3501 Connecticut Avenue, NW previously home to a California Tortilla and a Pizzeria Uno back in the day.
This is not a drill. What this means, I do not know. Well, I suppose the paper down means they are close(r) to opening and that warrants a ‘BREAKING’ on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving :)
Thanks to J. for sharing at 1:49pm Tuesday, December 3rd: (more…)
2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
Last week we shared the news that Connect Cafe never connected in the old Mr Chen’s space.
Thanks to BC for letting us know: “Place has been leased, Philly cheesesteaks sandwiches coming.” (more…)
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW previously home to Tadich Grill and of course TenPenh
Spotted this awesome signage from my rainy Turkey Trot yesterday, as my kids will attest I’m never not working even on trots :) – sorry for the blurry photo but exciting news!!
Cafe Fiorello’s website says:
“Cafe Fiorello is an institution across the street from Lincoln Center, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends. Fiorello’s is a great spot for pre-theater dining. Open late each night, the restaurant is also perfect for a post-theater dinner, a light bite at the antipasto bar, or cocktails and dessert.
Experience our warm Italian hospitality from the moment you enter our doors. Enjoy our elaborate vegetable and seafood antipasto bar, as well as all of our pastas, local fish, chops, and don’t miss our famous signature thin-crust pizzas. (more…)
pic of Flight Club Houston
From a press release:
“Flight Club, a unique, upscale social darts concept, is bound for the bullseye of Washington, DC this winter, with its 7th US location opening at 641 New York Ave. NW in Mount Vernon Square.
Launched in the US in 2018 by State of Play Hospitality, a leading international social entertainment operator, Flight Club is a high-spirited concept that pairs craft cocktails and elevated cuisine with its signature fast-paced, technology-driven Social Darts® experience that offers guests highly engaging gameplay in a stunning design-led environment.
Flight Club’s secret is its proprietary scoring software which has revolutionized the traditional game of darts with tracking technology that enables automatic scoring and runs several exciting multiplayer games for groups of up to 300 people. Win, and a hidden camera captures video of your final throw and screens an instant replay, so you and your friends can relive the moment. (more…)
1100 15th Street, NW
A new liquor license placard has gone up for a spot called Miss Likklemores at the old Philotimo space:
“New Class C Restaurant with an indoor capacity of 260, a Summer Garden with 50 seats and a capacity of 64, and a Total Occupancy Load of 324. (more…)
746 6th Street, NW
TFAN asks and sends the screenshot below: “do you have any info on chinatown express?” (more…)
2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
This space. Well this space. This space has seen a lot of action. That’s all I have to say about that. Woof.
We first heard about Connect Cafe coming here back in April but I don’t think it ever did open, despite the proper sign.
For those keeping track: (more…)
1150 First Street, NE
Thanks to Dougie for confirming the Chipotle actually really did open: (more…)
3925 14th Street, NW previously home to Salt & Pepper Grill II and Goody’s Carry Out before that
Thanks to Tamara for sending: “New dumpling place opening up on 14th and Shepherd NW!!” (more…)
2404 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Chef Danny Lledó, owner and creative mind behind Washington, DC’s internationally renowned Spanish restaurant Xiquet announced today a forthcoming second restaurant, situated on the first floor of his intimate restaurant space in the Glover Park neighborhood. El Taller del Xiquet (pronounced “el ta-YER del chee-KETT”), or Xiquet’s Workshop, will take over the street-level space of Lledó’s Michelin-starred fine dining destination. (more…)