photos courtesy Mezeh Mediterranean Grill
Check out their menus here.
From a press release:
“Mezeh Mediterranean Grill is celebrating the opening of its newest location, Mezeh Capitol Hill, at 333 Pennsylvania Ave. SE on Feb. 6. The new restaurant will bring fresh Mediterranean flavors to the Capitol Hill neighborhood, offering an upbeat, fast-casual dining experience. (more…)
212 7th Street, SE
One door closes another opens!!
Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.
And now a new liquor license for Acqua Al 2 reveals THEY ARE COMING BACK: (more…)
424 8th Street, SE via IG
From Café 8’s liquor license application:
“Licensee requests to expand its operations to incorporate 420-426 8th Street, S.E. into the premises. Seating will increase from (more…)
Thanks to Izzy for sending: “Just wanted to share that there are already barriers up around the Capitol and surrounding buildings up to Madison/the block before the metro.” (more…)
201 East Capitol Street, SE courtesy DOLA Photo
Check out the Quill and Crumb Menu here (PDF)
From a press release:
“The Folger Shakespeare Library is ready to welcome guests to its brand new café, Quill & Crumb, which opens on Friday, November 22. The new café is housed in the Folger’s historic Great Hall and will offer lunch, baked goods, snacks, and savory bites alongside coffee and tea service. A bar offering beer, wine, local cider, and assorted seasonal cocktails will also be a part of the menu. Quill & Crumb is open to the public, and no timed-entry passes or event tickets are needed in order to dine at the café. (more…)
From Charlie Palmer Steak DC:
“After 22 incredible years, we’re bidding a fond farewell to 101 Constitution Avenue. On November 29, 2024, Charlie Palmer Steak DC will serve its final prime steaks, chops, and celebratory moments. Stop by for one last lunch, dinner, or a toast at the bar with Lamar. Thank you, Washington, DC, for being part of our story.” (more…)
From a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the NYC born and nationally beloved ice cream brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice cream, is thrilled to announce that its seventh D.C. area location––located in Capitol Hill at 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE––will open on Friday, November 1 at 3:00 p.m. (more…)
Thanks to C. for sending from Capitol Hill. The plaque says: (more…)
photo by evegophotos
From the U.S. Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: On Monday, at approximately 10:00 am, we will have a campus-wide evacuation exercise. The routine drill is in coordination with our Legislative Branch partners. Expect temporary street closures to include Constitution Avenue, Independence Avenue, and D Street, NE.“
Thanks to SG for passing on the new note on the District Doughnut door. Last month they posted a note about a little vacation. Does this new not apply to just Barracks Row? All locations? (more…)