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…)



1525 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Via Umbria

Liquor license placard had finally been posted in Georgetown:

“A full-service Japanese ramen restaurant. Seating for 101 and capacity of 135 inside. Summer Garden with seating for 50. Total Occupancy Load of 185. Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment inside of the premises only. Holiday Extension of Hours Endorsement. Streatery Endorsement with 30 seats. Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”

Stay tuned for an opening date here too.


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