4434 Connecticut Ave, NW
From an email:
“This week’s pop up at Bread Furst (tomorrow, Wednesday, 11 am – 2 pm) is:
Pastrami, rye, mustard
Pastrami, gruyere, mustard, rye
Pastrami Reuben
Brisket, bread and butter zucchini pickles, rye, horseradish”
Photo by Jai Williams
6th and H Street, NE
I believe the expression is boom!
In neighborhood dining news, @CavaGrill coming to the site of the former 6th and H St Bar & Grill, 523 H Street NE
— Chris Miller (@cemiller9903) September 30, 2016
Update: Or potentially boom. Cava Grill updates me via email saying this is not a done deal and that no lease has been signed yet. Updates when/if the deal is sealed.
Ed. Note: Back in March we noted that the building was on the market originally listed at $3,000,000. In July it sold for $1,150,000. Updates as construction progresses for Cava.
1905 9th Street, NW
Update: “Due to the impending foul weather projected for this Saturday, 1905 has rescheduled its BRATS & BREWS sausage fest to Saturday, October 15th. Thanks!”
From an email:
“BRATS & BREWS, 1905’s Oktoberfest celebration, returns to the roof deck on Saturday, October 8th starting at 1pm. Chef Joel Hatton & crew will be offering 3 types of sausages from Meats & Foods ($5 each), a selection of sides ($5 for 2), warm salted pretzels with mustard ($2 each) and cans of DC Brau Oktoberfest ($7 each). Sides include potato salad with haricots & tarragon, a marinated cucumber salad with dill yogurt, and marinated sesame mushrooms. All of the sides are vegetarian/vegan friendly & gluten free. They’ll also have a selection of krauts on hand to accompany the sausages.
Guests may choose to order a la carte or get a plate & a beer for $15 (includes 1 sausage, 2 sides & a can of O’fest). No reservations are necessary; lederhosen encouraged!“
828 Upshur Street, NW
Word is finally out on who’s taking over the Cappy’s Crabs space on Upshur – City Paper reports:
“While Japan will be the leading culinary influence for both the food and drinks, the restaurant is very much wrapped up in the personalities and viewpoints of its young, first-time restaurateurs. [Carlie Steiner and Kevin Tien] That’s why they’re dubbing it “New Japanese” cuisine because Tien, the executive chef, will punch up traditional Japanese preparations with Latin, Southeast Asian, and Korean flavors.
Himitsu will start by serving dinner Tuesdays-Saturdays from 5 p.m. to close. They will not take reservations. Instead, seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Mid-October is the projected opening date.”
On Facebook they shared on Saturday:
“Gettin’ lit @himitsudc // see you in a few weeks!!”
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin
5777 proving to be a very good year already for folks who live or work in Navy Yard. You’re getting a Bethesda Bagels early next year!
The owners tell me the lease was just signed but they are “Planning on opening sometime in the first quarter of 2017.”
Bethesda Bagels opened their first District location in Dupont Circle back in 2011 and it is never not crowded. (RIP Johnny Rockets, anyone remember Johnny Rockets?)
It’ll be in the new building right outside the metro station at M and New Jersey Ave, SE:
518 10th Street, NW
Bummer. Always thought Bistro d’Oc was a cool spot. They had an auction for all their items back in late August. Updates when we learn who takes over the space.
1301 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I called Sala Thai on U Street to place a pickup order of my favorite dish but the answered the phone with a different business name, not Sala Thai! They explained that they changed their name and only have a limited number of their Thai plates available. Luckily they said that they can still make my favorite chicken with pineapple dish but why the change?!”
Toku’s website says:
“We are serving traditional sushi, Japanese food, also some asian foods and beyond. We never stop developing for the better food solution for our customer. Try our signature sushi, special dishes from kitchen, or some fantastic asian foods. What do we have?
+ Happy Hours everyday from 4:00pm until 7:30pm
(Monday-Friday)
+ $1 per piece nigiri sushi from 12:00pm until 7:00pm
(Saturday and Sunday)
+ Signature Rolls and Monthly specials Only at TOKU
+ Delivery available lunch and dinner every day!!
+ Mothly special premium sake
+ Variety of sake that perfect for you
+ Japanese and domestic beer ready to serve every night”
Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)
606 Florida Avenue, NW
The liquor license placard for Rito Loco says:
“Restaurant serving Mexican food with seating for 49 and a Total Occupancy Load of 49. Applicant has also requested an Entertainment Endorsement and a Summer Garden with 47 seats.”
705 H Street, NW
From a press release:
“&pizza, the brand of unconventional pizza shops known for their craft pizza, and soda and ampersand-tattooed employees, announces the opening of its 16th shop in Chinatown at 705 H Street NW. The new location, which will open its doors today, marks the launch of &pizza’s new curated beverage concept that includes three signature cocktails, as well as the option for a dining experience with elevated service.
courtesy &pizza
The bi-level space will offer two distinct guest experiences. The first floor of the shop channels the hustle of Chinatown focused on take-out, ideal for &pizza’s new order ahead app feature that allows guests to jump the line.
The second floor offers a more elevated dine-in experience. A mural-adorned staircase welcomes diners to another level of the shop where they can order, take a seat and for the first time have &pizza Tribe members deliver pies and signature &bar cocktails right to their table. (more…)
