325 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Acacia Gourmet opened in the former Wellness Cafe space at 325 Pennsylvania Ave, SE back in May 2012. The Acacia Bistro in Van Ness location remains open.
Updates on the Sushi restaurant when they get closer to opening.
Restaurants
5310 Western Ave. NW (Wisconsin and Western Ave, NW.)
Back in Feb. we learned Tynan coffee had closed in Friendship Heights and would be replaced by a Le Pain Quotidien.
From an email:
Our brand new store is the 13th one in the DC area, and is located at the Shops of Wisconsin Place, an urbane lifestyle center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. We occupy a part of the open plaza next to Bloomingdale’s, with large outdoor patio seating. Guests can enjoy our boulangeire fare with handmade organic bread, pastries, tartines, soups and salads. We stay true to our sustainable roots by incorporating eco-friendly features like LED lighting, recycled cast-iron arched windows and refurbished church pew seating.
1815 M Street, NW
From a press release:
Bub and Pop’s is becoming well known in DC for their sandwiches, soups, salads and Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Black Pepper Potato Chips. On Friday, April 19, Bub and Pop’s added Water Ice to their list of house made offerings.
Water Ice, also known as Italian Ice, is a Philadelphia tradition sold from Spring well into the first frost of the Fall. Chef Jon’s recipe includes fresh fruit, water and natural sugar – that’s all that’s in it! It gets blended, frozen and then scraped to serving size. Four flavors are currently being featured: Passion Fruit, Black Cherry, Peach and Espresso (no fresh fruit in that one, just real coffee).
Soon to follow this Summer are ice cream sandwiches that consist of our house made Tahitian vanilla ice cream between two house made Oatmeal, Walnut, Chocolate Chip Cookies. And in keeping with Bub and Pop’s way of doing things, every thing will still be made in-house and all natural.
You can see Bub and Pop’s complete menu here. Any fans?
726 7th Street, NW
Lots of changes coming to 7th Street in Chinatown. We knew the Potbelly was becoming a Lime Fresh but now a liquor license has been posted for a new Tavern coming to the basement of 726 7th St, NW:
Jackpot
Tavern serving light food with a seating capacity of 47 for patrons and total load of 160. Request an entertainment endorsement for occasional entertainment.
CityPaper reported:
“Iron Horse Taproom and Rocket Bar co-owners Curt Large and Geoff Dawson are opening a bar called Jackpot in the basement space below Lime Fresh (formerly Potbelly) at 726 7th St. NW.”
712 Seventh Street, NW
And Washington Business Journal reports just down the block that Ruby Tuesday has closed as of Sunday night:
Ruby Tuesday plans to close its doors at the end of service Sunday, making way for at least two new retailers to come into the space. Fast-growing self-serve yogurt chain FroZenYo will lease space there and open there by the third week of June.
WBJ also reports that a “a candy store and a fast-casual Asian joint” could take over the remaining spaces that formally made up Ruby Tuesday. Stay tuned.
Jose Andres’ Oyamel is expanding into the former half price ticket place space at 401 7th Street, NW.
6th and Florida Ave, NW
Bistro Bohem is located at 6th and Florida Ave, NW.
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14th and U Street, NW
Back in July 2012 I shared some scuttlebutt that a Tico Taco from Chef/Owner Michael Schlow would be coming to the Louis project at 14th and U St, NW.
Yesterday CityPaper confirmed:
“Boston-based celebrity chef Michael Schlow is opening Tico in the Louis at 14 development from JBG Companies just south of U Street NW.”
You can see Tico’s menus here.
I’m not afraid to admit, I still weep for my vanished Taco Bell…
1626 North Capitol Street, NW
When hunting and fishing were recently banned at the North Capitol Firehouse, I knew we were in for some good news… Thanks to all who sent emails about the new facebook page for the Washington Firehouse Restaurant:
“A new restaurant anticipated opening in 2013, The Washington Firehouse, Old Engine Company 12 still serves the neighborhood today, but in a slightly different capacity, with its American Classic menu.”
The Bloomingdale Blog reports:
“An operator was signed last week and should be on course for a early summer opening, late June early July.”
What do you guys think – another tease or is this really happening late June/early July?
Check out some awesome renderings (they have construction shots as well) from the Firehouse’s facebook page:
2101 L Street, NW
A few weeks ago a reader shared some scuttlebutt that a Stoney’s would be moving into the former Lite Stars space at 2101 L St, NW. Washington Business Journal now confirms the lease has been signed pending liquor license approval.
Photo courtesy of Mothership
Thanks to the folks at Mothership [3301 Georgia Ave, NW] for letting us know:
“We launch full brunch menu this weekend, Sat & Sunday 11:30-3:30 both days.”
Check out the tentative brunch menu:
BRUNCH MENU
Simple Salad of Mixed Greens, Cotija Cheese & Red Wine Vinaigrette 4.5
“My Mom’s” Albacore Tuna Salad, Kernel Corn, Celery, Grape Tomatoes, Red Wine Vinaigrette 8
Wheat Berry & Quinoa Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Cauliflower & Green Goddess Dressing 8
Maine Salmon “Dread Lox” House Cured in Jamaican Rum, Thyme, Allspice & Scotch Bonnet ????
2 Eggs over Veggie Hash with Hollandaise 9
Veggie Frittata with Swiss Chard, Fingerling Potatoes, Onions, Tomatoes & Fontina Cheese served with a side salad 8
Lechon Frittata with Onions, Fingerlings and side salad 10
Classic Eggs Benedict – Home Fries & Side Salad 10
Eggs en Cocotte with Bacon, Potatoes, Cream & Truffle with side salad 10
Cuban Monte Cristo Sandwich, Virginia Ham, Roast Pork & Swiss Cheese Griddled with Home Fries 12
Baked Dutch Baby Pancake with Elderflower Syrup, Powdered Sugar & Lemon 9
HaHaHaHalf Smoke in a Blanket with Tasso Gravy & Side Salad 10
Steak & Eggs & Eggs, Grilled Hanger Steak, Poached Egg & Béarnaise served with Home Fries & Side Salad 14
Freakin Pancake Sandwich, 3 Whole Wheat Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage & Bourbon Maple Syrup 12
Brioche French Toast with Maple Mascarpone & Fresh Fruit 9
3 Whole Wheat Pancakes with Bourbon Maple Syrup & Fresh Fruit 8
SIDES
Home Fries 3 Creamy Grits n Tasso Gravy 4 One Egg any way 1
Two WW Pancakes n Syrup 4 Bacon 4 Sausage 4 French Toast 4.5