Restaurants

Ted’s BULLETIN Opening at 14th and Swann St, NW on Monday, August 19 at 7am

By Prince Of Petworth

Teds_bulletin_1818_14th_st_entry
1818 14th Street, NW

Ed. Note: Earlier this week we took a look inside, check it out here.

From a press release:

“matchboxfoodgroup is excited to announce its latest expansion of Ted’s BULLETIN (1818 14th Street NW; 202.265.8337) will open for daily breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday, August 19 promptly at 7am. The new Ted’s will bring classic dishes served up in a 1930’s atmosphere to the District DC development located on the corner of 14th & Swann Streets NW.

The restaurant replicates the dining experience at its original location on Capitol Hill, seating 160, twice as many guests, in an expanded dining room that includes counter seating, large booths and multiple banquettes. Named after the late father of sibling business partners Mark Neal and Ty Neal, the real Ted was known for his hospitality and often offered soup and sandwiches to postal workers, neighbors and visitors that stopped by his home. Executive Chef Jacob Hunter will dish out Americana comfort foods like grilled cheese made with nostalgic Wonder Bread and served with Ted’s favorite tomato soup, meatloaf with mingo county ketchup glaze, and satisfying breakfast plates served all day, every day. Unique takes on the old standbys will be present on this menu as in Capitol Hill, including Drew’s peanut butter bacon burger, named for partner Drew Kim, and eggplant parmesan burger.

A spacious bar provides additional counter seating with additional seats facing the window, perfect for people watching. It sits opposite an expanded bakery where Pastry Chef Rebecca Albright will produce Ted’s award winning homemade Pop-Tarts and a new menu of unique gourmet donuts from scratch. Multiple entrances including an oversized rotating door provide ease of service, whether looking for a quick grab and go pastry and coffee, a leisurely cocktail or full service meal.”

Grilled Cheese Restaurant, GCDC, Coming to 1730 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

gcdc_1730_penn_ave_dc
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

A new dining option is coming to those who work near the White House. According to a recent liquor license application – GCDC will be:

“A quick service grilled cheese restaurant offering high-end gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches accompanied with tatter tots, soup, or salad with 42 seats and occupancy load of 85. Sidewalk café with 25 seats.”

1730 Pennsylvania Ave is located right near the Chop’t and Starbucks and across the street from Jimmy John’s.

gcdc_grilled_cheese

Fast Casual Spanish Restaurant, 100 Montaditos, and GNC Coming to Navy Yard in the Fall

By Prince Of Petworth

From a Forest City Washington press release:

Two more retail tenants have been announced and plan to open soon in the Boilermaker Shops at The Yards according to the project’s master developer and owner, Forest City Washington. The latest leases signed are for a Spanish-based mini- sandwich chain which is new to the DC area known as 100 Montaditos, as well as a familiar name in living well, GNC, the leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products.

100 Montaditos an internationally known fast casual restaurant that specializes in “montaditos,” or mini sandwiches and offers 100 varieties of fillings, will open this fall in the Boilermaker Shops, an adaptive reuse of a former Navy Yard industrial building which is fast becoming the retail heart of this new and developing urban waterfront neighborhood being created in DC’s Capitol Riverfront area. In a similar timeframe, GNC is planning to open its latest DC location just a few doors away.

Founded in Spain in 2000 and now with over 250 restaurants across the globe, including in selected US markets, 100 Montaditos is the latest retail/dining option to be announced for The Yards. 100 Montaditos prides itself on being a place to enjoy a delicious slice of Spanish cuisine and culture in a relaxing and friendly environment. Inspired by the atmosphere of a typical Spanish tavern, the menu offers a variety of traditional montaditos served on crunchy, freshly-baked Spanish rolls; filled with such typical Mediterranean ingredients as Serrano ham, Spanish tortilla, chorizo sausage and Manchego cheese; and seasoned with such traditional Mediterranean ingredients as olive oil, garlic, onions, lemon, tomato sauce and ali oli. As its name implies, 100 varieties of fillings are available on a choice of rolls. There are multiple 100 Montaditos locations in Florida, in the Miami area, as well as in Orlando and Key West. Other U.S. locations are New York City and Iowa.

100 Montaditos will occupy 2,522 SF in the Boilermaker Shops, located on Tingey Street SE just west of 4th Street SE. Like the other restaurants soon to open in The Boilermaker Shops, the location will also feature outdoor seating. GNC will occupy 2,043 SF in the same building.

Opening over the next few months in the Boilermaker Shops are several previously announced retailers and places to eat. The DC-based Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG) is expected to soon open two of their food/drink concepts there. Bluejacket will be a working micro-brewery which, in addition to an impressive selection of craft beers, will also offer a menu of pub-style food. NRG’s popular Buzz Bakery and coffee shop will open at approximately the same time in an adjacent unit.

You can see 100 Montaditos’ menu here. Looks pretty awesome.

100_mesosito_navy_yard
Boilermaker Shops at 350 Tingey Street, SE

il Capo di Capitol Hill Italian Restaurant Closes – Space Being Split into Temporary Frager’s Paint Store and Vietnamese Corner (Anh Dao)

By Prince Of Petworth

IMG_3919
1129 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

In January we noted Mi Vecindad Cuban/Mexican restaurant had become il Capo di Capitol Hill Italian restaurant.

Now the space at 1129 Pennsylvania Ave, SE is being split into two. The larger section closer to 12th Street is going to become a temporary Frager’s paint store and opening in a few weeks accoreding to Capitol Hill Corner.

IMG_3921

The smaller section is going to become the Vietnamese Corner which we learned a couple months ago had opened in the Pizza-Iole space. The owner tells me they may rename the restaurant Anh Dao as a tribute to DC’s cherry blossoms.

IMG_3922

Now the Pizza-Iole space will focus exclusively on pizza.

IMG_3923

Nando’s Applies for Liquor License, Still Planning on an August Opening in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

IMG_3951
350 Tingey Street, SE

Thanks to a reader for sending. The Nando’s Peri Peri coming to Navy Yard in August has applied for a liquor license:

“New restaurant serving chicken and side dishes with seating for 86 patrons, Total occupancy load is 148 which will include a Summer Garden with 49 seats for patrons.”

Hours will be Sunday through Thursday 11am-11pm and Friday & Saturday 11am-12am.

PoP Preview – Ted’s Bulletin Opening “this month” at 14th and Swann St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Ted's_bulletin_1818_14th_st_entry
1818 14th Street, NW

Back in March 2012 we first learned a Ted’s Bulletin was coming to 14th Street. In May of this year we noted some major progress at 14th and Swann St, NW. I was able to take a preview tour on Friday and was told – opening is definitely “this month”!

Fans of the Capitol Hill location will be pleased with how the space turned out. It is very similar in that they were able to use the same materials (salvaged from the old Philadelphia Convention Center) and they have their signature yellow booths. The major difference is that the 14th Street location is twice the size with seating for 160. Also they’ll be making donuts in house here, the extra space allows for a proper bakery (be sure to check out the Donut Robot after the jump.) Like the Capitol Hill location there will be breakfast all day (open daily at 7am), the same menu, specials and a family friendly atmosphere.

There was still some polishing up going on but you can get a good idea of how the space has turned out from the photos:

Ted's_bulletin_14th_side_bar
side bar

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Arthur Treacher Becomes ‘Lunch Yaki’ Serving Japanese and Korean at 4th and Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

lunch_yaki_patio
400 Florida Ave, NW

Back in Sept. 2011 an Arthur Treacher fish and chips opened up in the former Ken’s Carryout space at 4th and Florida Ave, NW. In Dec. 2011 we noted that they added Bulgogi. In Nove. 2012 they added wings – so this was a truly unique Arthur Treacher’s featuring fish and chips, bulgogi and chicken wings. Now they are wiping the slate clean. It is Aurthur Treacher no more – today it is known as Lunch Yaki and will serve exclusively Japanese and Korean food. They also are opening up the space inside a bit (it’s still pretty small) and adding a few tables. All in all I think this is a very good move. Looking forward to trying out the new fare!

lunch_yaki_sign

Hoping to add patio seating in the next 30-45 days after going through the permitting process:

lunch_yaki_arthur_treacher

View More Stories