917 V Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending a shot of the line for Repbulic Kolache’s kickoff at American Ice Co. Available Saturdays from 10am-1pm or until they sell out like today.
Restaurants
300 M Street, SE
A reader reports:
“The Sizzling Express at 300 M Street SE has closed. There is yellow tape up over the door and signs stating “closed” and “thanks for you patronage.”
It makes me sad. I went there and had a sandwich after my first job interview in DC. It always struggled with cleanliness being shut down several times by the DC Health Inspector. It’s just the Harris Teeter was the last straw for business.”
1704 U Street, NW
Starting to see some serious progress for the return of Henry’s Soul Cafe. I was a bit concerned when the K Street location closed – but the new windows are very promising. Stay tuned.
@nicjtay tweets us:
“Just noticed the second union station chipotle is open!”
Ed. Note: I’m told by another reader that the Walgreens is on track for a December opening.
Wharf rendering
From a press release:
“Washington D.C. chef and restaurateur Mike Isabella announces plans to open new restaurants in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. A second location of Kapnos Kouzina, the homestyle Greek restaurant set to open in Bethesda, Md. this fall, will go into the former Gypsy Soul space at Mosaic District in Merrifield, Va. in early 2016. But first, the space will be used to test his new French Mediterranean concept, Requin, a partnership with fellow Top Chef All-Star Jennifer Carroll. Details for the Requin pop-up, set to open this fall and run through the end of 2015, will be announced at RequinDC.com. The full-service restaurant will open at The Wharf in D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront redevelopment in mid-2017. Another location of Kapnos Taverna, Isabella’s coastal Greek restaurant in Arlington, Va., is slated to open in College Park, Md., in early 2017.
Requin
Occupying The Wharf development’s only freestanding restaurant, Requin, which is French for shark, will be home to a dramatic modern dining room serving a seafood-heavy menu informed by the Mediterranean coast of France. In addition to coastal French cuisine, Requin will feature the largest wine program of any Mike Isabella Concepts restaurant. The fall pop-up in the Mosaic District will be open for dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday, and feature dishes like grilled or a la plancha whole fish, wood-fired shellfish and seafood roasts, dry aged, bone-in ribeye and a classic cheese cart.
When it opens in 2017, the 4,000 square-foot, one-story space will be enclosed with glass walls and highlighted by steel beams and concrete accents that recall the classical stonework of the French Riviera. Requin will be located on The Wharf’s main boardwalk with direct elevator access to the development’s parking garage and feature a patio that will more than double the restaurant’s seating during warm weather months. During patio season, the building’s glass walls will raise, creating a semi-open air environment inside the restaurant.”
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622 H Street, NW
Tai Shan Restaurant was “Family owned/operated since 1994”. “A spokeswoman for the restaurant says the last day will be Aug. 29. The restaurant operated for 21 years in its location at 622 H St. NW.” according to Eaterdc.
1700 1st Street, NW
From Big Bear:
“We want to take a second and introduce you to our new dinner series.
Chef Quinten Frye of the Big Bear Café is bringing a monthly family-style dinner to Bloomingdale focusing on his in-house craft butchery program.
Featuring items such as the French-Cut Tomahawk pork-chops, roasted bone-in pork belly, cured meats, sausages, and the suckling pig, each night’s menu showcases a “knife to table” approach to sustainably raised meats in a 5 course, wine-paired meal.
The “Wine and Swine” series highlights the best of our collaborative work with local farms and local artisans.
Seating is limited to 20.
To purchase tickets and more information, please visit our website!
August 24th, 2015″
9th and F St, NW
Big news from the Washington Business Journal:
“Less than a year after a deal for The Smith to open in CityCenterDC fell through, the New York City brasserie has found a spot just a few blocks away at 901 F St. NW.
The Smith will take the place of McCormick & Schmick’s, which will close this fall.”
They say if all goes well they’ll open next Spring. You can see The Smith’s NYC menus here.
The Smith’s website says:
The Smith is a casual American Brasserie with three upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, overlooking bustling Third Avenue, The Smith Midtown, in the heart of Manhattan, located on 51st Street and Second Avenue and The Smith Lincoln Center directly across from historic Lincoln Center.
Utilizing local products and purveyors, the breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner menus feature a selection of familiar bistro dishes. Signature dishes at all locations include Crispy Fried Calamari “Brooklyn Style,” Pot of Mussels with chardonnay-dijon broth and perfectly cooked hand cut fries and four different cuts of steak prepared char broiled, served with a choice of homemade sauces including béarnaise, green peppercorn and chimichurri. Most of the desserts are fun twists on classics, including Sticky Toffee Pudding, S’mores in a Jar and Hot Fudge Sundae with almond bark and flourless chocolate cake.
Our bars offer an elaborate menu of classic and signature cocktails made with fresh fruit and herbs. We serve seven local hand crafted beers on tap and have a selection of 20 wines available by the glass or carafe as well as a hand selected bottle list.
The crowd at The Smith is eclectic, attracting after-work colleagues, late-night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more. Our guests come for all occasions – a drink after work, a quick bite before a movie, a business dinner, or to celebrate a birthday.
808 V Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Hazel, located directly across the street from the 9:30 Club in one of those new buildings, says:
“Restaurant serving modern American cuisine. Seating inside for 65, Total Occupancy Load of 99. Summer Garden with seating for 80.”
Hazel’s facebook page says:
“A restaurant from Chef Rob Rubba. Coming in 2015 to the DC area.”
An old eventbrite description says:
“Chef Rubba, who has worked in renowned kitchens such as Le Bec Fin, L20, and most recently at Azur & Tallula here in the DC area, will be opening a restaurant with the Neighborhood Restaurant Group later this year.
Chef Rubba’s food can best be classified as progressive American, harmoniously combining flavor palettes from around the world with traditional and contemporary techniques to create dishes that are refined, distinctive and satisfying – all while using ingredients that are grown, harvested, and foraged from the land that surrounds us in DC.”
looking east to Georgia Ave
1701 CONNECTICUT AVE, NW
From an email:
“CELEBRATING 28 YEARS!
Join us for great deals, delicious food & drink to bring in our
28 years in business.
Happy Hour Special:
Buffet + One Drink for $10.00* only!
4:00pm-7:00pm (M-Sa)
TODAY until Sep 17
Three Course Dinner:
Choice of salad or soup, choice of three entrees,
& dessert for only $28.00*!
+A glass of wine can be substituted for starter or dessert
TODAY until Sep 7
*Tax & gratuity not included.”