81 Seaton Place, NW
Back in April we learned Bacio Pizzeria got a sweet new patio in Bloomingdale. Soon you’ll be able to enjoy some beers on it. They’ve applied for a liquor license with the following hours:
8 am – 2 am Sunday through Thursday and 8 am – 3 am Friday and Saturday.
I’ll update if/when they get final approval.
1939 12th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Menchie’s, the friendliest place on earth with a mission to make every guest smile, will be opening its new location in the U Street Corridor at 1939 12th St. NW, Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.
To celebrate the opening, Menchie’s will spread smiles with a seven-day grand opening celebration from August 3 to August 9, packed with free giveaways including t-shirts and Menchie’s merchandise, family-friendly activities and free servings of its best-in-class frozen yogurt.
The new self-serve store offers an unparalleled experience that is welcoming, fun and interactive, with arts and crafts for kids, enjoyable music and indoor/outdoor seating areas where friends and family gather. Guests can choose from a variety of rotating yogurt flavors and delicious toppings for unlimited combinations, ensuring happiness in every cup.
Menchie’s U Street Corridor is located at 1939 12th St. NW in Washington, D.C., and is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The full schedule of the 7-day grand opening celebration is as follows” (more…)
301 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
About a year ago White Tiger closed and it looked like Pete’s aPizza would be opening up a location in the space. Obviously that didn’t work out but now a liquor license application lists a new restaurant, Romea & Juliet, will go into the space:
“New restaurant serving American food. No entertainment. Seating for 90 patrons, Total occupancy load is 90. Sidewalk Café with seating for 170 patrons.”
More info when it becomes available.
Farewell White Tiger sign – you were a sweet one:
1124 9th Street, NW
Baby Wale was a bit ambitious in hoping for a June opening by the Convention Center at 1124 9th St, NW. But some serious progress has been made. Check out this awesome new front:
A peek in the window reveals, while a lot of progress (though is that a tree in the back?) has been made, it still looks like they’re a couple of months off:
In November 2012 a liquor license said:
“A casual restaurant serving roast chicken and lobster sandwiches to local residents with a seating capacity for 150 people. Total occupancy load of 150.”
Stay tuned.
How it looked in April:
1825 18th Street, NW
Back in May I shared some scuttlebutt that a new restaurant from Jackie Greenbaum was coming to the former Cajun Experience space. Greenbaum is owner of Jackie’s in Silver Spring and El Chucho in Columbia Heights. In July the scuttlebutt was confirmed. In addition to the name, Bar Charley, now comes more details from the Washington Post:
“A sneak peak [of the menu] reveals a lobster roll, bison sloppy joe, salt cod and spaghetti, smoked chicken thighs on dirty rice, shrimp and pork dumplings, papri chaat, and frankfurters with warm potato salad. Exceptions to those small plates (subject to change) will be two dishes designed for two: a wood-grilled steak and a whole fish.”
Standby for an expected August 22nd opening.
1353 Randolph Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I stopped by the Washington Pizza on Randolph and 14 last night. Its under new ownership and they have an incredible deal of $5 for a large one topping pizza and a soda. The new owners are a little depressed about how slow business is. The pizza was great. Also, they will be opening the other side of it in a couple of weeks and will be selling the Indian food.”
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Just thought that readers might want to know that G already closed for the day- ran out of bread.”
G opened today at 2201 14th Street, NW next to Kapnos.
3291 M Street, NW
Back in March 2012 we learned that Spike Mendelsohn would be opening another Good Stuff Eatery in the former Crepe Amour space 3291 M Street, NW. You can see Good Stuff’s menu here.
Mendelsohn recently opened his steak-frites restaurant, Bearnaise, on Capitol Hill near the original Good Stuff Eatery.
@TheGeorgetownr tweeted yesterday:
“Hey @chefspike, a Little birdy told me that #Goodstuffeatery will be open this #Friday in #Georgetown. Is it true? Cause we are ready!”
Update from @chefspike:
“Proud to announce that #goodstuffeatery will be open in #Georgetown on Monday! Come by for your burger and shake fix 3291 M St NW on Monday”
829 Upshur Street, NW
From Paul Ruppert:
“We are going to extend our preview (1017 7th Street, NW) one more week at Hogo. So Makoto will be cooking in there through August 3.
“Petworth Citizen” is inspired by the community newspaper of the same name that chronicled Petworth neighborhood happenings from 1916 – 1951. “Petworth Citizen” will be a neighborhood bar (829 Upshur St, NW) with great bar food and a literary focus. The name also points to our intention to become a gathering place, welcoming neighbors from near and far.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Asaris1
From a press release:
“From Monday, August 19, to Sunday, August 25, DC area foodies are invited to dine at their favorite participating restaurants and discover new dining destinations, which will feature three-course, prix fixe lunch and dinner menus priced at $20.13 and $35.13, respectively. The full list of participating restaurants will be available online at www.ramw.org/restaurantweek early Friday, July 26.
Make reservations early online at www.ramw.org/restaurantweek.“