Restaurants

Liquor License Placard Posted for Whaley’s by Yards Park

By Prince Of Petworth

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301 Water Street, SE

Small updated on Whaley’s coming to the awesome Lumber Shed building. The placard says:

“New full-service upscale casual seafood restaurant. Live Entertainment will be provided. Total Occupancy Load is 71. Two Summer Gardens, one with 32 seats and one with 18 seats.”

They’ll be located right between Agua 301 and Osterini Morini, with a beautiful view of the river.

Side note PSA: Yards Park, Capitol Riverfront, Navy Yard whatever you want to call it is absolutely beautiful this time of year.  If you don’t work or live nearby – it’s well worth a visit.

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Anyone Check Out the New DC Diner Yet? The Other Diner Coming is Coming Along Too

By Prince Of Petworth

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13th and H Street, NE

Thanks to a reader for sending word. This is the, most recently, former Danny Todd and Chef Corner Cafe spaces. Anyone take a taste yet?

Hours of operation are listed a Wednesday-Sunday 6am-5:30am. Closed Monday-Tuesday.

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Entrance at 802 13th Street, NE

For those who have good vision or a magnifying glass – a peek at the menu:

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As for the other diner coming to H Street, it looks to be progressing nicely too:

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1248 H Street, NE

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Chao Ku Finally Getting Close to Opening in Shaw – Have a Look at the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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1414 9th Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for passing on the Craigslist ad:

“Chao Ku, a Kickstarter-backed, fast-casual Chinese restaurant opening soon in Shaw, is looking for energetic applicants with a strong background in customer service and food preparation to join the team.

We currently have the following Front of House and Kitchen positions available.”

And you can check out their menu here.

Halsa Papered Over in Brookland; Starbucks Coming?

By Prince Of Petworth

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655 Michigan Ave, NE

A reader reports last night:

“Looks like Hälsa in Brookland has closed without any reason. Sign says “Closed. Sorry for any inconvenience.” Windows are all covered and inside looks like the kitchen is all disassembled. Hopefully they are just having equipment issues.”

A few weeks ago I got some scuttlebutt that Halsa was likely closing but I was hoping it was wrong. Interestingly, perhaps, at that same time I was told that a new Starbucks was coming to Brookland somewhere in this new development. Updates when we learn more on both fronts. Halsa, who billed themselves as “Healthy Fast Food” opened up only in January 2015. In addition to the healthy food, they also were known for their phenomenal murals. Hoping they can make a comeback.

El Sol Gets Glowing Review in the Post, Closing Current 14th Street Location but Opening a New One Down the Block

By Prince Of Petworth

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3911 14th Street, NW

Thanks to all who sent links to the glowing review from the Post on El Sol:

“The best taqueria in Washington by a long shot”

Not mincing words. Sadly, the article ends with: “Mainly, though, I’m frustrated that the Solis crew will soon close their 14th Street NW location, an apparent victim of gentrification.”

El Sol only opened up on 14th Street in the former Sisy’s space by Red Derby back in 2014. They opened their smaller 11th Street location (“A Real Mexican Restaurant Run by Real Mexicans Cooking in the Kitchen”) last September in the former El Sauce space.

However, in another article (thanks again to a reader for letting me know) the Post’s Tim Carman shares even more details about the move:

“Construction is already underway for Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana, a 72-seat restaurant that Alfredo and Jessica Solis hope to open in July…The potentially bad news? Mezcalero will be located one door down from Taqueria Habanero.”

Updates as they get closer to opening in July.

A Week of Pop-Ups coming to Crane & Turtle space after they close April 23rd

By Prince Of Petworth

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828 Upshur Street, NW

From an email:

“Passion Project Pop-Up Week
April 26 – May 1
Crane & Turtle
Petworth, Washington D.C.

Passion Project Pop-Up Week” is a week to celebrate the accomplishments of our staff at Crane & Turtle, as we come to the end of this rewarding chapter in our professional lives.

We have organized a week of activities to showcase the talents of our team members before we tackle a re-launch of the space with a new concept. (Crane & Turtle’s final day of service to the public is Saturday April 23rd.) (more…)

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