2412 18th Street, NW
Perennial “hidden” gem favorite Bardia’s New Orleans Cafe has closed in Adams Morgan. This would be a terrible dagger if the closure is anything less than temporary. Last month we learned that next door neighbor Beauty Tu You had closed.
Excitement continues to build for Purple Patch the American–Filipino restaurant coming to the Tonic space in Mt. Pleasant. A reader sends the note above and their facebook page shares:
“You will be able to try our chicken wing with Guaillo pepper sauce, celery and carrot salad with blue cheese vinaigrette sooner than you think!!”
3155 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
The placard says:
“An upscale restaurant offering a Spanish-themed menu which includes the sale of beer, wine, and spirits for consumption on the premises. Seating for 212 and total occupancy load of 262.”
Hours are listed as Sunday through Saturday 11am – 12am. Opening mid-2016.
1039 31st Street, NW
Word on the street is that the First Lady hit Chez Billy Sud last night. Always fun to learn what spots they hit in the District. Next time check out the original Chez Billy!
14th and S Street, NW
Despite the cold in the air, another annual sign that spring is around the corner from Garden District (formerly Standard):
“in the fall we said we would re-open for the spring on march 1st, but this year we’re going to do even better than that.
we’re firing up the smoker tonight, opening up the gates [Saturday] at noon, and we are guaranteeing that the beer will be ice cold.
also, to celebrate our 5th year in the neighborhood, we’ll be selling $5 hofbraus and bratwursts all season long during the 5 o’clock hour monday through friday.”
Sweet signage! Purple Patch is the new “American–Filipino restaurant” coming to the former Tonic space.
3155 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
hahaha nice!
From Nando’s:
“At 4:20 today, our four DC restaurants are having a #NandosDash! Roll on over for free chicken! (dine-in only.)
#NandosDash!
On Thursday, February 26, we’re putting on a #NandosDash for you at all four of our DC restaurants!”
Custom Fuel opened in Dupont in June 2014.
Thanks to a couple readers for sending word:
“Yet another restaurant in that dreaded corner that appears to be closing. The inside looks mostly cleared out and they’ve removed the pizza oven. I took a picture of some things stacked up — no sign, but it seems to be closing. If it’s not closing it could be trying to deal with the rumored rats that infest those buildings.”
and
“Custom fuel on Connecticut Ave, formerly Potbelly, has closed today. There is something going on with the building. They were recently doing construction this week to the old Sprint store. Wonder if they were overrun by rats? It still think that’s why Potbelly’s closed.”
The official word from Custom Fuel via email:
“Unfortunately, we found that this particular Custom Fuel did not fit the needs of the neighborhood so we’ve chosen to close up shop. We’d like to thank the DuPont Circle community for its support and business. Please visit our other nearby Custom Fuel locations at 2301 Georgia Ave NW and 1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW.”
1635 Connecticut Ave, NW
1201 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
On my way to work this morning, I noticed the sign was removed with a “for lease” banner put up. Also, the last couple of nights, it has been closed. What’s odd is the tables are still set up…”
I stopped by The Islander when I first noticed the sign was gone a few months ago and was told the sign simply broke. The for lease sign was for the upstairs space. For a second I was nervous because their telephone number was disconnected. But I stopped by today and they were indeed still open!
Their website says:
“The Islander is a family-owned and operated business with ” The Queen,” Chef Addie Green ruling this island kingdom. We believe she’s undoubtedly the best Caribbean cook in Washington, DC. The Islander is a landmark in the Caribbean Community and the Green family has collectively provided the finest in Trinidadian cuisine to the Washington Community for the past 40 years.
Hours:
Tues 3:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Wed 3:30 pm – 12:00 am
Thurs 3:30 pm – 12:00 am
Fri – Sat 3:30 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday 3:30 pm – 10:00 pm”
1216-1226 9th Street, NW
The placard says The Dabney will be a:
“New full-service restaurant serving American food. Recorded music. Occasional live entertainment for private events only. Total occupancy load of 180. Summer Garden with 18 seats.”
Hours are listed as Sunday through Saturday 8am – 1am.
9th Street across from the Convention Center