Restaurants

Maki Shop Closing 14th St. Location in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Maki Shop will close the doors of its retail location this month but that doesn’t mean its fans will have to say sayonara to their beloved Asian-inspired bites – in fact, your favorite maki hand roll may more accessible than ever.

Since launching in 2015, the brand’s Japanese fare has become a favorite of heath-focused Washingtonians and foodies alike. The recent success of their hand rolls being sold at places like Compass Coffee coupled with some new partnerships convinced co-owner Todd Ciuba that it would be best to shift away from retail. (In addition to Compass Coffee, select Maki Shop products are currently available at Union Kitchen Grocery, Georgetown University and NPR’s Sound Bite Café.)

The decision to close the brick and mortar store was a strategic one that will allow the Maki Shop’s owners to focus on and embrace the widespread demand for their products in a different way. The portability and affordability of the brand’s most popular items – the maki hand rolls – are an ideal match for wholesale distribution.

In addition to increasing their presence in grocery stores, coffee shops and boutique food retailers, Maki Shop may soon be popping up in vending machines, movie theaters and ballparks, thanks to some new and evolving partnerships. (more…)

The Legal Seafood Coming to Union Station will have a Total Occupancy of 101

By Prince Of Petworth

A liquor license placard for the Legal Seafoods coming to Union Station says:

“New Class “C” Restaurant with 71 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 101. Restaurant will serve traditional seafood fare including clams, cod, crab and chowder. No nude performances.”

Hours are listed as Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm.

You can see Legal Sea Foods Chinatown’s menus here.

End of an Era Coming – Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant for sale in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


1503 9th Street, NW

Oh wow – thanks to a reader for sending this Queen of Sheba listing from Craigslist:

“Operating restaurant for sale. Currently Ethiopian concept but could easily be converted to another cuisine. Located in Shaw on busy 9th Street and not far from the convention center. Full kitchen and bar. 3 1/2 years left on lease with a 5 year option. Approximately 1,900 feet plus basement storage. Rent is $5,670 a month. Asking $200,000. For more info please email or call Pete.”

Straw Stick & Brick Delicatessen Closing July 31st

By Prince Of Petworth


5111 Georgia Avenue, NW

From Straw Stick & Brick’s owner Carolina Gomez:

“DearSSBDelicustomers,

The building owner where we do business has decided to sell. After several months of thoughtful conversations Jason and I have decided to sell the business to pursue new opportunities that have presented themselves. SSB Deli will be closing on July 31st 2017 until the new owner is ready to re-open [as a restaurant] at a date that is to be determined.

We would like to thank everyone for the wonderful years that we have shared. Many of you are weekly regulars that have been frequenting the shop for over 5 years. I’ve been able to have the pleasure to meet most of you in person and we’ve gotten to know each other very well. You’ve become my friends and it has been fulfilling to serve the community. It’s been an honor to have built a place that you could come to get a bit of comfort food and see a familiar face. The shop originated as a small idea while we were in college. My dream has always been to contribute to the place where I grew up. (more…)

Boundary Road Closes on H Street but Bar Elena, from Boundary Road co-owner Karlos Leopold and chef Adam Stein, Coming in Late August

By Prince Of Petworth


414 H Street, NE

From a press release:

“H Street restaurant Boundary Road has closed to transform into Bar Elena, a multi-faceted space that will feature a seasonally-driven New American menu, an expanded bar, and classic arcade games. The new restaurant is scheduled to launch in late August.

Co-owner Karlos Leopold (Nido, Mola) has tapped Adam Stein (The Light Horse, Red’s Table) as the new chef and managing partner. Stein is leading the revamp ahead of his forthcoming project The Eleanor, a 7000-square foot bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue coming to Ivy City in early 2018.

“The aim of the transition to Bar Elena is to focus on all of the strengths that made Boundary Road successful, but with fresh updates that reflect a changing neighborhood and city,” Stein said. (more…)

Georgetown’s New SweetGreen Opening Early August

By Prince Of Petworth


1044 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“Sweetgreen, the seasonal, scratch cooking restaurant with a mission of connecting people to real food, today announced its new Georgetown location at 1044 Wisconsin Avenue.

Slated to open early August 1, Sweetgreen Georgetown is nearly 1,700 sq. ft. larger than the brand’s original location on M Street – which opened 10 years ago this August. The added space brings several new features to the Georgetown community, including: mobile + online ordering for easy pickup; a full menu offering to include hot toppings like sesame roasted tofu and curry-marinated chickpeas; two levels of indoor seating + outdoor patio space; and parking – making it even easier to grab lunch + dinner on the go. (more…)

ANXO Collabs For the Win – Check Out Plans for new Barracks Row Spot and Kennedy Street

By Prince Of Petworth


525 8th Street, SE

From a press release:

“After recently celebrating their one-year anniversary at their Florida Avenue location, the ANXO team introduced breakfast last weekend to their Kennedy Street Tasting Room. This weekend Timber Pizza is coming to Porrón by ANXO on Barracks Row with their own breakfast menu, pizza and Lost Sock Coffee. (more…)

Fox Loves Taco coming soon Signage at former Filter space in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Michelle Goldchain

Michelle tweets:

“Is some place called Fox Loves Taco replacing @MonroeStMarket’s @filter_coffee?”

Back in April we broke the news that Filter was closing and a new spot from the Little Red Fox folks would be taking over the space featuring a:

“variety of healthy take out foods, breakfast burritos and coffee drinks.”

Their Facebook page says:

“Serving specialty coffee & breakfast tacos in Brookland. Opening late Summer.”

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