11th and Massachusetts Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word:
“I’ve noticed recent activity in the long vacant retail space at 11 and Mass. Saw Subway signs in there this morning.”
Restaurants
1905 9th Street, NW
From a press release:
1905 Bistro & Bar is pleased to officially announce that Chef Joel Hatton – formerly of Shaw’s Tavern & Leopold’s Café in DC – has taken over the back of house duties as Executive Chef. Since joining the team at the end of January, the South Carolina native has put a definitive fingerprint on the restaurant, and plans to re-launch the brunch program this weekend with an entirely new menu.
For now, the new brunch menu will be available on Sundays from 11 AM – 3 PM, and features a mix of brunch staples along with a rotating selection of weekly specials. Featured items on the new menu include citrus Greek yogurt with house-made granola and strawberries ($6); chicken and waffle with cayenne honey ($12); truffled grits and pork belly with a sunnyside-up egg and scallions ($12); and an angus beef burger with Swiss cheese and balsamic onions on brioche roll with pickles and salad ($14). Egg options include a three-egg omelette with field greens ($12), a two eggs any style platter with toast and breakfast potatoes ($9), and soft scrambled eggs with cherry tomatoes, aged cheddar and a brioche roll ($10).
The bar is even getting in on the fun during brunch with bottomless options of Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and a Specialty Cocktail of the season for $15. Single glasses of each are also available for $7-$8. There is also a Beer-Mosa for $7, which is a blend of Avery White Rascal and orange juice.
Chef Hatton also has made significant changes to the restaurant’s dinner menu, adding bar snacks and a special Mussels Night on Tuesday nights. The Tuesday Night Mussel Night special includes a bowl of mussels incorporating a local beer in the broth, frites and a can/bottle of beer of your choice for $15. He is also working on a series of beer dinners, beginning next month in collaboration with DC Brau. More details to come!
524 8th Street, SE
From the folks at Tash:
OPENING for LUNCH THIS WEEK!
Monday to Thursday
11;30-2:30pm (Lunch); Dinner 4:30-10:30pmFriday-Saturday
11:30-11pmSunday
11:30-10pmHappy Hour ( will not limit at the bar; it is the whole restaurant)
Mon-Fri (4:30-6:30pm)
50% on All the Beers and Wines.
50% on the Special Cocktail.Saturday – Sunday Special
Mimosa and Bloody Mary For $4.00
14th and Q St, NW
In Nov. 2012 I mentioned how excited I was for Le Diplomate to open. We now have a new anticipated opening date – mid-March.
Some more details from hospitality online job openings:
“OPENING MID-MARCH
Le Diplomate, an authentic 250 seat French Brasserie, will soon be opening on the corner of 14th and Q. We are now hiring eager and experienced staff to be part of our opening team. We want people who have a passion for great food and wine served with care and consistency. We are looking for individuals who naturally radiate warmth, and sincere hospitality.”
You can really start to see the place taking shape:
1815 M Street, NW
A new sandwich shop, Bub and Pop’s, has opened in the former 3 Pizanos pizza spot at 1815 M St, NW. From a press release:
Chef Jonathan Taub, formerly of Pound the Hill, Adour, and the Philadelphia Ritz Carlton finally brings to DC something the city has sorely been missing, an authentic sandwich shop.
His restaurant, Bub and Pop’s, features traditional Philadelphia and New York style hoagies and sandwiches. Influenced by his upbringing in Philadelphia and moved by his dismay at not being able to find a good sandwich he opened his own sandwich shop. Bub and Pop’s is family owned and prides its self on the use of high grade ingredients and making every guest’s experience personal and unique. The menu items contain typical sandwich fair such as Bub’s Italian hoagie (Genoa salami, prosciutto, capicola, pepperoni, aged provolone, arugula, roma tomatoes, hoagie relish, mayonnaise, Bubs vinaigrette, and pecorino romano) and Pop’s Beef Brisket (Slow braised beef brisket, apple-horseradish cream, 5 year old gouda, and veal jus).
What isn’t typical about the food at Bub and Pop’s is that that all the items are house made and all the meats are sliced in house. The menu also includes house made pickles, salads, soups, potato chips, and coming soon, special late night offerings geared toward the late night M St crowd. We also provide catering for offices who have already fallen in love with Bub and Pop’s. Everyday Chef Jon comes up with a new creation to feed the hungry office workers of the Golden Triangle area that are always looking for something new to eat.
You can see their menu here.
I love the fact that have a separate pickle section including a pickle of the day!
They are open Mon.-Thurs. 11am – 7pm and Fri. & Sat. 11am – 3am.
From Radius:
“On V Day, all of our bottles of wine are 1/2 off all evening, which is our regular Thursday special. In addition, we will be making heart shaped pizzas for $12. To make everyone feel extra special, we will also be giving away delicious homemade cake pops to all who stop by on Thursday – couple of flavors will be available.”
3155 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
221 Upshur Street, NW
The former Fat Daddy’s space at 221 Upshur St, NW will become The House of Falafel. Some may know the House of Falafel food truck which launched in Aug. 2011. I spoke with owner/chef Negra who says the Petworth spot should be open in about 3-4 weeks.
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1065 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Another prime retail space in Georgetown now vacant. Rugby was located at 1065 Wisconsin Ave, NW. In December 2012 we learned that Frye Boots would be moving in across the street into the former Papa Razzi restaurant space at 1064-1066 Wisconsin Avenue, NW.
Back in Dec. 2012 we learned Noodles and Company was opening another location at 17th and K St, NW around mid-Feb. Looks like they were spot on:
414 H Street, NE
Celebrate with them on Wed:
