1924 9th Street, NW
It’ll be located above Appioo African Restaurant (formerly Rahama) just south of U Street.
Restaurants
5501 14th St, NW
The Hilltopian wait continues…
“Dear PoPville,
Do any readers have updates on Swampoodle? The lights were on this morning and lots of equipment was spread out inside but I didn’t see anyone. The sidewalk has been like this for a while now. I know they were having problems with the gas / water hookups. Any progress? This sidewalk condition is a hazard.”
On Dec. 17th Swampoodle wrote on Facebook:
“So the water line will be put in place next week.
However, although the city passed our gas hookup ( in July) we were informed that the gas line had been abandoned. So we need a new gas line to the property. The Poodle has no luck.
We replaced my mothers rosewood table with a bowling alley floor table which actually looks pretty good.
I am very disappointed with the City so if you wish to call Bowser and ask her to get the city to help open this restaurant before I go bankrupt I would appreciate it.
Happy holiday to everyone,
Thanks for your support. m
and in reply to a comment:
“It was months. But I just had to go thru the process.
Then when my gas lines were all in we were approved and they put in the meter then two months later took it out
Then last month came to replace the meter with a residential meter. Then they told me they had closed the line. So f*cked again
Sorry for my language”
1309 5th Street, NE
From Republic Kolache:
“After kicking off our retail operation with a Saturday morning ‘residency’ at American Ice Co. last August, we’re pleased announce that starting this weekend we’ll be coming to Union Market!
We’ll be occupying a stall near the front of the market on Saturdays & Sundays (9a-4p) through early March (and possibly longer than that). With the consistent lines we’ve been seeing at American Ice (particularly after big flavor launches like the king cake kolache, DCity Smokehouse brisket, etc.) we’re hoping these extended hours will help alleviate the crowds a bit and offer all the kolache fans a convenient option to get their fix!
Saturday will also mark the launch of our poppyseed flavor– a very traditional Czech flavor and a meaningful one for me personally (was always my favorite flavor that my grandmother would make growing up). We also have some fun new guest chef flavors coming soon, including one with Nate Anda of Red Apron (conveniently a few stalls away at the market).
See you at the market!”
line for kolaches at American Ice, 917 V Street, NW
In happier awning news – Bareburger got a bunch of new ones and proper signage at the former Cosi space in Dupont. You can check out Bareburger’s menus here.
This is right next door the to the former five guys burger spot (now a 7-Eleven). Also not far from where the Smashburger closed in 2014. Updates when they announce an opening date.
1647 20th St, NW (at R just off Connecticut Ave.)
Inexplicably, still waiting on Walgreens [Tony T Goodman notes the shelves are fully stocked and Amanda says “I’ve hung around on multiple days to ask workers when it’s opening, and I’ve gotten all kinds of (ultimately false) answers.”],to open but Famiglia Pizzeria:
and Lotus Express are now open:
1827 Adams Mill Road, NW
Thanks to Benjamin for sending Friday night:
“looks like #TailUpGoat is having soft opening tonight. Sign says “See you Tuesday”
Tail Up Goat’s website says:
“How to tell the difference on an island overrun with both: “Tail up goat. Tail down sheep.”
Owners Jon Sybert, Jill Tyler, and Bill Jensen have been working in Washington area restaurants for over three decades collectively. They came together to open the kind of comfortable neighborhood joint they would want to frequent themselves. Adams Morgan is the corner of the city they call home, and they are thrilled to be doing business in this vibrant, historic community.
The three partners met working side by side at local institutions Komi and Little Serow. They soon came to realize that they shared the same sense of pride in their jobs and decided it might be fun to have a place of their own. When a former regular named Kevin Doyle joined up as their financial backer, this dream became a reality.
Tail Up Goat is the type of spot where you can just as easily grab a quick bite on the way home or settle in for a more leisurely celebration. The food and drink are soulful and sophisticated with a special emphasis on pasta and bread along with idiosyncratic, food-friendly tipples and soft drinks. You are just as likely to discover something new and wildly unexpected as settle into a stunning take on an old forgotten favorite.
The restaurant’s name is a nod to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jill’s childhood home. She and Jon tied the knot on her favorite beach, and Bill occasionally joins them on vacation along with his wife. It is the kind of place where time slows, shoulders relax, and you are able to reconnect easily with friends and family, which is to say exactly the kind of place we want our restaurant to be.”
Check out their menu here. They are located right next door to the coming Philz coffee in the new Adamo building.
1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW (off the intersection of M & Wisconsin at the end of the alleyway)
From an email:
“After months of anticipation, we will finally opened our doors!
One of the main reasons our Beer Director Greg Engert got his start in the craft beer world was Belgian beer. Nine years and a handful of beer-centric bars, restaurants and a brewery later, we’re thrilled to be opening a bistro and bar in the heart of Georgetown that is completely dedicated to the rustic cuisine and fabled brewing culture of Belgium.
Our doors open at 5:30 PM for dinner and our 50 drafts along with cocktails & wine will be flowing with an expansive breadth of selections that illuminate the flavor-driven, craft-brewed complexity that is the trademark of the best Belgian beers.
Sovereign-Wine-Glass-Drinks (PDF)
Whet your appetite with Chef Peter Smith’s dinner menu and our draft list.”
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411 and 413 H Street, NE
They were aiming for a January opening but it’s really gotta be any day now.
before:
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18th and M ST, NW
UPDATE: Voucher needed for the free food!!
A reader reports:
“Pret Opening at 1800M Opening tomorrow
They are offering free breakfast from 8am to 9am AND free lunch.
Soft launch tomorrow, official is on Sat.”
1550 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I live over in Shaw and drive/walk by the space at the Jefferson (next to Dacha) where La Jambe is supposedly going in. I haven’t seen any updates to the space in at least 6 months and was curious if the new place has been called off or if anything is on the horizon (the La Jambe signage is still on the windows). Fingers crossed that something good comes of the space because it’d be great to have another awesome place on 7th St.”
La Jambe tells me via email:
“The quick update is that we’re waiting on final permits from the city to start our build-out. Everything is in place and ready to go when that happens (we’re hoping in the next week or two). I think the snow slowed things down a bit, not surprisingly. More broadly, we’re aiming to open in early May.”
Stay tuned for updates.