
This is the former Citiflowers space on 14th just south of L Street, NW.


450 K Street, NW
First look at the new menus for L’Hommage:
From a press release:
“Restaurateur Hakan Ilhan is pleased to announce his newest French restaurant venture, L’Hommage Bistro Francais, which will open in stages beginning in early September at 450 K Street, NW, within the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. Those craving French pastries and freshly baked bread will want to stop in at the Boulangerie as it opens first on Friday, September 4th and will operate daily, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. serving breakfast options like house-made breakfast pastries, sandwiches for lunch, as well as coq au vin, boeuf bourguignon, cakes and patisseries to go, for those who’d like to enjoy their French meal at home. Then the 170-seat L’Hommage Bistro Francais’ main dining room and spacious bar will commence for dinner service on Friday, September 11th, and will be served Sunday through Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 5:30 p.m. to 12 Midnight. Lunch will debut Tuesday, September 15th and will be available weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a late lunch offering available from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and weekend brunch will also become available in the near future. (more…)

1015 7th Street, NW
“Acclaimed Washington D.C. Chef Eric Ziebold will bring two new restaurants to the city come Winter 2015. Designed by Darryl Carter, Kinship, will be located on the first floor of 1015 Seventh Street NW in an historic building dating back to 1907. In the bi-level space, Métier, a second restaurant, will offer an intimate dining experience with partial views of the kitchen. Both restaurants will commit themselves to offer creative and contemporary American cuisine with a continued dedication to hospitality.
Kinship will be Chef Ziebold’s vision of what the modern American restaurant can be and will offer an à la carte menu celebrating the rich diversity of influences that have come to shape American cuisine. The restaurant will offer 70 seats plus a 15 seat bar with lounge area. Ziebold has described Kinship as a more relaxed version of CityZen, with a new menu.
Kinship and Métier are the restaurants of Chef Eric Ziebold and partner Célia Laurent. From September 2004 to December 2014, Ziebold was the Chef at CityZen in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Throughout that time, the restaurant was awarded the coveted Washington Post Four Stars rating and was the only AAA Five-Diamond-rated restaurant in the city. In addition to being named one of the Best New Chefs in the United States by Food & Wine Magazine in 2005, Ziebold took home the prestigious James Beard Award for “Best Chef Mid-Atlantic” in 2008.
Partner Célia Laurent has worked with many celebrated chefs and restaurateurs including Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller and Stephen Starr. Involved in the art of the table from a very young age in her native France, Laurent holds a degree in hotel and restaurant management and has been following her passion for hospitality ever since: caring for guests, helping create memories and mentoring a team is what is important to her.
A Washington D.C. native, Darryl Carter is a leader in the design world, recognized for his restrained, distinguished, and livable environments. Known for seamlessly mixing the modern with the classical, his design feels effortless, current and lasting all at once. Darryl and his team have played a key role in defining the personality of the restaurants from day one, making design elements intimately woven with the experience Eric and Célia wish to provide to their guests.”

“Acclaimed Washington D.C. Chef Eric Ziebold will bring two new restaurants to the city come Winter 2015. Designed by Darryl Carter, the restaurants will be located in the Mount Vernon – Shaw neighborhood at 1015 Seventh Street NW in an historic building dating back to 1907. Accessible by private elevator, Métier will offer a unique and emotional dining experience revolving around a seven-course tasting menu influenced by seasons, travel, culture and history. With partial views of the kitchen and a private salon, Métier will feel intimate with only 36 seats. The restaurant will be opened Tuesday through Saturday for dinner.
Métier and Kinship are the restaurants of Chef Eric Ziebold and partner Célia Laurent. From September 2004 to December 2014, Ziebold was the Chef at CityZen in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Throughout that time, the restaurant was awarded the coveted Washington Post Four Stars rating and was the only AAA Five-Diamond-rated restaurant in the city. In addition to being named one of the Best New Chefs in the United States by Food & Wine Magazine in 2005, Ziebold took home the prestigious James Beard Award for “Best Chef Mid-Atlantic” in 2008.”


7th Street looking north towards the former Passenger location

Photo by PoPville flickr user Doug Duvall
Big news for fellow egg mcmuffin fans from CNBC:
“BREAKING: McDonald’s franchisees vote to approve all-day breakfast offering in 14,300 U.S. restaurants starting on Oct. 6“

355 Cedar Street, NW
A reader reports:
“Gone: My Little Bistro. Central American chicken and sandwich shop.
Incoming: Takoma Yucatan Chicken.”
Old Takoma Business Association reports:
“TACO-ma
353 Cedar St, NW (formerly My Little Bistro)
Tacos and Yucatan chicken plus beer, wine and margaritas.
From the owners of Roscoe’s Pizzeria.
Opening date: TBD
The SpiceSuite
6904 4th St, NW (formerly Sitea Tea)
Spice Bar and Lounge
Opening date: Friday, September 4th.
http://www.thespicesuite.com/”

A couple weeks ago we learned that the 2nd Chipotle had opened in the Union Station food court (with Walgreens on track for a December opening) – Dunkin Donuts, Lotus Express, and Oliver’s Chicken coming too:




3462 14th Street, NW
Last week we learned about Thip Khao’s sidewalk seating – turns out they’re fixing up the inside too:

Side note – I didn’t realize they were open early on Wednesdays through Friday 1130AM-3PM. Nice!! For those not familiar you can see the Laotian offerings here.


1714 Connecticut Ave, NW
A reader reports:
“Odeon Cafe and Bistro in Dupont Circle is changing name to Madrid serving Spanish cuisine. They held a private tasting of the new menu last evening, heard the food and Spanish wine were delicious.”
Odeon Cafe has been in Dupont “more than 26 years”. Updates as more is known.

3226 11th Street, NW
Word on the street is that highly anticipated Filipino restaurant, Bad Saint, could be soft opening this coming Monday. Knocking wood and crossing fingers. Updates when official word is given.


450 K Street, NW
Last month we got a sneak peek inside now a reader sends a shot of the outdoor seating set up. Should be opening very very soon. The bistro comes from Hakan Ilhan the owner of nearby Alba Osteria.