Restaurants

Proper Signage Up at Mikey and Mel’s NY Delicatessen Opening Soon Downtown!!

By Prince Of Petworth


19th and L Street, NW

Thanks to Jon for sending the latest from the coming Mikey and Mel’s coming downtown:

“Workers were installing new signage today for Mikey & Mel’s at 19th and L NW (the former Corner Bakery space).

FWIW, I asked one of the workers when they expected to open and he simply said “soon”.” (more…)

Alero opening a location on H Street, NE!

By Prince Of Petworth


1301 H Street, NE previously home to Kitchen Cray

Thanks to G. for sending: “H Street is dead. Long live H Street.”

The liquor license placard for Alero H Street says:

“New Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 185 and a Total Occupancy Load of 200. Sidewalk Cafe with 40 Seats. Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.” (more…)

First Look Inside Ashok Bajaj’s, Rosedale, Opening Tomorrow in Van Ness!! (Thurs.)

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Greg Powers

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, is pleased to announce the October 24, 2024 unveiling of his new restaurant, Rosedale, located at 4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20008, in the Forest Hills neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of the nation’s capital. Named for an important estate in Cleveland Park’s historic district, this new American concept will be a welcome addition to Northwest, Washington, D.C. Bajaj tapped James Beard Foundation’s award-nominated restaurant designer Martin Vahtra of Projects Design Associates of New York to design Rosedale. Rosedale opens with seating for 100 guests indoors with a patio seating 30 guests for outdoor dining, weather permitting. The restaurant will serve dinner and Sunday brunch and is within easy walking distance of the Van Ness UDC Metro station. (more…)

Maman Joon reportedly opening new location in Truxton Circle on Friday!

By Prince Of Petworth


1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street

Update to the update: Another reader stopped by and they now say opening Friday!

Thanks to Isiah for the Maman Joon update:

“They look like they are giving away some free meals today and have a Wednesday opening date.
Also in a month or so they will offer crossaints and coffee (Arabic espresso) in the morning.” (more…)

Life Alive Organic Cafe coming to former SoulCycle space in West End

By Prince Of Petworth


“the former soulcycle location at 2301 M Street, NW”

Thanks to Jessica for sending news about Life Alive Organic Cafe coming to the former SoulCycle space.

From a press release:

“Life Alive Organic Café is thrilled to announce its expansion into Washington, D.C. as the brand’s first-ever location outside of its home state of Massachusetts. This marks a significant milestone for the beloved concept (now in its 20th year) known for its invigorating, made-from-scratch food. The D.C. cafe will be located in the West End at 2301 M St NW. (more…)

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