1011 19th Street, NW
Thanks to Caitlin for sending word about Protein Bar closing on 19th Street just north of K:
She notes this follows other recent 19th Street closures – Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine and Science Club:
1134-36 19th Street, NW
As well as Smith and Wollensky’s:
1112 19th Street, NW
Also Shoes By Lara is closing:
1030 19th Street, NW
But at least Bonfire’s opening soon:
1132 19th Street, NW
1222 Connecticut Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Dupont Circle has long been one of Cava Grill’s most requested neighborhoods to open, and on April 1st, Cava 15th location will call it home. Located at 1222 Connecticut Avenue NW, on the south side of the circle, Cava’s Dupont restaurant is distinctly situated between the downtown, 14th Street, and Georgetown neighborhoods.
Keeping with Cava opening day traditions, the public is invited to celebrate the new location with Community Day, where lunch (grain bowls, salads, and pitas) will be free from 11am-2pm on Friday, April 1st. On Community Day, visitors are encouraged to donate to Cava’s local non-profit partner, City Blossoms, which champions healthy eating through garden-based learning in the DC community. Cava will open for regular service on Saturday, April 2 from 11am-10pm, seven days a week. (more…)
3905 14th Street, NW
The newly opened Golden Paradise is looking to “add Entertainment Endorsement to offer Live Entertainment.”
3907 14th Street, NW
Little Coco’s continues to rise.
3911 14th Street, NW
And El Sol’s outdoor dining area looking good.
Since it’s not so easy for me to go out to restaurants lately, I’ve been enjoying daydreaming about where to go when I do have the chance. We’ve spoken about the standbys like Blue Duck Tavern and Komi but I’m wondering about some of the new spots that have opened. So if you were to schedule a birthday dinner in the next few weeks – what would be your first choice “fancy” or just delicious restaurants to hit? Does Komi still top the list?
829 Upshur Street, NW
From Petworth Citizen:
“In collaboration with Petworth Citizen, the ANXO Cidery & Pintxos bar team is excited to announce the release of ANXO/Millstone Collaboration #2, their second cider, and second in a collaboration series with their friends at MillStone Cellars in Baltimore. Collaboration #2 is a bright, floral, and aromatic cider that features the Northern Spy apple, known for it’s perfume-like aromas and subtle green melon flavors. It is the first still cider from ANXO, intentionally not carbonated to preserve the delicate texture of this cider.
Petworth Citizen will be debuting Collaboration #2 on draft exclusively on Tuesday 3/29, from 5pm until close. Be the first in town to try it!
For the official tasting and unveiling by ANXO, come to Cider Class on Tuesday at 6:45 pm at Third Floor, right down the street from Citizen. Tickets avialable here: anxociderclass.eventbrite.
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
A bit anti climactic but the liquor license placard for BLT Prime says:
“New restaurant serving a variety of dishes, such as a vast selection of fresh seafood, signature salads, and seasonal specials, as well as BLT dessert classics.”
and hours of operation are listed as “Sunday through Saturday 12am – 12am (24 hour operations)”.
You can see BLT Prime’s Miami Menus here.
“Start your meal with our warm signature popovers and savor entrees like American Wagyu Ribeye or a 28-day dry aged Porterhouse Steak. Continue to build your meal with sauces like Bearnaise, Peppercorn or our famous BLT steak sauce and indulge in decadent sides that include Creamy Spinach, Truffled Mashed and Hen of the Woods Mushrooms. For a sweet ending, choose from BLT dessert classics, such as Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse or Carrot Cake.
With a sumptuous selection of fresh seafood, signature salads and seasonal blackboard specials, BLT Prime sets the standard for today’s modern steakhouse”
Photo of 4814 MacArthur Boulevard, NW by Pallavi KUMAR
The liquor license placard for Lupo Alimentari & Vineri says:
“New C Restaurant with a Total Occupancy Load of 115 seats. Applicant requests to have an Entertainment Endorsement and a Sidewalk Café with seating for 14 patrons.”
The Washington Business Journal previously reported:
“The restaurant may add “osteria” or another designation to its name but it will be called Lupo Verde, and it will bring the 14th Street restaurant’s signature homemade pastas, along with an expanded menu of entrees including steak, and chef Domenico Apollaro’s porchetta.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
2827 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Kate for sending: “permits up for the “salumeria” from owners of menomale”
Finally!
12th and Evarts St, NE back in June 2014
courtesy Jamestown
From a press release:
“Looks like Georgetown Park is heading to Church. Jamestown LP announced today that Tin Shop Group, the company behind several of DC’s popular restaurant, casual dining and entertainment establishments including Penn Social and Crystal City’s Highline RXR, has signed a 10-year lease to occupy the 5,919-square-foot Canal Level space of the Georgetown Park retail complex. Founded by recognized restaurant entrepreneurs Geoff Dawson and Peter Bayne, Tin Shop Group aims to provide something for everyone with its newest concept Church – an approachable restaurant and taproom offering casual cuisine, cocktails and craft draft beer, as well as a comfortable space for light meals, coffee and meetings.
Tin Shop Group’s Church is Jamestown’s first tenant to occupy the lower level Georgetown Park area with grand opening plans slated for Summer 2016. The new location will benefit from Georgetown Park’s ample parking, featuring one of the largest parking garages in the heart of Georgetown. Bill Miller and Alex Walker of Miller Walker Retail Real Estate Brokerage represented Jamestown in the deal. Plans call for the transformation of the lower-level space, formerly part of Georgetown Mall food court, into a sophisticated, industrial-designed space, which will accommodate guests for an evening out or an afternoon away from the office. Dawson and Bayne will convert the space to include soft lighting and feature several fire places, deep comfortable seating and large communal tables. Tin Shop’s mission is to create a relaxed space for lunch, dinner, coffee or a meeting.
The Church concept will provide Georgetown with a “home away from home” locale that provides a warm and welcoming feel that will attract nearby residents and office workers alike. Not only will it primarily serve as a restaurant with a lounge, it will also provide local residents and nearby office tenants with a unique, relaxed space for coffee and meetings. The new space will provide seated meals and catered lunches as well as a quick grab-and-go option and a Vigilante Coffee program. (more…)