check out their menu here.
“Toryumon Japanese House offers tasty Southeast Asian Cuisines. It’s trendy eatery offering creative sushi, Tokyo style Ramen Asian fushion meals!
Toryumon Japanese House serving everything on the menu is freshly prepared in-house with thoughtful attention to even the most subtle details. (more…)
Ed. Note: You can read ‘The Case to Vote YES on Initiative 77 for #OneFairWage’ By Melissa Boteach and Eliza Schultz here.
by Lauren Kosiba
I graduated from American University with a master’s degree in Public Administration. I’m sure most students shared my experience – it was a long road to get to walk that stage, full of late nights proofreading term papers, conference calls or meetings for group projects, and check-ins with advisors to stay on track. However, what some of my classmates found most interesting about my experience was how I supported myself throughout my program – I was a server. They saw me on weekends when they were brunching with their friends; they were gracious enough to be flexible with group meeting times when I had to work evening shifts. I even helped a few of my classmates, who expressed an interest in earning extra money to supplement their modest (or non-existent) intern wages, pick up part-time restaurant jobs! I’ve worked in restaurants for the past 15 years. I have not had to ask my parents or friends for a loan – though I have had to ask my restaurant managers for an extra shift, sometimes “just in case.” My experience would have simply been impossible if not for the flexibility and good pay that I make as a tipped employee in Washington, D.C. You may not know it, but students like me who take on the financial burden of education are about to get left behind due to an initiative on the ballot in DC this June. The “District of Columbia Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2017” or Initiative 77, proposes to increase the tipped minimum wage to $15/ hr, which would eliminate the tip credit.
At first glance, you might think that this sound like a good idea. (more…)
2112 Pennsylvania Ave, NW looking west towards GW and Washington Circle
Thanks to Randy for sending:
“Just walked by new building on Pennsylvania Ave NW Between 21&22 and liquor license is up for “Flower Child”. Preliminary googling shows a restaurant from Dallas with healthy food making a dc debut.”
The liquor license placard for Flower Child says:
“New Class D Restaurant serving fast casual cuisine. Seating Capacity of 140. Total Occupancy Load of 165. Sidewalk Cafe with 40 seats.”
Flower Child‘s website says:
“At Flower Child, we make every last bite from scratch, using fresh ingredients from close to home and serving healthy food that takes you to a happy place. That’s our promise to you, whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, paleo, or just hungry. And just because we can do sugar-free, dairy-free and gluten-free doesn’t mean we do flavor-free… because where’s the happy in that?
We’re on a simple, soul-satisfying mission to radiate positively delicious vibes. So whether you’re in the mood to relax and dine in, or just grabbing a quick healthy bite to go, join us and nourish your mind, body and soul.”
Check out their menus here.
2112 Pennsylvania Ave, NW looking east
And next door to Flower Child is another placard for a restaurant called North Italia which says:
“New Class “C” Restaurant offering casual Italian dining. Total Occupancy Load of 260 with seating for 190 patrons and a Sidewalk Café for 40 patrons.”
North Italia’s website says:
“North Italia is more than just an Italian restaurant. We’re a group of folks who have become family, bonded by our mutual affinity for all things Italian. We’ve come to understand that there’s an art to the handcrafted experience, especially when it comes to Italian cuisine–something that we aim to perfect every day. Our kitchen is as open as it gets because we’re proud to show you our menu is handmade from scratch, with love, daily. To us, nothing is quite as satisfying as sharing a dish of homemade pasta and basking in post-meal bliss together.”
Check out their menus here.
