736 6th Street, NW
Word on the street is that a Little Sesame could be taking over the former Pidzza space next to the coming Spice-6 Indian fast casual in the former On Rye space. Ed. Note: Spice-6 looks super closer to opening.
Little Sesame is also coming to the former Veloce space downtown. Updates when/if more is known.
1828 L Street, NW
14th and T Street, NW
From an email:
“In 2003, the 14th Street Corridor was far from the bustling culinary destination it is today. Cafe Saint-Ex has been a steady cornerstone in the neighborhood for the past 15 years, and they’re celebrating this milestone with a Big Birthday BBQ Blowout on Sunday, May 13th from 4pm til close. From 4 – 9pm, guests can purchase a $15 food wristband for all you can eat food from the grill on the patio, as well as a $15 wristband good for unlimited pours of select Brooklyn Beer and Sam Adams beers (while supplies last). Both wristbands come with a raffle ticket for the chance to win fun prizes. Gate 54 will host a rousing round of karaoke from 7:30 til around 10pm when a DJ takes over the decks to dance our way til closing time.
The Birthday BBQ Blowout kicks off a series of monthly Patio Sessions at Saint-Ex. Future dates include: (more…)
1636 R Street, NW
Back in November we learned that “Nordic Fine Food” was coming to R Street just off 17th from the former Executive Chef to the Finnish Ambassador. Mikko’s website says:
“Rye, seafood, mushrooms, berries, and roots form the fundamentals of Nordic food. Each dish Chef Mikko prepares is an elegant combination of traditional and modern influence.
Nordic fare is unique in its simple, yet versatile, presentation. Using traditional cooking techniques such as curing, smoking and pickling, every plate delivers a distinct and refined taste.
By using ingredients sparingly, but with intention, Chef Mikko’s cuisine focuses on the depth of each individual flavor. Crafted with fresh berries, nutritious vegetables, wild roots and more, a wholesome, healthy palate is the foundation of Chef Mikko’s food.
Mikko’s café is a place to try an array of modern, healthy dishes while experiencing the intimate and comfortable environment Chef Mikko easily creates.
Chef Mikko cooks for others. His versatile cuisine is complemented by his innate ability to develop genuine relationships with whoever enjoys his meals.”
Check out their menus here and photos of the food here.
Outdoor seating coming too:
201 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Grant for the heads up:
“We couldn’t be more excited to announce that we have sold Slash Run to our manager, Christine Lilyea. She has been rockin’ the Run for the past couple years, and while we step away, she will keep serving up the burgers, beers and bands that you all love.
Best of luck to Christine and the crew! We’ll see you for a beer soon…
Love,
Jackie, Gordon, Nick & Ellen
(and now Christine!)”
Slash Run opened near the Old Soldiers Home back in 2015. The original owners were the folks behind El Chucho, Bar Charley, Little Coco’s etc. That they will “keep serving up the burgers, beers and bands” is all I needed to hear – congrats to Christine!
1060 Brentwood Rd NE
Thanks to Adelle for sending. You can see Paisano’s menu here.
1440 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to The Shinning for sending:
“Thanks Wisey’s for info! Better than Whole Foods (Friendship Heights) that didn’t have any signs up and definitely sold me a sandwich with romaine.”
You can read all about the Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce from the CDC here.
1905 9th Street, NW formerly 1905
From an email:
“Exciting news: CORTEZ will be launching all of its brunch offerings beginning this weekend (brunch is served at CORTEZ on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm). In addition to our brunch food items, for brunch only, we will be offering our Mexican Bloody Mary, and bottomless Mimosas. We also added a couple new food and drink items that we are offering at all times.
courtesy CORTEZ
I have included menu item descriptions and photos below/above in case you are covering any brunch pieces soon. Thank you for all of your support!! It means the world to us! (more…)
1500 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
What happened to Bar Dupont? I went to meet my date there yesterday and the door was locked and the inside looked like it had everything ripped out.”
Bar Dupont’s website says:
“We have commenced an exciting re-development of Bar Dupont. The project is planned on a phased basis to ensure minimum disturbance to our guests. Throughout this transition you can still enjoy the Bar Dupont experience. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.”
904 H Street, NE courtesy Dio Wine Bar
Thanks to Maria for passing on the good word from Dio Wine Bar:
“Check out the menu for the Arepa Zone pop-up at Dio this Friday, April 27 from 5pm-10pm
They will also take over our menu on April 28, May 4, and May 5 from 5pm-10pm.
So excited for Venezuelan food and wine pairings!”
Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)
Latoya Watson, “created an online petition to ask meal delivery apps Caviar, Postmates, and DoorDash to expand their service area to Ward 7 and Ward 8.”
And much of the props goes to Latoya Watson who’s campaign first got Postmates to deliver east of the river. And now more good news from a Caviar spokesperson:
“After hearing from diners, we turned on delivery service to Wards 7 and 8 earlier this week. We look forward to exploring other ways to engage with District residents and businesses as we continue to expand our service in the D.C. area.”