3815 Georgia Ave, NW
From an email:
“We’re happy to bring back happy hour oysters through August! $9 for a half dozen and $17 for a dozen Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30-7:30. Come by, enjoy our happy hour prices and pretend you’re not in DC for a few hours.”
3050 K Street, NW (entrance at 31st Street and the waterfront)
A very good tipster sends word that President Obama had his birthday dinner at Fiola Mare last night in Georgetown. Apparently there were a ton of secret service. Word is also that Fiola Mare is absolutely delicious too.
709 H Street, NW
Thanks to @WeinDC for tweeting us the tip:
“Is this a @Potbelly I see coming to 7th and H? @PoPville”
The Potbelly will be located in the former Subway sandwich shop right next to the future Cava Grill (the former Capital Q BBQ space.) A Potbelly was previously located in Chinatown nearby at 726 7th Street, NW which today is a Lime Fresh Mexican Grill. Whew.
3607 Georgia Avenue, NW courtesy Katy Chang
Last week we we got a brief update on EatsPlace coming to Georgia Ave across from Looking Glass Lounge. Now lots more details including their first chefs in residence.
From a press release:
“A new range of flavors is coming to the District as EatsPlace announces its first round of resident chefs: Charles Lyons and Jason Gehring. EatsPlace’s chef-in- residence program begins a rotation designed to broaden the palette of District dining.
“EatsPlace is thrilled to open its doors in September with such talented chefs on the debut roster,” said Katy Chang, managing member of EatsPlace. “It really is a coup to have Chef Lyons and Chef Gehring – two District-based chefs— at EatsPlace, and I’m excited to see what each of them will bring to the dining scene.”
Charles Lyons, executive chef of DC Born and Raised, brings his individual take on traditional Southern favorites to EatsPlace. His “elevated soul food” concept features local ingredients and encompasses everything from sweet to savory. Lyons is a former chef at District favorites such as Georgia Brown’s, Hill Country and Mari Vanna.
Jason Gehring, executive chef of Mason Dixie Biscuit Company, focuses on creative dishes based on biscuits. His career as a pastry chef has landed him at some of the District’s most popular restaurants, including Table, Astro Doughnuts and Chicken and Fiola. (more…)
700 6th Street, NW
Penn Commons opened today in Chinatown by the Verizon Center across the street from Grafiato and Daikaya. Check out their menus here:
“Whether you are popping in for a quick bite before a Verizon Center event, or your want a full dinner at your leisure, we have just the menu for you!
With the resurgence of the local farmer and great American products, chef Jeff Tunks has cultivated partnerships with specific purveyors nearby… or has just made it himself. It just takes having one common philosophy: American sensibility joined with American seasonality. Penn Commons sources the highest quality ingredients whether it is local artisanal or abroad.
The menu offers a raw bar, charcuterie plate, a selection of regional entrees from across America, signature Burgers and Sandwiches as well as snacks and bites such as Custom trios of Dips & Spreads. The bar menu is available late and features casual fare perfect for enjoyment before or after events and games at the Verizon Center.”
And their facebook page says:
“Beer lovers assemmmmble! 40 craft beers are on tap representing each ale-producing state in the US from Colorado staples to small indie brews that might be your next favorite.”
You can see the full beer menu here: penn-commons-beer-menu (PDF)
3307 14th Street, NW
Thanks to @MrTinDC for tweeting us word:
“Uptowner Deli in Columbia Heights is closing, possibly moving to M Street according to the security guard”
Uptowner Cafe opened up in the Tivoli complex back in 2009 in the former Carvel ice cream space (remember when this was Carvel?) Updates when we learn who takes over the space.
4811 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“The former Moroni Bros has a sign up now. Something called Okapi?”
[The okapi, also known as the forest giraffe or zebra giraffe, is a giraffid artiodactyl mammal native to the Ituri Rainforest, located in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. Although the okapi bears striped markings reminiscent of zebras, it is most closely related to the giraffe. The okapi and the giraffe are the only living members of the family Giraffidae.
The animal was brought to prominent European attention by speculation on its existence found in popular press reports covering Henry Morton Stanley’s journeys in 1887. A 2013 study determined there are 10,000 okapis remaining in the wild, down from 40,000 a decade ago.]
Updates as more info is known and Okapi gets closer to opening.
formerly Moroni and Brothers
1926 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Michael Schlow’s TICO restaurant will start brunch service this weekend, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am – 3pm. On the menu guests can expect Latin and Spanish influences on American brunch staples, such as a duck confit and green chile hash with poached eggs and hollandaise ($12), a twist on eggs benedict; and open faced omelets ($12) with three different choices including: pork belly, potato, oaxaca cheese and green chile sauce; 14th St. Farmer’s Market veggies with local goat cheese; or asparagus, serrano ham, avocado, manchego and piquillo peppers. On the sweeter side, caramelized banana pancakes with crunchy hazelnuts ($11) and cinnamon raisin stuffed french toast ($11) round out the menu. A crunchy and spicy fried chicken with maple butter will come with fennel cole slaw and fries ($13).
On the cocktail front, the popular hibiscus margarita appears alongside new brunch sips including a bloody chancho ($11) with bacon infused reposado tequila, house bloody mary mix, and a “tico”rashi rim—Schlow’s riff on the Asian spice mixture, togarashi–made with sea salt, chile de arbol, cayenne, coriander and lime zest. Two coffee cocktails include the mommy’s happy ($10), inspired by travels to Spain, made with Patrón XO Café, Frangelico, Nescafé, iced coffee and milk; and the good morning ($10) made with Patrón XO Café Dark Cocoa, Bailey’s, iced coffee, cream and cinnamon.”
14th and N St, NW
Thanks to all who sent emails about Popeyes closing. We knew it was coming when we saw La Villa closed next door in early June. Fear not Popeyes fans – they’ll reopen in 2-3 months across the street at 1322 14th St, NW (between B Too and The Pig.)
You can see details about the new project here: 1313-1317_14th_St_NW (PDF)
Rendering via Douglas Development:
1313-1317 14th Street, NW
Photo by PoPville flickr user ianseanlivingston
Thanks to @vplus for tweeting us the news:
“@PoPville breaking lunch news — Shophouse coming to Union Station. (h/t @robinlasher5001)”
News this big can’t wait until lunch!
ShopHouse will follow the successful June opening of Shake Shack in Union Station. Updates when they get closer to opening.
And in other ShopHouse news – don’t forget every Sunday in August, Capital Bikeshare members get a free bowl.