3216 Georgia Ave, NW at Kenyon
Union Drinkery tweets us:
“Hey Park View, we are now open Sundays from 12-9. Come by and try our new brunch items served from 12-5. Join us on the patio for peach bellinis, bloody marys, mimosas, food specials, and more! Cheers!”
Jake’s opened up across the street from Comet Ping Pong back in 2011. And now:
“LA TAZITA is here!
We are pleased to announce our downstairs concept and soft opening in time for Cinco De Mayo. Opening Wednesdays for trivia, Friday, and Saturday evenings La Tazita (the little Mug) will be a place to socialize, relax, drink, and eat delicious Tex Mex inspired food! So come on by today and Saturday to try it out! (more…)
740 6th Street, NW courtesy Spice-6
Earlier this week spoke about some scuttlebutt regarding a Little Sesame Hummus Shop opening in the old Pidzza spot next to the coming Spice-6 space. It looked like Spice-6 was super close to opening and indeed they are – today is the day!
From an email:
“Spice-6 Modern Indian will open its first DC location TODAY at 11am in Chinatown.
To celebrate the team will be offering a FREE MINI DOSA with purchase of any naan pizza, rice bowl, kabob entree, naan wrap or salad.
The DC location will cater to folks seeking traditional Southern Indian fare and also a full vegetarian and vegan menu. Also launching is a full made to oder traditional dosa menu and uttapam menu! (more…)
Photos by Harrison O’Neill
Thanks to Harrison for sending. This is the former Friends Kabob space at 20th and M St, NW. Updates as we learn more and they get closer to opening.
1195 20th Street, NW
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
From a press release:
“ThinkFoodLab, the R&D-driven space from José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup that features a rotating roster of fast-casual concepts, announces the opening of Butterfly Tacos Y Tortas. This new concept offers a menu inspired by Mexico City’s vibrant street food culture and Mexico’s rich regional diversity as a whole.
Drawing on the decade-long success of its sister restaurant, Oyamel, Butterfly features an all-new menu of tortas (Mexican-style sandwiches), tacos, salads, snacks, desserts (including Paletas) and a seasonally-driven selection of agua fresca flavors. This dynamic concept will also debut at Audi Field, the new home of DC United, in July.
Menu highlights for Butterfly include:
Photo by Rey Lopez
Tacos (3 for $10):
Cochinita pibíl con cebolla en escabeche: Yucatán-style barbecued pork with pickled red onion and cilantro
Chilorio de Res: Shredded beef in a smoky chile sauce, onion,raddish and cilantro
Hongos: Grilled trumpet mushrooms with guacamole, maggi sauce, and cheese
Pollo a la parilla con aguacate: Grilled marinated chicken thigh and green onion, with guacamole and salsa chipotle
Tortas: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jordan Barab
From a press release:
“Today, more than 100 independently owned and operated D.C. based restaurants and bars have signed onto a letter in opposition to Ballot Initiative 77. These restaurants and bars represent small businesses that are fueling a diverse and vibrant industry in Washington, D.C. Owners and operators at these establishments are raising their voices on behalf of their employees who are largely against Initiative 77.
Open Letter 77 (PDF) Ed. Note: I’m told more names are still being added to the letter too.
DC and Federal law already requires that DC tipped employees make minimum wage. Ballot initiative 77, the “District of Columbia Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2017,” proposes to eliminate the tip credit – which allows tips to offset hourly pay to guarantee employees are paid at least minimum wage. Restaurant owners and workers are united in opposition to this initiative for the disastrous consequences it could have on D.C.’s restaurant industry, its employees and customers–and greater economy.
Ian Grant, a tipped wage employee at Duke’s Grocery, made the following statement in support of the letter by owners and operators: (more…)
1314 U Street, NW
From a press release:
“The Smith is excited to announce the opening of its second location in Washington, DC at 1314 U Street NW. The Smith brings its signature lively atmosphere to the vibrant U Street corridor, introducing a wide array of unique menu options from weekday brunch to a revamped cocktail menu.
Under the direction of Executive Chef Brian Ellis, The Smith’s menu features bistro classics, an expanded raw bar, and cult-favorites including the Mac + Cheese and the Pot of Mussels. New to The Smith, the U Street location will offer brunch seven days a week as well as a selection of shareable main courses. Crave-worthy new menu additions include spicy fried chicken, lobster paella, square pizzas, and house-made pastas. (more…)
417 H Street, NE
The placard says:
“A new restaurant serving American styled cuisine. Seating capacity of 100, and a Total Occupancy Load of 100.”
Open since 2006 you can see Sidamo’s current menus here.
9th and Q Street, NW
I don’t know. Maybe. This is the word on the street!! Though I give this tipster an 85% accuracy rating. French Quarter Brasserie closed in January and Shaw Bijou closed in January of 2017. Chaplin’s is located down the street at 9th and P Street, NW and opened back in 2014. I hear the plans are to make the former Shaw Bijou a Japanese concept. STAY TUNED.
