1647 20th St, NW (at R just off Connecticut Ave.)
A couple weeks ago we noted Bareburger’s new signage:
I peeked in yesterday and was told to standby for an April 4th opening. Also not featured in the photo below – lots comfortable booth seating. Hard to believe this was a Cosi. You can check out Bareburger’s menus here.
Very promising.
809 Upshur Street, NW
Slowly, slowly but progress continues for Timber Pizza’s permanent brick and mortar spot on Upshur Street. The placard says:
“A new “C” class restaurant serving wood-fired pizza, salad and side dishes with 37 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 42.”
Stay tuned for more updates here – and all the other good stuff coming to Upshur.
“Dear PoPville,
I’m the owner of 411-413 H. Here are some before/during photos of the construction. It has been a really long road to renovate these dilapidated buildings, and I’m sad to say that DC makes it really difficult to turn around those blighted buildings in your neighborhood. So, when you sit there and wonder “what the hell is taking so long?”, remember that behind *some* of these buildings are owners who are struggling with DCRA and the utility companies. My wife and I learned that the hard way. Either way, the team at Nandos and their designers did an incredible job with the final design. Look forward to many meals here with our H Street neighbors.”
2005 14th Street, NW
I’m cautiously optimistic…
This is of course the former Den of Thieves (et al) space at 14th and U St, NW. Stay tuned for updates.
411 and 413 H Street, NE – photos courtesy Nando’s Peri Peri
Say what you will about the chicken – the space looks freaking amazing. Last week we noted the opening would coincide with the streetcar carrying passengers this Sat. Feb. 27th. Nando’s is having a little fun with that too:
“With the much-delayed D.C. streetcar beginning service Saturday Feb. 27, Nando’s PERi-PERi will get in on the action this weekend by offering its own free streetcar rides along the H Street Corridor. Just in case.
“Nando’s congratulates the city for launching streetcar service on H Street, after years of delays,” said Sepanta Bagherpour, Marketing Director of Nando’s PERi-PERI USA. “But we’ll be launching our own streetcar too this weekend, because you can never count your chickens before they hatch.”
Nando’s PERi-PERi, the South African-Portuguese restaurant known worldwide for its spicy flame-grilled chicken, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest restaurant on Saturday, at 411 H Street, NE. The free streetcar—actually a trolley decked out with Nando’s signage—will operate between the new Nando’s and the Atlas Performing Arts Center at 13th and H Streets, NE. Hours of operation are Saturday Feb. 27 from noon to 9pm, and Sunday Feb. 28 from noon to 5pm.
The Nando’s streetcar is emblazoned with signs reading “H Street Trolley. Nailed It,” and “A Streetcar Named Fire. Here’s to Tasty Transit. Next Stop Nando’s.”
Kidding aside – the space turned out absolutely beautiful once again (don’t forget how it used to look):
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
#celebsighting Leo DiCaprio in @georgetowndc tonight having drinks at @cafemilano and dinner at @1789restaurant #washingtondc
Posted by Sip With Socialites on Monday, February 22, 2016
Saw this going around twitter last night from Sip With Socialites. Not the President or First Lady but still pretty cool…
Ed. Note: I have a very similar hat. I’ve had that hat for over 10 years now. I don’t want people making fun of me when they see me wearing that hat. I had it first damn it.
Speaking of hats, did I mention I was raising money for the for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in their fight to end Childhood Cancers? I’ll be shaving my head March 13th with Team Boundary Stone and you guys have been incredibly generous. For those who still wish to do so (and get a PoPville shirt for your kindness too) please consider donating here. Thanks for considering and thanks again to all who’ve already done so!!
1544 9th Street, NW
The liquor license placard says has an un jewel-like description for Shaw Bijou:
“A new class “C” tavern with 99 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 99.”
Previously The Washington Post reported last July:
“25-year-old Kwame Onwuachi, whose résumé includes stints at such cachet-carrying eateries as New York’s Eleven Madison Park and Per Se. Onwuachi expects to open the Shaw Bijou later this year.”
Their website says:
“Gregory Vakiner and Kwame Onwuachi became friends after meeting in culinary school and soon began collaborating throughout the course of their education. From putting on catering events together during school to working with one another at Eleven Madison Park, these two have a vision for fine dining that stems from their combined experiences with travel and food. Come see what this team plans to offer the culinary world at The Shaw Bijou in Washington D.C.
We will open this winter. We are finishing the build-out of our space and look forward to serving you.”
Looking towards the old slum historique:
This corner back in 2010:
1511 Connecticut Ave, NW
A reader reports:
“I walked by Willie T’s this morning and it is closed for good. There is a big commercial “for rent” sign in the window. I’m sad, but not surprised. They never seemed to be busy.”
Ed. Note: You will find no better lobster roll in DC than at Luke’s Lobster.
202 M Street, SE via Il Parco
Not sure how I missed the change from Park Tavern but I’m intrigued. What’s the story with Il Parco? How’s the pizza? You can see their menu here. Anyone take a taste?
“new sign” via Il Parco
1515 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know if Posto has shut its doors? It was closed tonight [Sunday] and there was what seemed to be a small makeshift memorial (votive candles, etc.) in front of it. There’s no info on any closing on the website or their voice mail, but according to Open Table, there are no reservations available through March. Any info?”
On Saturday a tipster also emailed:
“Apparently Posto on 14th is closing for good this weekend. Any news?!”
and
“the building had been sold and the restaurant was closing”
Sadly the owner confirmed in an email to me on Saturday:
“Yes today it’s our last shift.”
A bit overshadowed by the new guys – Posto opened in the former Viridian space (which was also an awesome spot) back in January 2009. Posto survived the months (years?) long construction where the sidewalk in front of their restaurant was covered by plywood. The food was great too. RIP. Hope someone keeps the tradition of great restaurants in this spot alive.