922 N Street, NW – Rear in Blagden Alley
The liquor license placard says:
“A restaurant and bar serving a contemporary Hong Kong-inspired menu along with alcoholic beverages popular in Hong Kong.”
Updates as they get closer to opening in the former Rogue 24 space in between La Colombe and the coming Village Whiskey. Incidentally, the Village Whiskey construction is looking good:
3411 Connecticut Ave, NW
Kicking this series off with a classic – the Cleveland Park Firehook with one of the most pleasant and most unexpected patios in town:
surrounded by grapes:
Last vestige of the legendary Roma Restaurant:
1409 14th Street, NW
The transformation from Playbill Cafe to Da Hong Pao is complete:
Photo taken on Saturday so not clear if opening is this week or next – but soon!
Peek inside:
RIP:
September 2011
1020 19th Street, NW
Moxie’s soft opened in the former Retrospect Coffee and Tea space that closed last summer and was Java Green before that. Moxie’s website says:
“JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, COFFEE OR DESSERT
At Moxie’s, you’ll experience a casual, friendly environment with great food and a relaxing atmosphere.
We have a different, modern and ecclectic menu to satisy both your naughty and nice cravings!
And remember to add one of our Handcrafted Signature Sauces to your entree.”
You can see all their menus here.
917 V Street, NW
From an email:
“Come out for our 5th annual Crab Crack at American Ice Company! Feast on crabs, peel and eat shrimp and corn on the cob in addition to our regular menu items. First come, first served.
What: Fourth of July Crab Crack at American Ice Company
When: Monday, July 4th, 1:00 pm until the fireworks start
Cost: Crabs will be priced at market rate.”
808 V Street, NW
From a press release:
“On Monday, June 27, Executive Chef Rob Rubba opens Hazel restaurant in the Atlantic Plumbing building in D.C.’s burgeoning Shaw neighborhood. Located at 808 V Street NW, Hazel features a 38-seat dining room, a 16-seat bar and a 38-seat patio.
courtesy Hazel
From the style of service and plateware to the restaurant soundtrack, each and every aspect of the dining experience is a personal and thoughtful reflection of Rubba and his vision for Hazel. Rubba was formerly at Tallula and Azur here in Washington, but he has spent time working from coast to coast in kitchens like Le Bec Fin and L20, and for famed chefs such as Guy Savoy, Charlie Trotter, Georges Perrier and Gordon Ramsay.
courtesy Hazel
Rubba’s menu combines flavors from around the world using traditional and contemporary techniques to create dishes that are distinctive and satisfying. A menu of shared plates–the way Rubba prefers to dine himself–will make up the majority of the menu, with dishes such as Grandma’s Zucchini Bread with Foie Gras mousse; Crispy Chickpea Tofu with pickled cucumber, mint, and Szechuan lamb sauce; Hamachi Crudo with crispy rice, black lime, shaved radish, and salted plum; and Gnocchi Bokki with pork-kimchi ragu, perilla seeds, and smoked pecorino. (more…)
14th and Florida Ave, NW
From an email:
Pizzeria Vetri D.C.
June 2016
“Marc Vetri and his team are excited to open the 4th location of Pizzeria Vetri, dedicated to the fine art of authentic Italian pizza making, in Washington, D.C. this June. After successfully opening 2 locations in Vetri’s home base of Philadelphia, along with their latest location in Austin, Texas, Pizzeria Vetri D.C will feature an expansive selection of seasonal, wood-fired pies in a casual, comfortable setting. From the classic Margherita and rotating Pizza al Taglio, to cult favorites like the Rotolo, a crispy pinwheel of pizza dough filled with ricotta and mortadella topped with pistachio pesto, fresh salads and dolci offerings, all ingredients are made in house daily using only the finest ingredients. James Beard Award-winning Chef Marc Vetri and his team are excited to bring the latest iteration of Pizzeria Vetri to the nation’s capital this summer.”
501 Florida Ave, NW
From a press release:
“The Royal is celebrating one year in LeDroit Park on Monday, June 27 with a day of festivities, specials and free icy treats to show its appreciation to the loyal customers, neighbors and community which has supported its first year in business.
The all-day coffee shop-cocktail bar-restaurant hybrid will give away free Cold Brew Ice Pops to guests, made from Counter Culture Coffee’s limited-release Cold Hearted coffee steeped for 10 hours, with a house cold brew syrup and milk (one per customer). (more…)
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
* Knock wood, God willing, Fingers crossed, Baruch Hashem. For real this time if all goes well.
With Shaw like fervor, Petworth’s restaurant scene continues to explode. I’ve been getting lots of emails from folks spotting diners at the long awaited Slim’s. These have been private events but I’m told it is very very likely they’ll be open to the public on Wednesday.*
In the meantime I call dibs on a booth:
photo credit Seth Kaplan
photo credit Seth Kaplan
photo credit Seth Kaplan
photo credit Seth Kaplan
3911 Georgia Avenue, NW – my photo from 2013 to the left, Homestead’s today to the right
Petworth busting into to the Shaw action…
From a press release:
“The team behind The Blaguard – the beloved neighborhood bar in Adams Morgan – will officially open its new restaurant, Homestead, Thursday, June 23, 2016 in the heart of Petworth at 3911 Georgia Avenue NW. The menu – developed by Executive Chef Marty Anklam – will focus on chef-inspired comfort foods in family-style portions, seasonal cocktails, and local, responsibly sourced ingredients. Homestead’s opening marks the first solo restaurant venture from Nic Makris, co-owner of The Blaguard, as well as the return of Chef Anklam to his hometown roots. (more…)