1825 18th Street, NW
Bar Charley opened up in the former Cajun Experience space near Lauriol Plaza early last month. They’re already looking to expand hours – from a liquor license application posted out front it lists their current hours as Sunday through Thursday 8 am – 11 pm and Friday & Saturday 8 am – 12 am and they are hoping to extend them to Sunday through Thursday 8 am – 2 am and Friday & Saturday 8 am – 3 am.
Anyone try them out yet?
Thanks to a reader for sending word about Diego reopening at 14th and V St, NW:
“looks like Diego is back open and had a pretty packed house when I walked by at around 9 last night.”
You can see Diego’s new menu here.
“Billy McCormick, Executive Chef is pleased to present the following menus for the season,
drawing inspiration from classic and traditional Tex-Mex dishes.
David Mendoza our General Manager says: “The menus change seasonally,
our philosophy is to retain the natural aroma and taste of the best ingredients available.”
Full diner and drinks menus here.
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
From Craigslist:
“GCDC, Grilled Cheese DC, is hiring a General Manager to lead the charge for DC’s newest restaurant. gcdc is a new fast-casual meets wine bar concept with the goal of bringing the perfect grilled cheese sandwich to the DC metro area. We are looking to hire a General Manager who has the following credentials: proven leader, team builder, energetic and enthusiasm for people and food, fast-casual experience and desire to grow with a new company.
The quality of our product is our top priority and will be achieved by using fresh local ingredients, innovative technology, and uniform precision. Our objective is to provide a new alternative to typical fast food that offers a superior tasting product at comparable speed and price, while offering a healthier more enjoyable experience. gcdc will offer an exciting menu of perfectly cooked gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade soups, “tater tots,” and an array of different and healthy beverages. Fruits and vegetables will be fresh and local. Cheeses and meats will come from high-end local vendors. Cheese plates, wine, beer and charcuterie will be our focus starting around 4pm daily as we look to appeal to the White House, World Bank and business community in our neighborhood as the local gathering place each evening.
GCDC will be opening at the end of 2013 and will be located one block from the White House at 1730 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.”
I hear the owners of Ripple are opening up a new spot in Adams Morgan. Ripple is located at 3417 Connecticut Ave, NW. Ripple is delicious. This is very good news for Adams Morgan. The Reef closed for good back in late August.
While the owners of Ripple haven’t confirmed the exact location, I am told that it will be a new concept, different from Ripple. More info on plans for the new space as they become available.
Update from Ripple:
“The team behind ripple – including Executive Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley – is planning to open another restaurant in the next 6 months and is currently looking at several locations.
“There are no finalized plans yet, we will have an announcement when we can be more specific.” Roger Marmet
116 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Well this sounds awesome:
“the story….
For the past two years we have been pestering Boundary Stone to feature a cheesesteak special. The idea itself is conceptually mind-blowing…….DC’s very own Boundary Stone Public House of Note, relying on their Philadelphia roots, to produce a cheesesteak the likes of which DC has never seen.
Chef Vin and Co. always insisted they would love to do it but one detail kept them from creating this gift for the people…….THE BREAD. Chef Vin insisted a cheesesteak without a roll from Sarcone’s Bakery would never come out of his kitchen. This was indeed the truth.
Seasons past, springs turned to summers and summers to falls. Finally, we could bear it no longer. DC Brau co-founder and fellow Cheesesteak Enthusiast, Brandon (More-Cheese-Please) Skall agreed to drive to Sarcone’s in Philadelphia and pick up the freshly baked righteous rolls and drive them poste haste DIRECTLY to The Stone.
now boundary stone and dc brau give you…
THE BARREL AGED BRAU AND CHEESESTEAK BONANZA
the beer….
Catoctin Creek Grape Brandy Barrel Aged Citizen (1 of 6 kegs)
Red Wine Barrel Aged Yonder Cities Farmhouse IPA (debut/1 of 6 kegs)
On the Wings of Armageddon – fresh batch, kegged two days prior
Alpha Domina Mellis – BRAND NEW DIPA kegged 1 day prior (unreleased, sneak preview)
Penn Quarter Porter (nitro pour)
Corruption
Public (cans)
Citizen (cans)
Sunday October 20th
5pm”
2032 P Street, NW
Thanks to @barredindc for sending word. Cafe Japone was located at 2032 P Street, NW. Barred in DC writes that they closed in late September/early October. The DC Alcohol Beverage Control Board canceled their liquor license on October 9th:
cafe-japone-cancellation-of-license-10-9-2013
Though their phone has been disconnected you can still see their menu here (as of this morning.) Stay tuned to see who takes over the space.
3710 14th St, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Taqueria Habanero is coming to 14th Street, NW between Spring and Quincy St, NW right near Red Derby. Looking forward to seeing if this is the real deal. This space is formerly home to Utopia Nails and Spa which abruptly closed back in March. Updates as the Taqueria gets closer to opening.
2438 18th Street, NW
A little over a month ago we learned a new Japanese restaurant would be taking over the Smoothie King space on 18th Street in Adams Morgan. I stopped in for a peek earlier this week and was told if all goes well they’ll be open next week. They also confirmed that they will be specializing in Donburi:
“a Japanese “rice bowl dish” consisting of fish, meat, vegetables or other ingredients simmered together and served over rice.”
It’s a small space dominated by a huge bar. I’ll update with an exact opening date when it is known.
1134 19th Street, NW
Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine quietly opened last week in the former Singapore Bistro space next to Science Club on 19th Street between L and M.
Their website says:
“Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine offers guests the invigorating experience of a bustling, fast-paced Cuban neighborhood restaurant with authentic tasty food made fresh all day from the highest quality ingredients.
James Lambert is elated to bring Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine back to his home – the Washington, DC area! Together with the Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine General Manager, Carlos DiLaudo of Bethesda, MD and Head Chef Ed Reynoso of Beltsville, MD, James welcomes you to the new standard in DC fast-casual dining.
Whether a guest visits Sophie’s for dine in, take out, pick up, delivery, or catering they will work to make your experience a rewarding one.”
Check out their menu here.
Take out and kitchen first floor
seating second floor
847 Upshur Street, NW
Open Kitchen Diner is getting a refresh on Upshur Street:
And down the block – Petworth Citizen is looking good:
829 Upshur Street, NW