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2030 M Street, NW

Back in Sept. 2012 we learned that Hudson would be closing and would be replaced by an Italian Bistro. A liquor license has recently been posted for Greenhouse Bistro:

“Italian restaurant lounge and bar serving contemporary Italian cuisine in a hip, classy and relaxing environment with a seating capacity of 120. Total occupancy load of 156. Live entertainment will be provided such as violin, guitar and pianist. Sidewalk Café 80 seats.”

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524 8th Street, SE

We’ve been eagerly anticipating Nooshi’s Barracks Row location at 524 8th St, NW above Tash. I’m happy to share the news that indeed tomorrow is the day. From an email:

We are happy to announce that Nooshi Capitol Hill will be open on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013. The soft opening SPECIAL on Tuesday will start from 5.00 to 10.00 p.m offering 50% discount on food, wine & beer.

The Regular Business hours for the first week shall be as follows:

Wednesday – Fri 5.00p.m – 10.00 p.m.
Saturday 11.00a.m – 11.00 p.m.
Sunday 11.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.

Then we’ll start with normal operating hour serving lunch & dinner.


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4231 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

After many years at 4231 Wisconsin Ave, NW Armand’s closed back in June 2012. Thanks to all who sent emails and tweets about the new development. A recent liquor license posted out front says a Nando’s Peri Peri will be taking over the space:

“Restaurant serving primarily chicken and side dishes with seating for 148 patrons and total occupancy load of 160. Sidewalk café with seating for 58 patrions.”

You can see Nando’s menu here.

Back in Jan. 2013 we also learned a Nando’s Peri Peri would be coming to the Navy Yard in the Boilermaker building.

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Photo by PoPville flickr user rockcreek

I’m not necessarily talking about Taco Bell, though of course that could be an answer, I’m more talking about where to grab quick, good lunches. While I really love Greek Deli on 19th St, NW I can’t stand waiting on line. So it got me thinking about what are the best lunch options around town where you don’t have to wait on line forever? Where’s your favorite fastest food?


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1410 14th Street, NW

Black Whiskey grand opening this Saturday:

“Saturday, May 4th – Grand Opening of Black Whiskey
w/ Transformer presenting…
Cult Fiction an installation by Zach Storm and Cheyenne Lee Seeley”

Here’s how 1410 14th St, NW looked back in 2009:

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1610 14th Street, NW

And a tipster sends word that Ghibellina’s grand opening at 1610 14th Street, NW is this Tues. May 7th!

Here’s how 1610 14th St, NW looked back in 2010:

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2917 Georgia Ave, NW

Potentially huge news for Georgia Ave. Thanks to a reader for sending word that the former Enterprise Theatre & Jazz Lounge is going to become a tavern. But it’s much better than that – I hear it will be called Bravo Lounge and they plan on serving deli food. If it’s true deli food this could be huge. Stay tuned.


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