Cuba Libre is located at 801 9th St. NW (9th and H St, NW). I’ve been hearing lots of good buzz about this place. Anyone check them out yet? You can see their menus here. Any must order items? I know the space is pretty big but is there a big wait for tables?
According to the Downtown DC BID:
“Get ready for Redline, a dual-concept sports pub and upscale-casual restaurant. The sports pub, scheduled to open this month, will occupy the first level and feature table-side taps and a big projection screen. Once it opens in mid-December, the second floor restaurant will serve American food with a French flair and offer outdoor seating and patio space. Mick Dadlani, who owns Fly Lounge in Dupont Circle, is giving the space a modern design with exposed brick and natural light.”
I just noticed these new banners and lamp posts last week.
Actually what do you think about neighborhood banners in general? Are they a good illustration of neighborhood pride? Does your neighborhood have them? If so, do you like them?
I knew they were getting close to opening when I saw the new awning up at 604 11th St. NW. Turns out they’ll be opening Nov. 13th and WBJ’s Missy Frederick shares more good news:
“Crumbs will give away 1,000 cupcakes at the downtown location for the opening.”
Many of you may have heard the news that was broken by the Washington Business Journal yesterday but in case you missed it:
“After years of negotiating in the neighborhood, trendy retailer Anthropologie will open a store in the Atlantic Building at 950 F St. NW in Penn Quarter.
The clothing and home furnishings retailer has leased 10,662 square feet in the Douglas Development-owned building, according to Norman Jemal, vice president.
The Penn Quarter location of Anthropologie plans to open sometime during spring 2011.”
They currently have a location at 3222 M St NW in Georgetown. Any fans of Anthropologie?
From a press release:
“Chinatown Coffee Co. and DC’s newest food truck sensation Eat Wonky are teaming up for a “Wonky Happy Hour” Tuesday, October 5th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The Wonky truck will be parked outside Chinatown Coffee Co., located at 475 H Street, NW on the corner of 5th and H.
The shop will offer $3 Dale’s Pale Ale and $4 Victory Prima Pilsner & Victory Hop Devil for customers to enjoy with Eat Wonky’s menu of Wonky Dogs, Fries, and Grilled Cheese with special “Squeaky Cheese.”
Chinatown Coffee Co. also offers an assortment of wine and absinthe. We look forward to seeing you for beer, delicious food, and music!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user caroline.angelo
Last week we saw that ZPizza looked close to opening up at 8th and H St, NW. It turns out that’s not the only pizza news for Penn Quarter. It looks like Pi Pizzeria will be opening up a restaurant on F street NW in Spring of 2011. It does not appear that they are affiliated with Pi Pizzeria in Adams Morgan. Their Web site says:
…known for its deep-dish cornmeal crust
provel-free
…the best deep and thin crust pizza in st. louis
the circular constant
…open lunch and dinner 7 days/week
happy to pour wine from your collection
…the circumference of a circle when its diameter is 1
a green restaurant
…now in the central west end, kirkwood and chesterfield
grateful for your support
…often available for private parties
happy to split checks up to 4 ways
…now serving gluten-free crust
offering daiya vegan cheese and match vegan meat
…unable to accept reservations
open for coffee and pastries at 6am in the cwe
…now serving from our mobile pizza truck
coming spring 2011 to washington, dc
Looks like I can now confirm that Z Pizza will be coming to H St, NW and from the looks of it they should be opening up at 8th and H St, NW in the next couple of weeks. This is the former to a Blimpie that we checked out back in August. You can learn more about ZPizza here.
I’m not affiliated but I hear that Crossfit has a seriously hardcore work out. I know it’s not martial arts but I do hear it is very hard core. District CrossFit is located at 624 New York Ave. NW. There is also a crossfit location at 1469 Church St, NW in Logan Circle.
However, if you want to learn about Mixed Martial Arts programs, you can find lots of information here.
Rosa Mexicano is located at 575 7th St, NW. I walk by this spot all the time and no matter what time of day the place seems to be buzzing. So how’s the food? Any must order items? You can see their menus here.