9th and P Street, NW
Finally got some clarity from the folks at Mandalay about their opening at 9th and P St, NW. The official word on their grand opening is “early October”. I’ll update with an exact date when one has been selected.
Restaurants
1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The “female-friendly” steakhouse, STK, coming to Dupont this Fall has applied for a liquor license:
“Fine dining, upscale female-friendly steakhouse, DJ and background music. Total Occupancy Load #299, Seating #282. Sidewalk Cafe seating #36”
Hours will be Sunday through Thursday: 11am-2am, Friday and Saturday: 11am-3am.
Thanks to a reader for sending the above note:
“Got home yesterday (live at Blagden Alley) and this was taped to our front door. Seems that “The American” bistro will face some opposition at the ANC.”
In late July we learned The American would be a bistro from Xavier Cervera hoping to come to the Downtown Boxing Club space in Blagden Alley.
Do you think the proposed bistro is a “commercial use that is far too intensive the historic alley and the surrounding residential area”?
1209 – 1213 10th Street, NW (actually in Blagden Alley)
2400 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
From an email:
“Arcuri will be offering antipasti, pizza, salads and pasta as well as our NEW BRUNCH MENU Saturdays & Sundays at 11:00am:
SOFT SCRAMBLE with fines herbs, american prosciutto and ricotta toast
LEMON PANCAKES with blueberries
FRENCH TOAST with peach compote
FRITTATA with red pepper, zucchini and caprino
EGGS IN PURGATORIO sunny side eggs, with tomato, soppressata and polenta fresca
EGG SANDWICH HERO with cucumber, anchovy and mozzarella
UOVO 3 eggs your way with rustic potato’s and bacon
2 HEN EGGS scrambled or sunny side with polenta fresca
SMOKED BACON
TUSCAN POTATOES FENNEL SAUSAGE PATTY”
2404 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“SLATE Wine Bar + Bistro – known for its extensive selection of unique wines and their ability to make every meal memorable – is launching its new menu Friday, September 20, 2013. The contemporary American dishes will promote seasonal fall flavors with expanded menu selections.
Im excited our new fall menu provides more variety for diners as we have increased the number of the items on our lunch, dinner, and brunch menus. I am especially pleased we have added more vegetarian and seafood items, says SLATE Manager, Daniel Lledó.
Incorporating diverse flavors, highlights of SLATEs fall menu include the Spicy Eggplant appetizer; Pan Seared Sea Scallops with bacon-corn chowder; Bistro Filet with mushroom-peppercorn sauce, fries, and asparagus; and local Rockfish with tomato, fennel and asparagus. Guests wanting to pair cheese with their wine may be excited by the new Cheese and Charcuterie selections like Canya de Cabra and acorn fed Lomo Embutido.”
1140 19th Street, NW
Back in March we first learned a Noodles and Company was coming to one of the retail spaces in the newly renovated building on 19th Street just south of M. This the old Mezza Luna location pre-renovation. Well there’s finally some progress here – they’ve applied for a liquor license:
“Noodles & Company is a fast-casual themed restaurant serving global noodle dishes, salads, desserts sodas, juice and milk. Total Capacity including the summer garden and sidewalk café seats of 28 is 101.”
Hours will be Sunday through Thursday 10 am – 10 pm Friday & Saturday 10 am – 11 pm.
I hear they are shooting for a November opening.
1134 19th Street, NW
A few doors down Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine gets proper signage.
1145 19th Street, NW
And across the street Nature’s Table also gets proper signage.
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1330 U Street, NW
Back in late January we first learned that a new bar and restaurant called the Fainting Goat would be coming to the former Urban Essentials space at 1330 U St, NW. They’ve resolved the protests against them and are on track for a late November/early December opening. I stopped in for a very early look a couple of days ago and I think folks are going to be very very happy.
First of all the design team is the same team that designed Bloomingdale’s Boundary Stone and Red Hen and more recently designed Baby Wale by the Convention Center.
In speaking with co-owner Greg Algie I learned a few more details about the space. There will be 129 seats total of which 26 are bar seats. Speaking of the bar, there will be 12 beers on tap and one prosecco on tap.
The menu will be kinda like a gastropub but without pretension. Greg described it as quality food done simply, also food that you’d want to make at home but just don’t have the time to do. He envisions the space as a real neighborhood spot where folks could end up 2-3 times a week.
You can get an idea of how the space will be laid out from the photos. There will be a small bar and high top tables down front where folks can hang out on the first floor. In the lower level will be the kitchen and private dining room. And the upper level is sorta split in two with proper dining on the left hand side and a larger bar on the right hand side. And you’ll of course be able to order food in all the spaces.
I learned a bit more about the design (stained glass coming) but I’m just gonna wait for it to be built because the photos will do far better justice than my words.
At any rate, Greg is a super down to earth guy and I think that is a good indication that this going to be a very chill spot. Not to mention the great name – Fainting Goat. Apparently back in the day when Greg and his buddies would go out to the bars, when engaging with strangers Greg would – well have a look at a clip:
Have a look at the inside after the jump. (more…)
425 I Street, NW
Getting closer to some Italian eats in Mt. Vernon Square. Back in July we learned that Alba Osteria would be a:
“New upscale restaurant specializing in authentic Italian dishes. Live entertainment for weekend brunch and occasional special events. Seating capacity is 155. Total occupancy load is 226. Sidewalk Café with seating for 128 patrons”
2201 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Kapnos, Mike Isabella’s young 14th Street Greek restaurant is beginning brunch service this week. Brunch will be served Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-3pm and feature Greek-influenced takes on morning classics like Baklava French Toast and Spit Roasted Chicken and Waffles. The full menu is available here.
In addition to the new brunch menu, Kapnos has recently opened its patio. The al-fresco space located along W Street adds over three dozen seats to the restaurant.”
From Ben’s Chili Bowl:
“There are some new food options coming to Reagan National Airport and I am happy to say that Ben’s Chili Bowl will be one of them! The deal is done and we are working hard on a design that will bring the food and flavor of U Street to National Hall in the airport. This new location will be just to the right of Terminal B (the center terminal) and will be pre-security so regardless of what airline you are flying or if you are taking a trip at all, everyone will have access to Ben’s Chili Bowl at National Airport. And we will have plenty of seats for customers to dine-in as well as carry-out that can go through security and be carried on the plane.
Look out for Ben’s at DCA around May of 2014.”
1001 H Street, NE
And at the corner of 10th and H St, NE – Ben’s has applied for a liquor license:
“Restaurant serving American style food with 191 seats and occupancy load of 266. Summer Garden with 44 seats. Sidewalk café with 38 seats.”
Hours of operation hope to be Sunday through Thursday 6 am -2 am and Friday & Saturday 6 am – 4 am.
Ed. Note: Last week we learned of some scuttlebutt that Ben’s planned to open an Arlington location as well.
1218 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval’s newly opened El Centro D.F. Georgetown, located at 1218 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, 20007, will begin hosting a weekly series of tequila and mezcal tastings, running throughout the fall. This new series will begin Wednesday, September 18th from 5 PM to 7 PM at the second floor bar. Guests will have an opportunity to sample five varieties of Patrón Tequila: Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Patron XO Café, and Patron XO Cocoa. El Centro D.F. Georgetown’s Bar Manager Joel Mann will lead the tastings along with a representative from each supplier. The tequila and mezcal tastings are free, and open to the public. A calendar of upcoming tastings through November 13th is listed below:
Wednesday, September 18th
PATRÓN TEQUILA
(five tequilas will be available)
Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Patron XO Café, Patron XO Cocoa (more…)