2409 18th Street, NW
From a press release:
“The Cookie Jar DC, DC’s first and only edible cookie dough confectionery, is opening a pop-up shop, indefinitely, in the heart of Adams Morgan, beginning this Thursday, June 8. The shop will sell eight signature flavors of cookie dough. It will be open every evening starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Rise Bakery space at 2409 18th St NW, after the bakery closes each afternoon. (more…)
116 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to all who sent updates from the Kennedy Street Development Corporation:
“Back in early November, we spread the word that 116 Kennedy, the historic former home of Jackie Lee’s Uptown Lounge and Hofberg’s Deli, was for sale.
Well, we have some exciting news to report: Jackie Lee’s is returning in a new incarnation!
Partners Nick Schieber, Jason Crafton, and Amanda Kelsey, who have worked at various neighborhood bars throughout the District, plan to open a neighborhood tavern and restaurant under the name Jackie Lee’s (in homage to the former establishment).
Among other exciting things, we hear that there will be a horseshoe shaped bar, “smokehouse style” food, and weekend brunches.”
STAY TUNED.
350 Florida Ave, NE
Ed. Note: Also coming to the new Edison building near Union Market are Trader Joe’s and Pluma by Bluebird Bakery.
From a press release:
“Modern eatery and market, Shouk is excited to announce a second location is expected to open in early 2018 in The Edison at Union Market District.
Voted Eater Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year in 2016, Shouk is eager to bring its Israeli market food to a neighborhood known for its markets and dining destinations. Founder Ran Nussbacher and executive chef Dennis Friedman spent countless hours researching and composing dishes made entirely of plants. As the fast casual restaurant that satisfies every diet, Shouk’s new location will continue to offer a menu of airy pitas and earthy bowls for which it has become known. (more…)
3155 Mount Pleasant Street, NW in the old Radius spot next to Purple Patch
From an email:
“Karlos Leopold and Erin Lingle’s [Owners of Nido in Woodridge] new spot Mola is soft opening this weekend in Mount Pleasant. We’d like to invite PoPville to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday to preview the restaurant before the grand opening next Wednesday, June 7th. We’re offering 10% off during the soft opening weekend. (more…)
1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street
This sounds promising! From Instagram:
“Dot’s Spot A southern, breakfast pop-up restaurant & juice garden coming June 3 to @bkkcookshop’s patio in Shaw. Good, honest, clean living.”
Full press release after the jump. (more…)
1314 9th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any Idea what is going in old Seasonal Pantry Seasonal Pantry space? The paper has come down from the windows, there is a new bar with stools, a fridge and terrariums hanging in the windows.”
Almost exactly a year ago we learned that sushi from the owners of Sushi Capitol and Sushi Ogawa would be taking over the space. Maybe they’re getting close? Stay tuned.
via Tortilla Coast’s Facebook
A reader reports:
“Tortilla Coast abruptly closed for good today. I had a private party booked there for tonight and they called us this morning saying they have shut down this location as of today. No reason why.”
Tortilla Coast opened their Logan Circle location back in 2012. Updates when we learn who takes over the prime space.
701 Kennedy Street, NW
Hot on the heels of ANXO Cidery & Tasting Room opening last weekend, hang on to your hats Kennedy Street boosters – you’re getting a wood brick oven pizzeria this Fall!!! Huge, huge, huge news for Brightwood Park (old school north country Petworth) peeps pining for pizza. All I’m told is that the name is ROTONDA and they’ll be opening this Fall. STAY TUNED.
1401 Maryland Ave, NE
Scott reports:
“Here are the people gathered for the new Chick Fil A first 100 ride at 7:15…”
From Chick Fil A sends at 9:30am:
“The June 1 Chick-fil-A opening of the new Capitol Hill East drive-thru restaurant will be celebrated with a May 31 Road Trip, where upwards of 100 people can earn a free year supply of Chick-fil-A.
Right now, the 80 participants already in line will assemble 10,000 meals at the new restaurant for DC Central Kitchen where representatives will come to accept the meals and tell the participants about their mission. From there, participants will load two charter buses to continue on their Road Trip which will return them to the restaurant around 4:30 p.m. for a block party complete with receiving their year supplies. (more…)
2019 11th Street, NW just north of U Street
Last week we learned Charcoal Town, Shawarma, was coming to the former Chix space next to The Greek Spot at 11th and U St, NW. The owner of Greek Spot took umbrage. Now the owners of Charcoal Town respond with a message of reconciliation:
“Our main dish (Charcoal Shawarma) is so unique to that level of being provided for first time in the US.
And still, with the similarity in cuisine name, Mediterranean/middle eastern and Mediterranean/Greek cuisine can provide a wide range of options and we kept that in mind while preparing our menu for legal(Neighbors contract with the landlord) and moral reasons.
Legally, we can’t mention any neighbors lease details, but we definitely made sure not to breach any point of it,and no one can accuse us of breaching any contract unless ruled differently in a legal way.
neighborhood can see the similarities, all based on assumption, but when we open on 5/31 our guests will see (and taste) the differences and how we went to great lengths to ensure that every one still can like both places for their own specialties! We are just adding awesomeness to the awesomeness that already been provided in the neighborhood rather than being a competitor and forcing people to make a choice between one or the other.“