1826 Columbia Road, NW
Espanol is coming back to Columbia Road!! Back in 2017 this space was home to El Rincon Espanol which closed and then became home to Morgana Italian restaurant, briefly.
Looks like Espanol is coming back – stay tuned for Meson Espanol!
Thanks to M. for sending:
“Wanted to update that Letena is applying for alcohol license and I am assuming to have a distillery from Ethiopia from what I gathered for this poster (above).” (more…)
2928 Georgia Avenue, NW photo courtesy Feldman Ruel
Or scuttlebutt confirmed as we say in the business!
From a press release:
“Feldman Ruel, a leading commercial real estate firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is pleased to announce the $1,400,000 sale of 2928 Georgia Avenue NW, a 3,172-square-foot, single-story restaurant property most recently occupied by NuVegan Café. The buyer, Brian Chinn and his family—the owners of Negril Jamaican Eatery—will relocate their long-running Georgia Avenue location to the new site after more than three decades on the Howard University campus. (more…)
inside 610 Water Street SW photo by Dave Watts
From a press release:
“On April 29, international hospitality group Artfarm opened its doors to Fish Shop in Washington DC. Initially born in Ballater, Scotland, Fish Shop is a welcoming restaurant and bar, where seafood, craftsmanship and art combine. Designed to cater to local residents alongside the many seasonal visitors to the capital, Fish Shop will oEer a modern, informal 180-cover restaurant and bar with three private dining rooms also available to hire.
Celebrating the heritage and traditions of fishing, Fish Shop has been created for those who enjoy freshly caught seafood which is ethically sourced. A genuinely low-waste restaurant, everything from fit-out to furniture, packaging to retail has been carefully considered, with sustainability at the core of every element. (more…)
The magical news from Buffalo & Bergen:
“In Italy, la famiglia reigns supreme – which is why New York born, Gina Chersevani, is channeling her Italian roots for the most carb-tastic launch ever: the “Carb Bar”! A cocktail mixtress and bagel maven, Chersevani is expanding her concept to include a doughy dreamland (helmed by her hubby Neil Dundee,) exclusively rising at Buffalo & Bergen’s swanky new Cleveland Park spot. (more…)
2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
What a ride, what a ride. Last we check in November this space was supposed to become Connect Cafe but that never happened. Before Connect Cafe this space was home to Hum Yummy which was previously home to Moon Sports Bar which was also, briefly, home to Taco City. Prior to Taco City the space was also, briefly, home to the Gourmand Grill. Prior to the Gourmand Grill the space was the longtime home to the original Mr. Chen’s space. (more…)
2350 Washington Place, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like the former Carolina Kitchen at 2350 Washington Place NE is going to be Est. 1865. Might be the same restaurant that was at 3813 Georgia Ave NW.”
STAY TUNED.
300 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to J. for sending: “Signage up for Tari Trattoria in the old Marcellino wine bar space in Union Market!”
Debra also writes: (more…)
1128 H Street, NE previously home to Naby’s Island (Jamaican), Cusbah (Indian), and most recently Hakuna Matata (East African)
Thanks to D. for sending the Feru Ethiopian restaurant photos and news: “Already open, shockingly!”
A look inside: (more…)
11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending:
“Roasted Boon closed in Shaw? I think there were mentions owners of El Sol were opening something there but I don’t see signs of anything.”
STAY TUNED.