Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Happy Friday!
Good progress being made on The Royal in Ledroit Park. I really like their logo! Hoping to see them open soon.”
Should be any day now – Happy Friday indeed!
Restaurants
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Cool – @IrishTorp tweets us the screenshot above:
“Looks like Jessica Alba was at @PearlDiveDC [1612 14th Street, NW] last night.”
524 8th Street, SE
Ed. Note: I hadn’t realized Tash House of Kabob had closed!
From a press release:
“Chef Rob Weland will open his first independently owned and operated restaurant, Garrison, along the historic commercial corridor, Barracks Row. Located at 524 8th Street, SE, Garrison will exemplify Chef Weland’s signature cooking style of simple, clean flavors using high quality, sustainably grown ingredients whenever possible, served in a comfortable neighborhood setting. Opening is planned for mid to late summer.
Garrison will feature rustic yet sophisticated dishes like roasted meats, fish and vegetables from a wood-burning oven complemented by house-preserved cultures, vinegars and produce. Handmade pastas, crudos, and a variety of simple vegetable dishes will offer diners a la carte options to round out their meals.
Weland will work closely with Mike Protas of Boyd, Md.’s One Acre Farm, popular on Capitol Hill for his weekly CSA, to directly source custom-grown produce for the neighborhood restaurant. The wine and cocktail list will offer seasonal punches, several classic cocktails and a focused wine selection. Weland consulted with Erin Mara, owner of Mara Home, on Garrison’s design, which true to its neighborhood restaurant image will be warm, welcoming and unpretentious.
Initially, the restaurant will serve dinner only with plans to eventually open for Saturday and Sunday brunch. Final food and beverage menus, along with operating hours, reservations, and other information will be made available closer to opening.
A longtime resident of the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Weland is excited to open his first restaurant a few blocks from his home. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Weland has cooked in Michelin starred kitchens in Lyon, France, Philadelphia, Manhattan, and Washington. He was formerly Executive Chef at Cork Wine Bar where he garnered critical praise for his ability to create imaginative dishes using simple ingredients. Prior to that, Weland served as Executive Chef at Poste Moderne Brasserie where he became known for his strong commitment to seasonal and sustainably grown products, becoming the first chef in the city to create his own restaurant garden.”
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717 8th Street, SE
Update another reader says:
“I was in line. They told us the basement was flooded. Handed out $20 gift cards to those seated and those in line.”
Wild report from a reader:
“@PoPville rose’s luxury unexpectedly closed after seating all tables tonight, said that they were concerned the food wasn’t fit to be served”
“called us back later (since we were on the list) confirming they were closed for the night and told us not to come”
“woman who let us know was extremely distraught when telling us. those at tables and in line got handed gift cards”
Anyone else happen to be there last night?
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705 H Street, NW
A reader tweets us last night:
“Wait @andpizza isn’t coming to Chinatown? Signs down & not on website locations anymore”
1637 R Street, NW
Brief update on Biryani Xpress – a new liquor license placard posted out front says:
“Mediterranean & Pakistani Food will be served with a seating capacity of 15. Total occupancy load of 150. Sidewalk Café with a seating capacity of 12.”
Of course it’s one of the best happy hours in DC – from Sushi Taro:
“MONDAY – FRIDAY 5:30 – 7:00 only at the BAR.
Half price on regular sushi and all alcoholic drinks (excludes large bottles and mixed drinks)
As Washington D.C.’s premiere restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, Sushi Taro continues to educate people with our concept of serving genuine Japanese dishes along with superb selection of Sake and Sho-Chu.
This is a great opportunity for you to try some of our high-end sake or fulfill your curiosity about sho-chu.
Sushi Taro’s Happy Hour is one of the best and most valued deals in town, and we are often asked why we do not promote it. Sushi Taro’s bar has only 11 seats and we can’t accommodate such large crowds in such a short time.”
1503 17th Street, NW
Progress photos via Swampoodle facebook
Ed. Note: When asked when they hope to open they responded on facebook: “-6 weeks to 2 months.”
A reader writes:
“Word on the street is that Swampoodle finally got their permits from DCRA yesterday after a lengthy and inexplicable delay. There were people working all day today with the windows open and the boards gone, and they have gorgeous new photos of the upstairs posted on their Facebook page. There’s also diagrams posted on the doors on the Colorado Ave side showing the sidewalk seating plans and it looks great, with an outdoor bar on the 14th Street side.”
another reader writes:
“Was walking the dog this morning, finally saw some progress on Swampoodle. I took the picture of them installing windows. These other pictures are from their Facebook. It’s looking awesome!”
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3911 Georgia Ave, NW
Speaking of places still coming – well it’s been a couple years but the Homestead from the owners of the Blaguard is still coming too. There’s been some serious progress – it’s like a total reconstruction. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming it but I’m feeling like a rood deck could be in the works too – stay tuned.
Update from the owners – no roof deck but plenty of outdoor space coming:
“We do not plan to open Homestead with a high roof deck. We have outdoor seating at the original porch level and we are adding a new front balcony off the second floor. In addition we built a terrace in the back that’s over 1,000 sq/ft. Total outdoor is over 1,500 sq/ft.”
504 H Street, NE
Thanks to a reader for sending. These closures usually last only a few days. Any fans of the pizza here?