14th and Irving Street, NW
Whoa – massive update on that Wawa coming to Columbia Heights. A commenter wrote in the original post:
“I just spoke with my friend who work at pizza place next to five guys Columbia height metro station. His workplace along with other store there (five guys, potbelly, etc) will soon close and replaced by wawa.” (more…)
1828 L Street, NW photo by Lila Guterman
First Poke opens across the street and now Hummus. Thanks to all who messaged about the new coming soon signage for Little Sesame coming to the former Veloce space, which closed back in December. Little Sesame‘s previous location in Dupont closed along with DGS Deli back in February. (more…)
courtesy Indique
From a press release:
“Beginning today – Thursday, April 12th, 2018 – celebrated modern Indian restaurant Indique based in the heart of Cleveland Park in Washington DC – will begin offering their new ‘Thali Thursday’ offerings – dinner service only – featuring three new authentic Thali options including Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian, and Seafood in addition to their a la carte menu.
Indique owners Executive Chef K.N. Vinod and Surfy Rahman are launching ‘Thali Thursday’ with the hopes of being able to share an ongoing Thali experience with diners providing them with an interactive and engaging culinary experience that invites them to engage all of their senses, to share background with them on the history and popularity of this authentic dish of which is served throughout various regions of India, and to also teach them the best way to enjoy this unique culinary experience. Three Thali specials will be available every Thursday for dinner service including a Vegetarian Thali priced at $22 per person, a Non-Vegetarian Thali priced at $24 per person, and a Seafood Thali option priced at $26 per person.
A thali is a traditional Indian platter that is composed of an assortment of small dishes providing a balanced meal while incorporating an exotic variety of flavors and textures including salty, sweet, tangy, and crunchy, just to highlight a few. Thali is often enjoyed during popular holidays – such as Diwali – celebrated throughout India, so Chef Vinod and the team at Indique look forward to sharing this Indian culinary favorite with DC area diners and beyond moving forward.”
Dining Room at 3512-14 Connecticut Ave NW courtesy Indique
INDIQUE DIWALI DINNER SPECIALS (more…)
1601 Connecticut Ave, NW at Q Street
Thanks to Joe for the heads up. Magnolia Kitchen & Bar’s website says:
“We are open!
Dinner – Starting at 4 pm daily
Lunch and Brunch to follow soon…”
Check out their menu here.
After 10 years, CIRCA closed here on December 31st.
1895 L Street, NW
Thanks to Grant for sending the update that Poki DC had opening at 19th and L Street, NW.
Poki District opened their first store in Penn Quarter last year. Their website says they’re also coming to 1399 New York Ave – and other spots in Maryland and Virginia. You can see their menu here.
Update: It’s true!!
520 N Capitol Street, NW
From the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington:
“Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is thrilled to announce restaurant founder and publican Daniel Coleman will be honored with the 2018 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award at a reception on Monday, April 30 at 5pm. This is one of the twenty-one awards presented during the RAMMY Awards season and is named in honor of legendary Washington restaurateur Duke Zeibert. The honor is determined by RAMW’s Executive Committee and recognizes an individual whose hard work and outstanding initiative has increased the profile and success of the metropolitan Washington foodservice community and dining landscape.
Daniel Coleman courtesy The Dubliner
Coleman opened his restaurant The Dubliner on March 8, 1974, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. (more…)
Latoya Watson, campaign creator
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to let you know about a new campaign launched by Ward 7 resident, Latoya Watson. She created an online petition to ask meal delivery apps Caviar, Postmates, and DoorDash to expand their service area to Ward 7 and Ward 8.
We recognize that businesses should be accountable to their customers. With this petition, Latoya wants to make sure these companies hear directly from their would-be customers in Wards 7 and 8, as well as their allies in the rest of the District.
“I live in River Terrace, and I work downtown. The disparity between what I can access at work versus at home is astounding. New companies promise a better, more open, more convenient future, but seeing the inequitable distribution of service makes me ask, a better future for whom? It’s pretty hard to miss that delivery services are disproportionately leaving out Black individuals, like me, my family, and my neighbors. Black people deserve quality food and equal service, and that’s why I started this campaign. Something has to change.”
Alley entrance to Maydan at 1346 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Charles for sending: “Quite a feather in the neighborhood’s cap!” You can see the glowing words from Food & Wine here.
Ed. Note: I don’t get out that often these days but I have been lucky enough to hit Maydan and it truly is an awesome experience. I also love their sister spot Compass Rose (14th and T St, NW). A well earned accolade indeed – congrats to all the folks behind Maydan’s success!
1314 U Street, NW
For a minute I thought maybe The Smith had given up on their planned U Street location. I was very wrong, they’ve quietly made a ton of progress:
The Smith’s Penn Quarter location opened back in December 2016. Check out the 9th and F St, NW menus here.
Updates as this 216 seat restaurant gets closer to opening.
601 New Jersey Ave, NW
Small update on The Ministry Coffee and Wine Bar that we first learned about back in September 2017. The liquor license placard says:
“A new Tavern and cafe serving coffee, sandwiches, pastries, small plates and artisanal cocktails. Seating capacity of 55 inside. Total Occupancy Load of 150. Sidewalk Café with 20 seats. License will include an Entertainment Endorsement.”
Updates as they get closer to opening.
you can see the Capitol peeking out in the background