624 T Street, NW
From Right Proper:
“The cheese mongers at Right Proper Brewing Company Shaw Brewpub are taking their eclectic cheeses and creating twists on the classic sandwich for the month of April. The pop-up will run Tuesdays through Thursdays in April, 12pm – 3pm, to provide a quick lunch option in the Shaw neighborhood. At least two savory combinations and one sweet combination will be available, with selections rotating throughout the month. (more…)
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
From a press release:
“WHAT: Chef José Andrés and various Washington, DC-area restaurants are banding together through an initiative Andrés has dubbed #FoodForOurLives (http://www.FoodForOurLives.com), offering free meals and discounted offerings for any student under the age of 18 with a valid ID, while supplies last. #FoodForOurLives proudly stands with the students who have come to make their voices heard against gun violence.
Free food will be distributed at various locations throughout the city and supported by ThinkFoodGroup, &pizza, Eat Well DC, and Sugar Shack Donuts.
Students under the age of 18 with a valid ID will be eligible to receive a 50% discount on their meals from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the following locations: (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged. The Washington Post reported yesterday:
“The lawsuit filed in Superior Court in the District of Columbia says when Caras was fired in 2017 she was the director of operations for the Isabella Eatery in Virginia and the highest-ranking woman in Isabella’s organization, Mike Isabella Concepts. The lawsuit says that during Caras’ three years with the company she was subject to unwelcome touching, sexual advances, vulgar and explicitly sexual remarks and gestures, and sexists insults and texts calling her a “dumb bitch” and a “whore” and false rumors about her sexual history.”
Mike Isabella just released a statement in response to the sexual harassment lawsuit. More soon, but here's a snippet: pic.twitter.com/V5Di8Q4d7H
— Jessica Sidman (@jsidman) March 19, 2018
Washingtonian reports more this morning:
“Isabella and his partners describe Caras as a “single disgruntled co-owner of the company” (she told the Post she owns a small share in Arlington’s Yona restaurant) and say that her accusations are supported only by former employees who are her friends. They bolster their defense by saying 60 percent of the company’s top management and leadership personnel are women and that Caras was replaced by a woman.”
You can read more allegations in the Post and in Washingtonian. Updates as the case develops.
812 7th Street, NW at I Street
This is the former Goethe-Institut that moved to K Street. You can see Yard House’s Springfield, VA menus here. Opening April 9th:
A peek inside after the jump. (more…)
1405 T Street, NW. Photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Colada Shop Opens Up Rooftop Garden and Kicks Off Havana Nights on Thursdays
WHAT: The wait is over! Colada Shop is ready to welcome guests into the rooftop garden on weekends and celebrate the spirit of the island and its vibrant culture with Havana Nights on Thursdays.
Every Thursday, starting April 12th, Colada Shop will rejoice Cuban life with an all-night happy hour affair. Guests will have access to $6 cocktails and $2 empanadas from 4:00PM – closing while listening to the beats of Caribbean tunes. Havana Nights will take place on both Colada Shop locations.
courtesy Colada Shop
That same weekend, Colada Shop in Washington, DC, will open the much-anticipated rooftop garden where guests can have a different experience with unique offerings which include pouched cocktails (such as the Babalu, Guava Daiquiri, and Rum Mule) priced at $10; pineapple sparkling sangria and mojito pitchers priced at $35; and all-day affair bites like empanadas, pastelitos and croquetas. (more…)
1627 K Street, NW
Good news for K Street Taco fans – Taqueria Local soft opened yesterday:
from their website
427 11th Street, NW
This is the former Elisir Italian Restaurant that closed in January 2014 and was then seized for tax issues back in February of 2014. A new liquor license for the space is posted for Punjab Grill:
“New C Restaurant serving Indian cuisine. Seating Capacity of 150, Total Occupancy Load of 199. Sidewalk Cafe with 50 seats. The License will include an Entertainment Endorsement to provide Live Entertainment.”
Updates as they get closer to opening.
looking north towards E Street near E Street Cinema
Photo courtesy Cortez
T-45 minutes to CORTEZ:
“a Baja, Mexico-inspired restaurant and rooftop tequila bar located in the heart of the vibrant Shaw and U Street neighborhoods.”
BAJA Fried Fish & traditional Mexican tacos. Photo courtesy Cortez
Full menu and hours after the jump. (more…)
3907 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Pale Fire Brewing is getting ready to launch full distribution in D.C. and we’re celebrating at Little Coco’s with the founder, Tim, with a four course dinner (just $45) paired with Salad Days Saison, Deadly Rhythm Pale Ale, Village Green Double IPA & Lucille Oatmeal Stout.
Come for dinner at 6:30pm on Tuesday, March 20th or just to try Pale Fire brews with Tim at 8:30pm afterward.
Here’s the menu: (more…)
inside 2307 18th Street, NW via Facebook
Sad news from Las Canteras:
“Las Canteras Peruvian Restaurant is closing.
Sunday March 18 will be our last day. Co-owners Gary Lee and Eddy Ancasi welcome you for lunch or dinner this weekend as we end a really great ride as one of DC’s premier Latin Restaurants. Reservations: 202-265-1780 or [email protected]. Check us out: www.lascanterasdc.com”
From the Adams Morgan BID:
“Las Canteras is closing.
Sunday March 18 will be our last day.
Nearly eleven years ago, co-owners Eddy Ancasi and Gary Lee set out on a mission to bring great contemporary and traditional Peruvian cuisine to the DC area.
Along the way, we have served 91,253 Pisco Sours, 60,492 Lomo Saltados and 78,000 servings of Ceviche. (more…)