“Dear PoPville,
Looks pretty certain La Fourchette’s last day will be June 12.
Their business has been pretty good this month. Even the weekday dinners are busy. Glad to see them going out on a high note.”
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809 Upshur Street, NW
In other Upshur Street restaurant news a reader reports:
“I was walking by Timber pizza and they were testing out the pizza oven with some good looking pies. I talked to the owner briefly, and he said he hopes to be open in 8-80 days. They’re waiting on Pepco and then city inspections. Based on Slim’s progress, I’ll set my expectations at 800 days.”
And in seriously happening – your “Chesapeake Bay crab house” opens in the former Crane & Turtle space tomorrow at noon! Menu and full hours at Cappy’s Crabs here.
828 Upshur Street, NW
3710 14th Street, NW
Taqueria Habanero not sitting idly by waiting for Mezcalero to open up on the strip. Hopefully the strip can support both and hurrah for more outdoor seating!!
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
A poem by Charlie:
“Hey, Slim,
Slim.
Slim.
Hey, Slim.
Sliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim. Slimmm!
Slimslimslimslimslimslimslimslimslimslimslim! SLIM! SLIM! SLIM!!!
Slim.
Hey, Slim.
Better be good.”
On Monday Slim’s posted: “We have 4 inspections scheduled for this week. Getting closer!”
From an email:
“I work with sweetgreen, the destination for simple, seasonal, healthy food, and wanted to share news of their new “Make America Healthy Again” campaign and simultaneous menu changes, designed to spark a dialogue around the food system and its relationship to our country’s health crisis.
At Sweetgreen, they feel it’s important to not only talk about the food system and how it’s connected to public health, climate change and the environment, but it’s important to take real steps to address these issues.
As part of this campaign, and furthering its overall goal of building healthier communities, Sweetgreen is launching a new seasonal menu May 24). In keeping with the seasons, Sweetgreen changes its menu five times a year, so it will have its usual seasonal additions (more on that if you’re interested!). But for this menu rollout, Sweetgreen went a little further. May 24th also marks the fleetwide launch of its new core menu, to which they have made the following changes:
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They removed sriracha: The second ingredient in sriracha is sugar, so they removed it from all recipes, replacing it with the natural, sugar-free heat of dried chiles.
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They removed bacon: Simply put, you can’t be a healthy food business and serve bacon. Removing bacon is another step to get the menu to a healthier, more wholesome place.
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They added portobello mushrooms and sustainably farmed steelhead: The new Hello Portobello and OMG Omega bowls are rich and hearty in flavor, more nutritious and more compelling than the dishes they’re replacing (Avocobbo and Wild Child). The roasted portobello mix and steelhead toppings are delicious, versatile and sustainable.
Chef Stebner had some additional background to share, and you can read about it in this medium piece.”
2631 Connecticut Ave, NW
When we spoke about Nando’s new menu last week, lots of folks were asking about the status of the planned Woodley Park location. Previously they had told us they were hoping for a summer opening. I was skeptical at first but things seem to finally be progressing including a posting of the liquor license application:
“New Restaurant. Sidewalk Café with 45 seats. Total Occupancy Load of 192.”
Updates as construction progresses and an exact opening date is announced.
1401 New York Avenue, NE
A reader reports:
“Two places called “Pidzza” and “Sip and Dry Bar” have signs posted in the Hecht Warehouse.”
Anyone have some scuttlebutt on either of these? Updates as they get closer to opening.
601 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
From Mr. Henry’s:
“There are few traditions finer than summertime grilling and this summer Mr. Henry’s is breaking out the grill again for a Wednesday Biergarten with Chef Thomas, mastermind behind our Jazz Dinner menu, manning the grill. Offerings will include classic German wursts by Binkert’s of Baltimore such as Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Weisswurst, and Debreziner Wurst as well as soft pretzels and sauerkraut. Chef Thomas will also have with him the Big Red Beer Tub, containing Schöfferhofer Grapefruite Hefeweizen and Warsteiner Dunkel and Pilsner. The grill will be fired up every Wednesday at 5PM, weather permitting, and its offerings will be available both inside and outside.”
1120 19th Street, NW
19th Street’s recent closings continue with Olivia’s. Olivia’s opened up last summer in the former G Street Food space just south of Dupont. Perhaps, I should’ve given more weight to their description:
“We have absolutely no idea what we are doing. But here we are. And we have found our love and passion…food and more food! Finding fresh and local produce & meat and turning into a culinary masterpiece is what we do. Creating home made dishes with simple ingredients. Nothing fancy, nothing foo-foo…just delicious food.”
A reader sends this afternoon:
1314 9th Street, NW
From the owners of 1314 1/2 9th Street, NW:
“We at 1314 1/2 Inc. are thrilled to announce that a corporation formed by Can Yurdagul of Sushi Capitol and Sushi Ogawa has leased the former Seasonal Pantry space at 1314 1/2 9th St NW as of May 1. Can found our space through a PoPville post and though sushi had never crossed our minds as a tenant we believe it is a perfect fit in that quirky space which he plans to use to its fullest. We have talked at length about what is missing on the street and much of the conversation was based on the comment section of the PoPville post citing a lack of Sunday, daytime, fast breakfast and lunch, etc. options, all gaps he plans to fill. I cannot speak as to his exact opening date but work is happening within. Stay tuned.”
Ed. Note: City Paper reports: “The restaurant is currently undergoing some cosmetic upgrades and is set to open in the next two to three weeks.”