600 H Street, NE. Thanks to Tim
You lose some and you win some. Thanks to all who’ve messaged about the coming soon signage up for CAVA at 6th and H Street, NE.
Stay tuned and prepare for free food opening day.
Restaurants
2214 Rhode Island Avenue, NE
From Nido:
“Dear friends and neighbors,
As many of you already know, our last night of service will be Friday, December 22nd.
We want to take a moment to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who has stopped in to share a meal with us. It has been a pleasure to serve you, and we are so grateful for your friendship and support.
We also want to let you know that we are committed to continuing our relationship with this wonderful community. We have been working diligently to find a new tenant who will bring something unique to the neighborhood, and we will let you know more about what will be opening in our building as soon as we’ve found the right fit. (more…)
1322 H Street, NE
Big news from Frozen Tropics this morning:
“Shawafel owner Alberto Sissi confirmed to me that he will close his original location at 1322 H Street NE on Dec. 23. He plans to reopen the shop at a new downtown location (818 18th Street NW) in the spring. Alberto is also currently exploring the possibility of opening a location near Eastern Market.”
Shawafel first opened on H Street to rave reviews back in August 2011. Dagger.
14th and Irving St, NW on Irving Street. Photo by Ross
Whoa – Ross reports:
“Competition for &pizza in old Zombie Donuts space in Columbia Heights?”
&pizza opened in the Columbia Heights Plaza back in March 2016. Zombie Donuts closed in December of last year. Pidzza has locations in Chinatown, Ivy City and most recently opened on U Street. You can see their menu here.
As I was typing this up I just got this email from Matthew:
“Pidzza in Chinatown. This has been up for close to 2 weeks now.
A friend tells me the pizza sauces were too spicy so she only had the pizza once, but wished they had a non-spicy sauce because she would eat there more often.”
Updates when we have an opening date in Columbia Heights and more info on Chinatown.
1601 Connecticut Ave, NW Via CIRCA
Ed. Note: Thanks to Jeff Rueckgauer for giving us the heads up last night.
From an email:
“When we first opened CIRCA at Dupont over ten years ago, we never could have imagined the growth opportunities that our small restaurant in Dupont Circle would afford us. The concept for CIRCA was created on the back of a napkin – we sketched out a place where we always wanted to go. We named the spot CIRCA to pay tribute to Dupont Circle – since we were around, or close to, the Circle.
Our CIRCA brand has since grown to include our locations in Clarendon (2011) and Foggy Bottom (2011), and we are thrilled to join two new neighborhoods this year with our CIRCA openings in Chinatown (January 2018) and Navy Yard (Summer 2018).
We decided to exit our lease at the end of this month after 10 years in Dupont and turn our attention to our Chinatown opening in January 2018 – having the option to bring great management and team members who understand our company, our culture and our mission was an incredible opportunity we could not pass up. (more…)
2406 18th Street, NW
Last week I spoke about the resurgence of Ethiopian restaurants with word of Infusion coming to the former Chief Ike’s space. I didn’t realize the Quara that opened on H Street was the same Quara from Adams Morgan:
Time to bring back Spy Lounge or maybe NY NY Diva? No, definitely Spy Lounge.
202 M Street, SE
Well happy Wednesday indeed!! In scuttlebutt from a tipster who has a 100% accuracy rating (please no jinx, knock wood, knock wood) – the best pizza in D.C. is opening another branch in Navy Yard. I hear the former Il Parco space will become none other than a Wiseguy Pizza. But that’s not all. Those who remember the Parco/Park Tavern space remember there is a nice bar space so expect some serious beer options. In addition to the pizza expect some gelato and coffee options as well. Updates when confirmation comes.
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2440 18th Street, NW courtesy the Adams Morgan BID
Thanks to the Adams Morgan BID for the update on Bom Restaurant and Bar.
We will pour one, perhaps two out for both Millie and Al and then we shall officially move on.
Fingers crossed the chicken is finger licking good.
3404 Wisconsin Avenue, NW courtesy Silver
From a press release:
“Silver, an American brasserie in Bethesda and Cathedral Heights, has expanded its most popular menu to late night–brunch. Every Sunday, customers line up for Silver’s brunch. Now, they can experience brunch late at night as well from 9:30 p.m. to close. (more…)
1121 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Hannah for sending the good word on Arepa Zone‘s opening:
“Open now (and I’m here!). Apprently they had their soft opening yesterday and the line is almost out the door. Looks like they added some new things not offered on the food truck or at Union Market to the menu too.”
Menus and photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)