Restaurants

Psyched for Slim’s Diner? Fill Out this Survey and Let ’em Know What You’d Like to See There this Summer

By Prince Of Petworth

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Georgia and Upshur St, NW

From the folks at Slim’s Diner:

“We’d like to get your help in spreading the word about a survey for our new diner coming to Petworth – Slim’s Diner.

We are soliciting input from neighbors about their ideas and preferences. We’d like to know about favorite diners in other places. We’d also like to collect names for our email list so that folks can follow our progress. (As an incentive to participate, we will draw a name out of the hat for a $50 Gift Certificate for when Slim’s Diner opens.)

Find the Survey here.

Slim’s Diner will open in the Summer at the corner of Georgia Ave. & Upshur St. in the heart of Petworth.”

Beer and Welding Sandwich Shop Closes in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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2024 P Street, NW

A reader reports:

“Beer & Welding sandwiches in Dupont is closed. I stopped by today, the Oasis Market guy said that they were “undergoing a change in management” or something to that effect and could re-open in a few months. It didn’t seem promising.”

Beer and Welding sandwich shop opened up in Oasis Market back in April with very positive reviews. Their last day was Jan. 22nd.

Hans Pedr Kaffe, formerly Locolat, Closes in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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1711 Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to a reader for passing on the sad news:

“The former Localat space – Hans Pedr Kaffe. Done. Spoke with the owner just a few minutes ago. Sign on Door cryptically reads Closed -Thanks for Coming. I happen to be walking by when someone was leaving. She is engaged in the depressing process of cleaning things up and out.”

Hans Pedr Kaffe took over the Locolat space back in March. They will be missed. Hans Pedr follows news of Casa Oaxaca closing in Adams Morgan after today. Hoping to share better Adams Morgan dining news soon.

Nike Factory coming to Hecht Warehouse in late April and a New Bar Too

By Prince Of Petworth

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1401 New York Avenue, NE

If you had any doubts about Ivy City blowing up – you can officially drop them. Big news from the Washington Business Journal:

“The next retailer to open at the Hecht Warehouse in Northeast D.C. will be a Nike Factory store, as the athletic apparel retailer will plant its flag there by late April.

Jemal also had some more Hecht restaurant news to share: Bar magnate Geoff Dawson — of Buffalo Billiards, Jackpot and others — has signed a lease to open there with Peter Bayne, his partner in Lost & Found, Iron Horse and Rocket Bar. The bar from Dawson and Bayne will be located at 2002 Fenwick St. NE.”

3 Little Pigs becoming Straw Stick & Brick Delicatessen on January 31st

By Prince Of Petworth

Straw Stick & Brick Delicatessen
5111 Georgia Ave, NW

From an email:

“Thank you for the amazing three years we have been able to share with you! We have enjoyed building lasting relationships, as well as preparing high quality cured meats for you to enjoy.

We have decided to change our name to Straw Stick & Brick Delicatessen. This change will be in effect on January 31, 2015. The change in our name will allow us to develop a more well-rounded brand, and to introduce new products and services so that we can continue to grow and evolve into a better shop with even better food and services for our loyal customers.

We will be the same company, at the same location, with the same ownership, same phone number, and the same business practices and we couldn’t be more excited to take this next step forward with you! It is going to be awesome.”

Washington City Paper previously reported:

“New York charcuterie shop Les Trois Petits Cochons filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against D.C.’s Three Little Pigs Charcuterie & Salumi last October.”

DC Conscious & Cafe close to Opening on H Street, NE?

By Prince Of Petworth

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1413 H Street, NE

Back in January 2012 we first learned about DC Conscious Cafe Coming to 1413 H Street, NE in the former Buka Restaurant space:

“New Restaurant. World Fusion menu. Social gatherings, book reading and speakers from the community. Entertainment will be provided. Occupancy load is 40.”

The facade has been completely transformed and they look ready to open any minute. Anyone hear anything?

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Remember Obama Chicken lunch special?

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from Jan. 2012

Scarlet Oak coming to Navy Yard in May – Sounds Very Promising

By Prince Of Petworth

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New Jersey and K St, SE via Google street view

From an email:

“Same partnership group as Southern Hospitality (SoHo) in Adams Morgan will be opening Scarlet Oak. We have hired a new Exec. Chef for both SoHo and Scarlet Oak he previously worked at Red Hen and Proof – there will be some carry-over from the new SoHo menu. We will have specialty cocktails, a large wine and beer selection. We are located on the corner of New Jersey Ave. & K Street SE (Capital Yards). Planning on having 100 seats in the dining room and 75 on large outdoor patio. We should be opening by mid-May.”

EquityEats opening restaurant pop-up complex at historic 918 F Street NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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918 F Street, NW

From a press release:

“EquityEats, the DC-based equity crowdfunding platform for restaurants has signed a lease for 5 floors of historic National Union Building at 918 F Street NW, Washington, DC, for its forthcoming restaurant popup complex, pending landlord approval. The space will allow up to five concurrent month long pop-up restaurants, bars, and quick-service concepts in addition to cooking classes, short term popups, and other culinary events.

“LivingSocial did an amazing job building out the most beautiful event space in downtown DC that people loved going to. We’re really excited to re-open it and create a 17,000 square foot restaurant popup complex that the DC community is excited about coming to on a regular basis.” EquityEats CEO Johann Moonesinghe said “Yesterday, Bluebird Bakery’s popup in Georgetown sold out all of their inventory in four hours and there was a line out the door, so we know here is demand for pop-ups. We wanted to create an experience where people can try the newest culinary concepts and interact with the chefs behind those concepts.”

The experience will cater to the most adventurous foodies and discerning investors. “We will encourage patrons to explore all the space has to offer,” EquityEats COO Chaminda WIjetilleke explains. “Unlike other pop-ups, which change locations and sometimes sell out before most can buy tickets, we will function more as a foodie’s equivalent of a movie theater. Diners will buy tickets for the different concepts in advance, and there will always be something new coming to the space on a consistent basis.” (more…)

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