1829 M Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word:
“Soupergirl is opening a second location at 1829 M St. They expect to open in a few weeks. This is the space formerly occupied by Yocake. I think that Soupergirl will have a lot more success there.”
Ed. Note: Soupergirl’s first store is located at 314 Carroll Street, NW in Takoma.
1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW
STK “modern steakhouse and a chic lounge” opens today at the corner of Connecticut and N St, NW. They had a preview party last night – after a little negotiating they let me in:
329 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Thanks to all who sent links. Back in late March we learned that the group that owns Hawk ‘n Dove, Senart’s Oyster House and The Chesapeake Room had filed for bankruptcy. Now the Wall Street Journal has a wild update:
“Investors who bought several restaurants that fueled the dining boom in Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood are accusing the D.C. restaurateur who sold the eateries of sabotaging the restaurants in a scheme to take them back. And they want their scooter back, too.”
Read the full story here.
Another interesting tidbit from the story is that it reveals how much the restaurants made in 2012 and 2013:
Chesapeake Room – (2012)$1,866,632.13 (2013) $1,398,753.27
Boxcar Tavern – $2,164,337.81 $,518,616.22
Lola’s Barracks Bar & Grill – $1,942,360.60 $1,460,913.78
Molly Malone’s – $2,341,216.04 $1,830,501.34
Pacifico Cantina – $1,774,920.69 $2,294,417.39
Senart’s Oyster & Chophouse – $1,826,282.32 $1,379,095.55
3529 Connecticut Avenue, NW
I had been hearing some scuttlebutt that Palena could be closing after this Saturday’s service. I was unable to get any confirmation but yesterday CityPaper’s Jessica Sidman reported:
“An eviction notice dated Feb. 6 states that the restaurant owed a total of $125,779 in rent and other fees as of Jan. 31. The court approved a writ of restitution—which allows the landlord to take possession of the property—on March 7. Per that order, the U.S. Marshals Service must schedule an eviction within 75 days of that date.”
Very sad news if they can’t come up with the money. If Palena is forced to close they’ll follow the closing of longtime Cleveland Park restaurants Lavandou and Dino. More info on Palena when it becomes available.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
Given the new bakery coming to U Street and hopefully another new one on H Street – I thought we’d talk bread today. Where is your favorite from – can be a restaurant, bakery or even ordered online?
2301 Benning Road, NE
“Dear PoPville,
24th and Benning – the old Popeye’s location will become a Hip Hop Fish & Chicken. 12 locations in and around Baltimore. Actually pretty good reviews from Yelp and Urbanspoon. Interesting.”
You can see their menus here.
2438 14th Street, NW
The owner of Creme sends the good word:
“I know many people were shocked with the abrupt closing of Creme on U St, but never fear, I wanted to be the first to let you know that Creme Restaurant & Bar, one of DC’s famous brunches, is reopening in June!”
And they tease us on their facebook page:
“Anyone missing Creme’s famous chicken & waffles? They’ll both be back on our brunch menu with a few more tasty surprises this summer!”
2438 14th Street, NW is one of the retail spaces in the Capitol View building that is located close to the corner of 14th and Chapin St, NW.
733 10th Street, NW
Back in January we learned a new Japanese restaurant from the owners of Cafe Asia would be coming downtown to the new building by the MLK Library. They’ve now applied for a liquor license which says:
“Restaurant with Lounge, featuring Asian Food, Live Entertainment, Sidewalk Café
With #20 Seats, Total Occupancy Load #350.”
Hours of operation are listed as Sunday through Thursday: 8am-2am, Friday and Saturday: 8am-3am.
Grand opening anticipated for July 4, 2014.
Looking north towards CityCenterDC:
1140 19th Street, NW
Back in Feb. we learned that a new Greek restaurant, GRK Fresh Greek, from NYC was coming to 19th and L St, NW next to the recently opened Noodles and Co. They’ve now posted coming soon signage and a liquor license placard says:
“New restaurant serving Greek cuisine with a sidewalk café seating 36 patrons. No entertainment. Total occupancy load is 150.”
Hours are listed as Sunday through Thursday 7am-2am, Friday and Saturday 7am-3am.
Located between Noodles and Co and Science Club on 19th
1103 19th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word. Back in Feb. we first about DC Pizza taking over the former Oh Fish! Maki Sushi Joint by Kaz which closed in July ’13. The liquor license placard posted out front says:
“Quick service pizzeria. No Entertainment. Total # of seats is 20 and the occupancy load is 45. Total # of sidewalk cafe seats is 24.”
And hours are listed as Sunday through Saturday 10:30 am – 11:30 pm.
Looking south toward L Street