641 Indiana Avenue, NW
Given the “night-club atmosphere with techno music, chandeliers, flatscreens” this makes sense:
Restaurants
3607 Georgia Ave, NW courtesy EatsPlace
From an email:
“EatsPlace, the food incubator and pop-uppery, announces its next chef in resident. Capital Taste Presents: Delilah. Delilah will make abundant use of early spring vegetables, seafood and meat to highlight the freshness of the season, such as butternut ravioli, Nantucket Bay scallops, green papaya and grilled skirt steak. Dessert will include peanut butter and chocolate napoleons and caramel apple fritters.
Continues, including full menu, after the jump. (more…)
1828 L Street, NW
From a press release:
“This spring, Washingtonians can anticipate the opening of Veloce, a quick service pizza restaurant from the acclaimed culinary talent behind Pizzeria Paradiso. A custom designed Neapolitan-style brick oven will allow for fast cooking without compromising quality, producing artisanal pizza ready within a few minutes. Owned and operated by Chef Ruth Gresser, who is credited with bringing Neapolitan pizza to Washington more than 20 years ago, Veloce will be located in Downtown Washington at 1828 L Street, NW, serving both breakfast and lunch. The space will be designed by Eric Gronning, AIA of Gronning Architects with graphics by Soung Wiser of The General Design Co.
At Veloce, Gresser and team will serve personal sized veggie and meat pizzas, calzones, sandwiches and salads. The menu will feature composed breakfast and lunch pizzas, like the Rooster, which features basil pesto sauce, goat cheese, house-made chicken sausage, sweet red pepper and pine nuts. Patrons can also build their own pizzas and will have the option of four different crusts including white, whole wheat, mixed grains and seeds or gluten-free. Sauces will all be made in-house using organic and local ingredients whenever possible. Sausages will be made in-house, while a wide variety of cheese, protein and vegetable toppings will be available and sourced from small, quality producers. (more…)
701 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
What is the best place in DC to buy fish/seafood on Fridays during Lent?
Would be great to learn of some spots around DC for a classic fish fry – the kind where sandwiches come wrapped in foil with cups of cole slaw.”
Lent goes until April 5, so the last Friday of Lent is April 3. We had some recs back in 2011 and 2009 but time for a refresh!
1522 14th Street, NW
Coming soon signs are down and it looks like Maki Shop should be opening up any day now in the former HomeMade Pizza space at 14th and Church:
1145 19th Street, NW
Nature’s Table has closed on 19th Street in south Dupont. I’m told a new restaurant with a similar menu called Maso will be opening in the space in about 5 weeks. Updates when they open. Were there any fans of Nature’s Table?
From an email:
“Please join us on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 for the third annual Bel’le Dinner in loving memory of chef Thang Le. Chefs Erik Bruner-Yang, Aaron Silverman of Rose’s Luxury, and John Copeland of Ghibellina will prepare a 4-course dinner at $50 per person. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA). Space is limited and reservations are required. Please email [email protected] for reservations.
Third Annual Bel’le Dinner
In Memory of Thang Le
Benefitting To Write Love On Her Arms
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
4-Course Dinner, $50
Beverage Pairing Optional
For Reservations: [email protected]”
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Photo courtesy of Studio3877
From an email:
“Eastern Market shoppers have a new gourmet destination to visit: Radici, an authentic Italian market and cafe has opened in Capitol Hill.
The new 1,600 square-foot space features imported gourmet Italian bread, meats, cheeses, wine, and coffee. Owner Bridget Thibodeau-Sasso tapped local award-winning architecture and design firm Studio3877, led by co-founders David Shove-Brown and David Tracz, to create an environment inspired by the brand’s name, “Radici,” Italian for “roots” as well as authentic Italian markets, cafes, and restaurants. Terracotta tile, brick, wood tones and custom millwork can be found throughout, creating a rustic atmosphere for shoppers to grab an espresso on the way to work, pick up simple, delicious ingredients for their family’s dinner, or wind down with a glass of wine at the end of the day.”
Ed. Note: This is the former Silver Spork space and Marvelous Market before that across the street from Eastern Market.
303 7th Street, SE
3322 Georgia Ave, NW
Ed. Note: In April 2014 the owner of Rita’s Carryout passed away.
Esencias Panameñas website says:
“Esencias Panameñas, LLC, unlike a typical Latin cuisine restaurant, will provide a unique combination of authentic Panamanian food at value pricing with a fun and entertaining atmosphere. Chef Yadira is a native from Panama and she pays tribute to her place of birth through traditional dishes made with staple food products, such as corn, coconut, culantro (not cilantro) and rice.
Each quarter we will feature a historic event, a holiday observed, or a tradition upheld in Panama. In addition, we will also feature a fruit, dish, or bake good in season during that quarter.”
You can see their menu here.
Updates when they get closer to opening in May.
1658 Columbia Road, NW
From an email:
“We’re excited to announce that the renewed and redesigned Potter’s House will reopen Tuesday, March 3, 7am–9pm.”
Check out their new menu here.
