2204 18th Street, NW
Just noticed these new signs at the Adams Morgan Restaurant and Cafe on 18th Street – any take a taste yet?
Adams Morgan
18th and California St, NW
I feel like this spot has been vacant for a really long time. Not sure if it’ll be a bodega/beer store or something else. Stay tuned:
2431 18th Street, NW
From BUL:
“BUL, meaning “fire” in Korean, is Washington DC’s first pojangmacha. Located in the heart of Adams Morgan, BUL serves Asian comfort foods reminiscent of the streets of Korea. Specializing in fire-grilled skewers and traditional favorites like Busan Odeng Tang (BUL’s Hangover Soup), the menu also includes innovative signature dishes like K-Pork Fried Rice, in which savory premium Berkshire pork belly chashu is paired with tangy roasted kimchi made by real Korean grandmothers (our own).
BUL’s décor and interior design reflect the delicate balance of the Far East: the tranquility of its verdant landscapes and the bustling creativity of its urban centers. In this open atmosphere, we gather to share our stories and consume our blessings around a fire… We are BUL.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Thursday: 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
BUL’s menu features dishes in the style of the Korean pojangmacha. Pojangmacha, which literally translates to “covered wagon” in Korean, typically refers to tented restaurants on wheels or stalls selling a variety of popular street foods paired with alcohol. BUL’s colorful and diverse menu items pay homage to the best of our fond and shared childhood memories. (more…)
1731 Columbia Rd, NW
Just to confuse people?
2431 18th Street, NW
Back in October we learned that the old Cafe Lautrec/Cafe Toulouse building in Adams Morgan would become a new spot from the owners of Sakuramen (down the block.) Their twitter page says:
“DC’s first pojangmacha specializing in Korean street and comfort foods. Coming soon to Adams Morgan.”
Their website says:
“BUL, meaning “fire” in Korean, is a Pojangmacha & Yakitori-ya located in the heart of Adams Morgan in Washington, DC.
Pojangmacha ~ refers to small tented restaurants on wheels or street stalls in Korea that sell a variety of popular street foods.
Yakitori ~ grilled skewered chicken. The term also refers to skewered food in general. “Yakitori-ya” are traditionally small restaurants or stands that grill yakitori to order.
BUL’s exterior preserves the iconic multi-story mural depicting Toulouse-Lautrec’s portrait of cabaret singer Aristide Bruant… so you can’t miss us”
And the The Post has some more details including the opening date – Tuesday, December 30th:
“devised a menu of Japanese yakitori, or skewered grilled meats, prawns and veggies — some as cheap as $3 — as well as larger entrees of fried rice, Korean omelettes and spicy ddukbokki, or rice cakes.”
I’ll update with the full menu when it’s available.
2418 18th Street, NW
We knew One to One Lebanese Bistro was getting close to opening in the former Shawarma Spot space.
“This restaurant offers gourmet lebanese food ranging from shawarma, falafel sandwiches and kabobs to hummus, baba ghanouj, and tabboule.”
Just saw a sign that they’ve opened. Hours are listed as 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM seven days a week.
You can see their menu listed on grubhub here.
2427 18th Street, NW
From the Black Squirrel:
“The Black Squirrel will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, both days starting at 2:00 pm. As an added bonus, Christmas Day also is Burger Night. We’ll start Burger Night at 2:00pm on Thursday and sell all of our classic and veggie burgers for half price.”
1824 Columbia Road, NW
A liquor license placard posted outside the former Pitazzi and Cafe Arte space in Adams Morgan says Risky Ventures will be:
“Prepared food shop serving sandwiches, gourmet popcorn and potatoes chips with a seating capacity of 9 and total occupancy load of 9.”
Updates as they get closer to opening.
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“I lost my engagement thing this morning 12/19 in NW DC on my way to work. I took the 43 or L2 bus from Columbia road and Mintwood place to Farragut north and then took the red line from Farragut north to judiciary square and realized it was missing. It’s my fiancés family heirloom and it means so much to me and I’m desperate to find it! If anyone has any information please contact me and a reward will be offered.”
1658 Columbia Road NW via Potter’s House
From an email:
“After weathering some significant delays we are excited to announce that we are 6-8 weeks from reopening! As construction is wrapping up we’ve launched a Kickstarter campaign to help raise money for initial startup costs.
The Potter’s House is a not-for-profit café, bookstore, and event space Adams Morgan. Since opening its doors in 1960 it has been a key place for deeper conversation, creative expression, and community transformation. After closing last year for major renovations we’re excited to reopen with a completely redesigned space and new offerings.
Cafe
The new menu will change seasonally, be sourced locally whenever possible, and draw from the diverse cultural and culinary streams that make our city great. Daily pay-what-you-can items will ensure that all who enter our doors can enjoy a delicious meal. A third wave coffee and tea program will feature Counter Culture Coffee and Rishi Tea.
Books
The bookstore will focus on social issues, cultural studies and progressive spirituality. And we’ll offer curated selections of literary fiction and poetry, alongside great books for children and youth.
Community
Community is at the heart of this entire project. We want to be a catalyst for justice and healing in DC through our programs and gatherings. Our discussion tables, issue forums, and film screenings will amplify efforts for social justice and explore the spiritual practices and cultural traditions that sustain them. Our live music, spoken word and storytelling nights, and rotating gallery will highlight the diversity of the city and celebrate its creativity.”