1320 H Street, NE
We learned about Pizza Parts & Service’s closure and sale on H Street yesterday. Now some scintillating scuttlebutt. H Street mama says:
“Word on the street is it’s turning into a We The Pizza. No worries, pizza fans.”
Think celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn’s We the Pizza would do well here?
305 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
3462 14th Street, NW
Good news for fans of the new Laotian cuisine in Columbia Heights – Thip Khao – they’re looking to stay open later. A placard posted out front says current hours are Sunday through Saturday 11am – 10pm. They’re hoping to change them to Sunday through Thursday 11am – 12am and Friday & Saturday 10am – 2am. Nice!
Random recollection – the future Allegro in 2007:
3524 12th Street, NE
Just noticed a sign for Pizza Mart (home of the jumbo slice in Adams Morgan) is coming to Brookland. Someone should tell them that Catholic are the Cardinals not the Terrapins…
Side note: Steel Plate across the street serves one mean barrel aged negroni.
1320 H Street, NE
UPDATE from a reader it’s for sale:
“RARE Restaurant for Sale in the H St neighborhood!
-1,500 sf
-Fully built out
-22 seats
-Great foot traffic in a HOT neighborhood!
-Can easily be changed to any concept or run as-is!
Rent: $4,000 /month
Lease: 8 years + 2 options
Price: $333,000”
Cryptic message from Pizza Parts & Service yesterday:
“Friends, we’re closed right now. More info coming ASAP.”
The last time 1320 H Street, NE had a cryptic message Taylor Charles Steak & Ice turned into Pizza Parts & Service.
Will update when that info is released.
425 I Street, NW entrance on 4th Street
A liquor license placard says Ottoman Taverna will be a:
“Mediterranean/Turkish Restaurant. Live entertainment for weekend brunch and occasional special events. Sidewalk Café with 74 seats and total occupancy load of 251.”
Previously Washington Business Journal reported:
“The menu will feature the traditional Turkish cuisine of his native country, including cold mezze dishes, spit-roasted meats, flatbreads and more. He hopes it will become a destination within D.C. as one of the only authentic Turkish restaurants…”
The owner of Alba Osteria is also opening Bistro L’hommage around the corner on K Street.
4128 Georgia Ave, NW
A reader writes:
“I walked past Epiphany BBQ a couple times this weekend, and it seemed closed closed. No sign alerting us to anything, just shut and empty and quiet. Any word? It’d be a bummer.”
It was closed when I walked by yesterday too. Anyone know when they closed?
1015 Half Street, SE
Here’s where the, beloved by many, Bonchon is coming to in Navy Yard. The liquor license placard says:
“Full service restaurant. Seating for 150 patrons, total occupancy load of 200 and sidewalk café with 80 seats.”
Coming this Spring:
Check out Bonchon’s menu here.
Not too far from Nationals Park:
Thanks to @chatelainedc for tweeting us:
“RIP Cafe Phillips at 12th and E.”
You can see their remaining locations here.
2928 Georgia Ave, NW – Originally Everlasting Life before becoming Woodland’s
Flying high off their visit from Kanye and Kim – Woodland’s Vegan tweets us:
“@PoPville Woodlands Vegan Bistro Changes Name to NuVegan Café, Franchises and Open Second Location!”
Their press release says:
“Yes, it is true. One might ask; “Why another name change?” Change often equals progress and elevation for a much bigger and greater cause. Woodland’s Vegan Bistro will immediately introduce their new, second location as NuVegan Café while their Washington, D.C., location will gradually make the new name transition over the next few months. The change is the result of their exciting and historical venture of becoming one of the very first vegan restaurants of its caliber to franchise. Franchising will be finalized by the end of this second quarter. With respect to animals, the environment and good health, NuVegan Café uses the freshest plant derived foods to carefully create and invent vegan cuisine full of comfort and satisfaction.
While they have a new name, slogan and logo the great aspects about the restaurant that many have grown to love will remain unchanged. They are still committed to providing exceptional and nutritious meal options for everyone. This is still your home away from home where you can come and enjoy exceptional service and a delicious meal with family, friends and co-workers. The food truck still travels throughout the DMV area conveniently catering to the needs of local residents. The menu still includes their award-winning macaroni and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, crab cake sandwich with desserts like sweet potato cheesecake and specialty drinks including their famous Tropical Delight Smoothie. (more…)
3155 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
So maybe there is some progress here after all! Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Saw this sign posted this morning on the door of Tonic. The logo reads “purple patch”. Hope this means things are happening for this location again!”
Stay tuned.
