1610 U Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word about Exiles Bar coming to the Stetsons space. There’s another tear in my beer but I’m excited about the prospect here:
Restaurants
425 I Street, NW
From a press release:
“Turkish-born restaurateur Hakan Ilhan is pleased to announce the Monday, May 2nd opening of his new 160-seat restaurant, Ottoman Taverna, at 425 I Street, NW, Suite #107, Washington, DC 20001, located between K & I on 4th Street), which will open for dinner service with lunch and brunch following shortly. Atlanta-based Matt Norris of Norris Design is the design firm of record for Ottoman Taverna. The design scheme for the restaurant’s distinctive interior pays homage to the turn-of-the-century casual restaurants found throughout the arrondissements of Istanbul.
At Ottoman Taverna, the menu will be comprised of classic dishes that incorporate traditional cooking techniques to pay tribute to the true flavors of Ottoman cuisine. Ottoman Taverna’s dinner menu will feature, soups and salads, cold and hot meze, flats breads, and entrees. Small plates will range from $7 to $14.95, and entrées from $16.74 to $24.75. Highlights from the dinner menu include Kırmızı Mercimek Çorbası, red lentil soup with onion, tomatoes, and paprika oil; Grilled Calamari Fattoush Salad with pearl couscous, tomatoes, cucumbers, and crispy pita chips; Confit Garlic Hummus, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, paprika and served with pita bread; Ímam Bayıldı, roasted eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, onions, and basil oil; Çerkez Tavuğu, Carcashian chicken with walnut, garlic, and paprika oil; Karides Güveç, shrimp stew with a saffron tomato broth, garlic chips, and fresh herbs; İçli Köfte, bulgur wheat köfte stuffed with ground lamb and beef, walnuts, and parsley sauce; Sucuklu Pide, flat bread with spicy lamb sausage, cows’ milk cheese, arugula, and marinated red onions; Adana Kebab, char grilled lamb and beef kebab seasoned with red pepper and herbs; Karnıbahar, cauliflower stew with tomatoes, cipollini onions, and parsley; Hünkar Beğendi, slow braised lamb shank served over eggplant puree; Tavada Levrek, pan-seared Branzino with mashed fingerling potatoes, capers, tomatoes, olives, and sautéed spinach, as well as Moussaka, eggplant, potato, ground beef, and béchamel sauce.
Additionally, guests will want to experience Ottoman Taverna’s Happy Hour offered Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the bar. One can anticipate a featured menu featuring hot and cold meze, as well as select flat breads for half the regular menu price. Happy Hour menu highlights include Midye Dolma, mussels stuffed with herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants; Hummus, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, paprika, served with pita bread; Muhammara, red peppers, walnuts, olive oil, served with pita bread; Şakşuka, crispy zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers served over tomato and mint yogurt sauce; Sucuk Şiş, grilled spicy beef sausage; Sigara Böreği, homemade dough wrapped with feta cheese and parsley; Falafel, chickpea fritters with tahini sauce; Lahmacun Flatbread, crispy thin flat dough topped with ground lamb, special spices, and served with lettuce and tomatoes, as well as Kekikli Keçi Peynirli Pide, flat bread with goat cheese, fresh thyme, oven roasted tomato served with arugula and marinated red onions. Happy Hour menu items range in price from $3.50 to $6.”
(more info and tons of photos after the jump.) (more…)
2631 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard any updates on the Woodley Park Nando’s?”
The folks from Nando’s tell me: “We hope to open Woodley this summer“
At the Red Derby of course:
“Need an escape after your fancy brunch extravaganza for mom?? We’ll extend Mimosa and Bloody Mary specials so you late bunnies can partake. Can’t go home for Mother’s Day and want to party away your Sunday like it’s 1999?? Have a discounted make your own mimosa set up. Have a cool, chill mom who doesn’t want anything fancy?? Bring her to Derby and enjoy both specials!!”
14th and Quincy St, NW
“Radiator, a cocktail bar and neighborhood gathering place featuring contemporary American small plates with global influences, will open on April 28 off the 14th Street corridor at 1430 Rhode Island Ave. NW. Radiator nods to the spirit of its surroundings in both its name – a reference to 14th Street’s rich automotive past – and lively, engaging experience. The bar is located adjacent to the new Mason & Rook Hotel.”
Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)
Blue Moo Frozen Yogurt opened up back in June 2012 in the same building as the recently closed Hudson Trail Outfitters.
4530 Wisconsin Ave, NW
And up the block Kitty O’Sheas reports on Tuesday:
“Rumors of our demise were vastly exaggerated, opening at 6pm tonight!”
4624 Wisconsin Ave, NW
750 E Street, NW
A reader reports:
“Looks like the Austin Grill in Penn Quarter is closed. Can’t say that it will be missed. I hadn’t been in several years but the food and service were consistently poor. Hopefully something great takes its place.”
Ed. Note: Austin Grill’s website still lists a Penn Quarter location though their phone just rings without going to voicemail. Anyone know what day they closed? I feel like they’ve been there forever, anyone remember what year they opened? Years ago before options were a plenty in PQ this was a pretty great happy hour spot. Updates when more is learned.
E Street looking east toward 7th via google maps
601 Massachusetts Ave, NW
A reader reports:
“Looks like another D&B will be opening at the corner of 6th and Mass Ave NW in the newly constructed Arnold & Porter, LLP building.”
Thanks to all who sent emails about this. You can see their 15th Street menu here.
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1405 T Street, NW
Ed. Note: Seating capacity for DC will be 22.
From a press release:
“Named after the iconic Cuban-style coffee, Colada Shop is a concept that blends together the contemporary lifestyle of Washingtonians with the Cuban tradition of starting and ending the day. Paying homage to the Caribbean way of coffee, food, cocktails and social lifestyle, Colada Shop will be a casual café and eatery where guests come for the quality and stay for the company. (more…)
5929 Georgia Ave, NW
Washington Business Journal finds a good permit this morning:
“Tenant buildout for a new 85-seat, full-service restaurant, Oohs and Aahs, in a shell space within the Brightwood Wal-Mart.”
Oohhs and Aahhs original location has gotten lots of love at 1005 U Street, NW.
