Restaurants

In Other Pizza News – Pie 360 Signage Posted on K Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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655 K Street, NW

A reader reports on new Pie 360 signage:

“Saw this on the way for a walk today. I understand there is one of these in Baltimore.
It’s in the 600 block of K St. west of Shouk.”

Their website says:

“Pie 360 was created to serve delicious food with all fresh ingredients in a fast casual atmosphere. Using the experience & recipes from our Coal Fire Restaurants, we will be able to bring our aged dough, three uniquely flavorful sauces & top it off with our mozzarella cheese made in house daily. We hope you will enjoy the experience of building your personal pizza & salad or choosing from one of our newly created panini’s.”

Check out their menu here.

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801 Restaurant & Bar coming to the former Dunya space in Shaw this July

By Prince Of Petworth

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801 Florida Ave, NW

801’s website says:

“Set to open this July, 801 Restaurant & Bar will serve dinner 7 days a week and brunch on weekends. We are looking forward to offering our guests a delicious food and beverage menu in a chic and welcoming environment in the Shaw neighborhood. 801 will feature a dining room spanning over 2 floors, with 3 bars and a rooftop deck.”

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This is from the folks at the DC Restaurant Group who also now own Shaw’s Tavern (and others, Front Page etc.) Stay tuned for an exact opening date.

Ed. Note: Dunya abruptly closed back in June:

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Lemon ‘Cuisine of India’ coming to the former Crios space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to Jeff Rueckgauer for sending word and the photo above.

Lemon’s Richmond, Virginia website says:

“Spice up your Life!! Come try some of our Traditional Flavors from all corners of India where every dish is made from Fresh Organic in-house ingredients, perfectly spiced according to each patron.

Driven by his passion for traditional and contemporary Indian dishes, Gary Singh opened Lemon Cuisine of India in the heart of Richmond to serve and cater the best Indian food one has to offer.

He is very passionate about every dish he makes, making sure it has the perfect melody of spices fit according to each patron. Come try some of the most mouthwatering and aromatic dishes RVA has to offer.”

Check out their menus here.

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2100 P Street, NW formerly Crios which closed back in February

Hazel Hiring Across the Street from 9:30 Club “Opening Soon!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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808 V Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for passing on the Craigslist ad:

“Executive Chef Rob Rubba’s Hazel, the newest upscale restaurant by Neighborhood Restaurant Group, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to be part of our opening team. Hazel will open in the Atlantic Plumbing development in DC’s Shaw neighborhood across from the 9:30 club and newly opened Landmark movie theatre. With an intimate 40 seat dining room, a 16 seat bar that opens up to the extensive patio, and additional outdoor private dining space, the restaurant will appeal to nearly every facet of dining experience.

Hazel will feature progressive American cuisine – combining flavors from around the world with traditional and contemporary techniques to create dishes that are refined, distinctive, and satisfying. Chef Rubba has been showcasing some of his dishes at pop-ups and events; guests can expect similar flavors and dishes like Grandma’s Zucchini Bread with Foie Gras Mousse or Gnocchi Bokki with pork-kimchi ragu on the menu. From the custom designed tableware to the intricacies of tea and beverage service, each and every aspect of the dining experience will be a personal and thoughtful reflection of Chef Rubba and his vision for Hazel. Complementing the menu will be a focused beverage program from Greg Engert and Brent Kroll, emphasizing global flavors that set off Chef Rubba’s cuisine. (more…)

Sneak Peek of La Jambe (Legit French Wine Bar) Opening in Shaw Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth

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1550 7th Street, NW

La Jambe legit. How so? In the El Solian way of “A Real Mexican Restaurant Run by Real Mexicans Cooking in the Kitchen”. The owner is French and she has created a spectacular space. Spectacular I say because of the details which you’ll see in the photos after the jump. But I can say it’s very hard to turn a totally new construction into a warm, cool, comfortable spot to hang out. Happily La Jambe has done it (and they weren’t even 100% finished when I stopped by to take some preview photos last week.)

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In addition to wine, you may recall, La Jambe will also feature Charcuterie & Fromagerie. I’m told for the menu you can expect:

“several “mise en bouche” starters including olives with herbes de provence, mortadella salad, and house made rillettes. We’ll be arranging several boards pairing Europe’s finest charcuterie and lots of tasty French cheese. There will also be sandwiches featuring those same charcuterie and cheeses on freshly made French baguettes, and for dessert, we’ll be doing a café/thé/vin gourmand, where your drink of choice is served with three mini-desserts.”

Standby for a 5pm opening this Thursday at 7th and Q St, NW across the street from Dacha. I haven’t been this excited about a wine bar opening since Cork kicked things off way back in the day (RIP Sparky’s) on 14th Street.

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Lots more photos of the awesome details after the jump. (more…)

Get Ready for the “Tower of Power” – Chao Ku finally Opens in Shaw!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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1414 9th Street, NW

From Chao Ku‘s Facebook:

“This Monday opening from noon – 3pm.
Tuesday through Saturday 11am – 3pm.
Closed Sunday.
Monday the 27th – Saturday July 2nd 11am – 10pm. Closed Sunday July 3rd.
After that:
Sunday- Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-10:30pm”

The Tower of Power = Wok Fried Spare Ribs, Pork Roast & Slow Cooked Belly, five spice, house pickles, & 4 condiments.

Check out their full menu here.

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