Thanks to a tipster for sharing: “1800 M ST., NW, former Caribou is becoming a Pret a Manger. Our building management has confirmed. They say Probably in 2016 Q2!”.
Restaurants
1090 I Street, NW
From an email:
“At long last, we’re thrilled to announce Milk Bar is now open at CityCenterDC, (1090 I Street NW, Washington, D.C.)! Chef/founder & owner, Christina Tosi, couldn’t be more excited to officially open her first Milk Bar in the thriving neighborhood so close to her hometown! The chef/Northern Virginia native has a cult-like following surrounding her bakery, Milk Bar, for compost cookies®, crack pie®, cereal milk™, b’day truffles and more, all of which are featured on the menu.
Milk Bar at CityCenterDC is also debuting a line of fresh and bright parfaits, exclusive to the location, as well as our Milk Bar Blend hot coffee. Both perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, or afternoon snack! Christina’s first and second cookbook, as well as a variety of merchandise, including our new Milk Bar cookie mixes and birthday layer cake tote bags will also be available. Milk Bar will be open until midnight this evening and regular hours are 7AM-12AM every day.”
Check out their menu here: menu (PDF)
photo courtesy Milk Bar
And on Momofuku’s status – Washington Post with the good word:
“Momofuku’s opening date is imminent but remains fluid.
Chang is not comfortable giving out an exact opening date until the menu and the kitchen crew come together to his satisfaction. Stay tuned.”
Do you guys think Milk Bar will crush RareSweets or is there hunger enough for both at CityCenter?
2801 8th Street, NE
From an email:
“My husband and I (also residents of Edgewood) have a start-up stromboli business called STUFF’t and are taking over the kitchen at The Dew Drop Saturday from 3:00 p.m to close.
A little about STUFF’t: We are a new, local start-up based out ofMess Hall in Edgewood. Our goal is to provide a modern and delicious take on the traditional Italian stromboli. Our ‘strombolis’ are made with homemade pizza dough, ‘stuff’t’ with a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables and baked to crispy perfection. We are very excited to feature 4 varieties at the Dew Drop Inn: pepperoni & cheese; fresh & sundried tomatoes, basil and cheese; meatloaf & mashed potatoes; and chicken & waffles. ”
Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)
11th and P Street, NW
Congrats to Veranda on their 9 year anniversary!! Party tonight – vegetarians look away:
1781 Florida Ave, NW
About a month ago we learned that Red, White and Basil would be coming to the former Hans Pedr Kaffe/Locolat space in Adams Morgan. Things have progressed nicely:
Stay tuned for an opening date.
1025 Vermont Ave, NW
Ed. Note: This is the former Which Wich/Cafe Mediterranean/Quinznos space just north of K Street.
From an email:
“!Bringing ‘This Thing of Ours’ to DC!
Since ’78 Bozzelli’s has been serving Real Italian Guy ApprovedTM subs & pizza in Northern Virginia
Family owned and operated, Mama Bozzelli is culinary director, sister Mina is COO and brother Mike is deluded visionary
1025 Vermont Ave in NW, DC will be their fourth location, the unit should hv appx. 20 seats
The DC store will differ from the others stores in that it is an ode to toasterias in Italy, the small cafes that specialize in toasted sandwiches; the Bozzelli’s are originally from Puglia in Southern Italy
Target opening is late winter
Their Vermont Ave operation will be a cashless business, thus they will not be accepting cash in favor of all major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Wallet “Cash is archaic. Going cashless allows us to expedite the transaction process.”
Check out their Crystal City menus here.
600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
The liquor license placard has been posted for Farmers & Distillers in the new building coming to 6th and Mass.:
“A full-service, polished, casual restaurant with a bar in-house. Small, micro-batch and second run distilling with an emphasis on all nature foods, cooking from scratch and local sourcing. Total number of seats: 325. Total Occupancy Load: 450. Total number of Sidewalk Cafe seats: 65. Distillery Pub Endorsement.”
Coming Fall of 2016. You can read the original press release here: FRG-Final-Press-Release-(PDF)
Right across the street from the new Soul Cycle:
1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“James Beard finalist and former chef of Big Bear Café Quinten Frye envisioned the perfect family meal with farm-fresh ingredients—bringing people together to enjoy great food, perfect wine and libation pairings and the camaraderie of the dining experience. This vision is realized in his newest project, R & D Supper Club. The supper club will be a pop up at various locations throughout the DMV.
The premiere R & D Supper Club will take place on Sunday, November 8 and Monday, November 9 at 6:30 pm at DGS Delicatessen, 1317 Connecticut Avenue NW in DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. The premiere meal will include fresh oysters, sopes, empanadas, stone crab aqua chile, pheasant, cabrito, and dessert, from local farms including Earth and Eats, Reids Orchard, Le Bocage Farms, Trickling Springs, Grassy Meadow Farm, Happy Valley Meat Company, plus matching spirits for a price of $125—all inclusive.
The artistry isn’t just on the plate, it is the plate (and glassware). The meals will be served on custom made plates and glassware by local artisans. Custom made hand-blown glasses by JJ Vanlandingham and ceramics tableware by Ryan McDonnell.
Tickets to R & D Supper Club are available here.”
1413 K Street, NW
From a press release:
“The team behind Odessa is developing DC’s first caviar fusion lounge in an approximate 2,600 square foot space located at 1413 K Street, NW. Odessa will feature a variety of caviar, a unique dining experience, unparalleled customer service, and hand-made craft cocktails.
Complementing the luxurious lounge will be an eight (8) person private chef’s table. Chef James “J.R.” Robinson, the founder of KitchenCray and former “Hell’s Kitchen” contestant, will oversee the kitchen. Chef Robinson has developed a unique menu of American fusion cuisine.
Odessa is set to open fall 2015″
1351 H Street, NE
From Maketto:
“DIM SUM SUNDAYS AT MAKETTO
STARTING THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
11:30am-3:30pm
A LA CARTE ($4-20)
MENU INCLUDES: (more…)