1320 19th Street, NW
You can see Levante’s menu here. Any fans?
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1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Pizza Studio is opening in the former Baja Fresh space by the Dupont South metro. The press release says:
“Pizza Studio, the leader in the emerging fast casual pizza category, is thrilled to announce the arrival of its flagship location in Dupont Circle at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW, slated to open late-February. The new restaurant is the first to hit the DC market with more openings planned as part of the company’s growth in the capital area. Since its first opening in Southern California in 2013, Pizza Studio has quickly expanded with 24 locations around the US and over 200 more already in the works for 2015 and beyond.
“We could not be happier to make our debut in DC,” said Pizza Studio Co-Founder & CEO Samit Varma. A graduate of Magruder High School in Derwood, Maryland, and the US Naval Academy, Varma is making a homecoming after traveling the country with the military. “We designed Pizza Studio to offer everything from lunch to dinner to snacking and late-night dining, because we offer pizzas with unlimited toppings, which means endless possibilities.”
Pizza Studio offers diners the opportunity to “Create Your Masterpiece™” by building personalized pizzas from an array of fresh, high quality ingredients including a choice of specialty crusts and sauces, all natural and nitrate-free premium meats, and roasted vegetables. Offering something for everyone, Pizza Studio also provides vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Always priced at $7.99 for an 11” pie, each masterpiece includes unlimited toppings at no additional cost.
In addition to “Create Your Masterpiece”, those looking for inspiration can select from any of Pizza Studio’s chef-designed ‘Studio Masterpiece’ options for $7.99, or the ‘Starving Artist’ pizzas, priced at only $5.99. They include the familiar Pepperoni, Margherita, and Buffalo Chicken, which is served on a spicy firecracker crust with cayenne pepper, buffalo sauce, freshly grated mozzarella, all natural chicken breast, topped with cool ranch dressing and fresh basil. Additional menu items include chef-crafted signature salads, as well as oven-baked cookies and a selection of fountain beverages.
The restaurant’s interior will be adorned with its signature “starving artists’ wall” featuring works of art created by locals from Washington’s thriving art community, all of which are consigned from the artists and available for purchase. As Pizza Studio is interested in supporting the local art community, the restaurant does not take any commission on art sales. For more information about submitting art for consideration, contact [email protected] and mention the Dupont Circle location.
Pizza Studio will be open daily from 11am to 10pm, with extended late night hours Thursday through Saturday; online ordering will be available for those on-the-go and can be made by visiting www.pizzastudio.com.”
4445 Wisconsin Ave, NW
We’ve finally learned who’s taking over the prime corner space formerly home to Neisha Thai and EUR Asian – Burger Tap & Shake.
The liquor license placard posted out front says:
“Restaurant serving American food, specializing in quick-service burgers, shakes, and salads. Sidewalk Café with seating for 25. Total Occupancy Load of 99.”
There is currently a Burger Tap & Shake located at 2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW in Foggy Bottom. Their website says:
“Throughout the day, we grind on premise a custom blend of 3-day aged, naturally raised Local Harvest beef chuck and brisket. Char-griddled and served on a buttered, toasted, house made bun. By focusing on premium sourcing and in-house production – from pickles to ice cream – we are able to serve a great burger at a great price.
BTS is a counter service, seat-yourself burger joint with an atmosphere of no-nonsense industrial chic: light cement floors, an exposed black ductwork ceiling, and a cement bar faced with rough-hewn reclaimed wood. The walls of the open stainless steel grill-kitchen are lined with work-a-day subway tile. When your burger is ready, it is presented on a quarter-size metal sheet pan topped with a sheet of paper – no fuss, no muss, no plate!”
You can see their menu here: bts-menu (PDF)
3607 Georgia Avenue, NW
From an email:
“EatsPlace, the food incubator and pop-uppery, announces its next chef in resident. Baba’s Dumplings, helmed by Katy Chang, will make hand-kneaded dumplings and soup noodles. Katy is one of the founders of EatsPlace, and EatsPlace will also be featuring her Baba’s Cooking School line of award-winning hot sauce and a new line of bitters.
“One of the reasons I founded EatsPlace was to allow chefs to share their food with the community. I’m happy to have the opportunity to present my own food, which was inspired by my Baba (dad), who was a chef,” says Katy.
“I also am excited to be able to feature a line of Baba’s Cooking School Bitters as all natural aromatic flavor enhancers. In Chinese culinary tradition, bitter foods are keyed to the heart. So it is with all of my heart that I make and present these bitters.”
The pop-up will soft open starting this Saturday (1/10) with limited hours 6-9 and then regular hours starting on Sunday (1/11).
closed mondays
5p-10p tues-thurs
5p-11p fri
11a-11p sat
11a-10p sun
BABA’S DUMPLINGS MENU (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Tel’veh cafe (401 Mass Ave NW) is closed as of 1/2. Paper is in the windows, so there is hope something will fill the space soon.”
Ed. Note: Back in September Tel’veh closed and briefly became Rudy’s Mediterranean Grill before returning to Tel’Veh. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
401 Massachusetts Ave, NW
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901 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Back in September we first learned the big news that Chicago based Mercadito would be opening up in DC. You can see the Chicago menus here. They’ve now posted a liquor license placard that says:
“Restaurant serving Mexican Tapas. Occasional DJ Performances, No Dancing. Entertainment Endorsement. Summer Garden with seating for 24. Total Occupancy Load of 271.”
They’ll be located on the corner right off 10th Street:
10th and Massachusetts Ave, NW
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1634 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who emailed:
“I live in the Logan neighborhood and walk by M Cafe every day and just noticed all the windows were covered today, including on the R street side. I’ve never seen this before.”
“Signs are down and paper is up. Looks like this one is closed.”
“Name is down on awnings and windows covered up, any idea what’s going on?”
“It looks like M Cafe on 14th might be closed.”
Update from a Press Release:
“We are very proud to announce the expansion of our restaurant brand Sette Osteria. The anticipated opening date is slated for Early March 2015 and will occupy the space of former “Mcafe bar” the restaurant will be located at 1634 14th ST NW. Sette Osteria looks forward to providing the neighborhood with an exceptional casual dining experience that will consistently exceed their expectations.
“We are thrilled to be opening Sette Osteria on 14th Street” said restaurateur and founder of IK Retail group Iraklis Karabassis. Karabassis is the creator of such restaurant concepts as Café Milano restaurant, Famoso restaurant , Crepizza restaurant in Georgetown, and Dupont’s popular eatery Sette Osteria. “We decided to expand the brand to 14th street because of the highly dynamic and diverse neighborhood. This area is comprised of families and residents who desire simple and delicious food, in a warm and rustic set up paired with extraordinary service.
Sette Osteria will be showcasing Italian cuisine, specializing in signature house made pastas, and a fabulous pizza. The menu will be steeped in Italian tradition featuring a wide selection of seafood and meats along with a gluten free menu items presented in an approachable and informal setting. Italian born executive chef: Nicola Sanna’s simple, yet authentic cuisine will feature the natural beauty of local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients showcasing the traditional techniques of Italy, that will be the overwhelming inspiration behind Sette Osteria. Menu items range in price from $8 to $28. (more…)
3605 14th St, NW
Mad Momos opened up after much anticipation in Dec. 2012.
Thanks to all who passed on the sad word. Originally the note on their door said:
But then:
“mad momos is CLOSED.
Dear Friends and Patrons of mad momos,
Season’s greetings and Happy New Year to you. The management at mad momos thank you for all the support and amazing times these past few years. Regrettably, we have reached a point in our business where we need to share a difficult decision with you. We have decided to shift our business and focus our attention on opportunities that will better enhance our community in Columbia Heights. Therefore, it is with regret that mad momos will no longer be continuing its operation in the New Year.
A special thanks to our neighborhood and all the staff, past and present without which we could not have made this possible. This has been the most rewarding and unforgettable experience. We have had an amazing run with great success. Please stay tuned for something new and exciting coming soon.
We deeply appreciate all your unending support and most of all, your friendship. We wish you a healthy and happy 2015.
Warmest regards,
mad momos family”
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@busboysandpoets tweets the photo above:
“#BusboysBrookland is open today for dinner from 5-10pm. Enjoy a book from @Politics_Prose after dinner!”
On their facebook page they wrote on Saturday:
“Open for dinner from 5-10pm this weekend and Monday. [625 Monroe St NE]
Open for lunch at 11am starting Thurday, Jan 8th
Full service: brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinner starts next weekend”
They also posted this shot:
Via Beau Thai’s facebook page: “The dining room of our new restaurant at 7th and P Streets, NW! Designed by Foundry Architects”
Beau Thai opened their new Shaw location on December 26th. On the 23rd they wrote:
“Today is Beau Thai’s LAST DAY at New Jersey and R! Stop by for some nostalgia and a meal!
After tonight’s dinner service, we will close this location to move Beau Thai Shaw to a fantastic new space just a couple blocks away at 7th and P Streets. We will open in the gorgeous bigger new location Friday, December 26, at 11 am.
It’s been an amazing four-plus years at 1700 New Jersey Avenue. While we’ve outgrown the building, it will always hold fond memories for us: It’s where restaurant owning dreams came true, community gathered, celebrations occurred, and friends and family met on countless occasions. Thanks for a great run here, and #GetExcited for an even more amazing new chapter on 7th Street.
Stay tuned for an announcement in January about the fantastic new restaurant taking Beau Thai’s place at New Jersey and R later this winter.”
Ed. Note: Back in July we heard some scuttlebutt that a noodle house would be taking over the old location, stay tuned.