2100 Vermont Ave, NW at V Street
From an email (owner/partner or at least a very good friend of the family…):
“Wet Dog Tavern located across from the The Satellite Room and just north of U st corridor on Vermont has finally opened it’s doors to the public.”
1422 Wisconsin Ave, NW
We first heard plans about Boulangerie Christophe about a year ago. It’s opening next door to the former Commander Salamander space now an M & T Bank on Saturday.
“We’re opening on Saturday! Come see us in Georgetown! We open at 7:30AM! Restaurant & Bakery! A Bientôt!
Boulangerie Christophe: Bringing the Ultimate Bakery & Dining Experience from the South of France to Washington D.C. Located in the Heart of Georgetown.”
1054 31st Street, NW
Thanks to Andy for sending.
From a press release:
“The Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar announces the closing of their doors as of January 29, 2017. This comes after being in business for over 30 years and serving up some of the finest seafood and having the best raw oyster bar in the area.
“The restaurant was a big part of the community for over three decades. We thank all the diners who supported us over the years.”
There will be something new in the future. Plans of what that entails have not been released at this time. The restaurant was a favorite of locals and tourists alike, specializing in an extensive raw bar, seasonal menus, and offering a variety of locally sourced seafood. Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar, was located at 1054 31st St. NW in Washington, D.C.”
1405 T Street, NW. Photo by Rey Lopez
At long last the Colada Shop opens at 14th and T tomorrow and I’m happy to report it is awesome. Only thing is, it’s a bit smaller than I realized, fortunately they fill the space nicely. And more importantly the food was absolutely delicious. Every single thing I tried, I immediately wanted another one. Check the full menus below.
“To celebrate the opening of the DC location, on opening day – Wednesday, February 1st – Colada Shop will have surprise giveaways to the first 100 guests to walk through the door. Doors will open at 10:00AM.”
You can read the full press release here.
Photo by Rey Lopez
Couple more photos and menus after the jump. (more…)
Photo via @realDonaldTrump
Thanks to all emailed updates about the Taylor Gourmet/President Trump meeting yesterday.
“Dear PoPville,
Trump tweeted a photo of the Taylor guy standing over his shoulder and smiling as he signed this horrendous executive order today that’s trying to undo major health, safety and environmental regulations:
The American dream is back. We’re going to create an environment for small business like we haven’t had in many, many decades! pic.twitter.com/ZuJNaN6z8b
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 30, 2017
The Taylor guy is claiming in a tweet that he was just going to share his views with Trump. In reality, he was being used as a prop to smile while Trump did the work of big polluters and the US Chamber of Commerce.
— H O A G I E S (@TaylorGourmet) January 31, 2017
Here’s what some top consumer and environmental groups said today about the very Executive Order Trump was signing and that Taylor guy was standing over his shoulder smiling for: (more…)
1010 Vermont Ave, NW (just north of K Street)
When I last posted about Modern Market opening, some folks took issue with part of their description: “We’re a place where paleo, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free friends can all enjoy a great meal, together.”
Fear not:
Photo by districtcuisine
Thanks to districtcuisine for tweeting us: “Signage up for Abunai Poke at 1920 L Street, NW”
Abunai Poke’s facebook page says:
“Quick-service restaurant serving POKE bowls. Coming soon to downtown, DC!”
Ed. Note: A couple weeks ago we learned that Poki District is coming to the former Amorini Panini space at 906 F St, NW.
Updates as they get closer to opening.
1401 K Street, NW
Well I was not expecting this… DC Coast closed on December 31st, 2015. Now a liquor license placard has been posted for a Le Pain Quotidien:
“New Class “C” Restaurant with 149 seats, a Sidewalk Café with 66 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 223. Restaurant will serve café-style food and baked goods.”
14th and K St, NW
For those not DC Coast:
“Opened in Washington, DC in 1998, the iconic restaurant in an Art Deco landmark building was the daring first venture of Passion Food Hospitality partners chef Jeff Tunks, Gus DiMillo and David Wizenberg. They had a radical vision to open within the soaring first floor of the historic building at Franklin Square that essentially led the breakthrough for the 14th Street revival. It honored the tri-coastal regions where Tunks found his culinary passion and became an incubator for talented, award-winning chefs who got their start working under Tunks’ wing.
The Art Deco landmark was formerly a McDonald’s that bore the scars of its past: bullet holes in the walls and crime lurking outside, but the partners saw only opportunity. Tunks’ visionary approach paved the way for the area’s renewal and ushered in a new wave of contemporary American cuisine that led to critical acclaim from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Esquire, Bon Appétit and Food & Wine as well as praise from Travel + Leisure as one of the “Top 50 Restaurants in America.” Tunks was a pioneer for DC, among that first generation bringing a contemporary spin to the American table along with Larry Forgione, Jeremiah Tower and Wolfgang Puck. Tunks’ method for recruiting culinary talent followed a similar pattern: look for the potential. The toques who cut their teeth in his kitchen before launching their own ventures have a different perspective about the closing of DC Coast—a gateway that catapulted them to where they are today… (more…)
901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
The placard for Arroz has been posted:
“Full-service restaurant serving Spanish cuisine and seafood. Total Occupancy Load of 270 and a Summer Garden with 70 seats.”
Updates as he gets closer to opening.
4724 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending the good news about Las Placitas and Athena Grill.
Anyone take a taste of Athena Grill yet?
4720 14th Street, NW