801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Paul Bakery is located at 801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW in Penn Quarter and their Georgetown location at 1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW opens this week. Anyone try the Penn Quarter location yet? You can see their menu items here.
1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Ed. Note: The transformation at 1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW is pretty amazing. Below is what it looked like in Aug. ’10
1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Aug. 2010
From an email:
“In celebration of 11/11/11, Chinatown Coffee [475 H Street NW] will screen the acclaimed cult film Spinal Tap: The Movie on its newly acquired projection screen. In addition to Chinatown Coffee’s specialty espresso and coffee, the shop offers a selection of craft beers, deli sandwiches and a special 25% off absinthe to enhance the viewer’s experience. Celebrate 11/11 with a night of laughter, music, great drinks and a good time.”
Funxion is located at 1309 F Street NW. Their Facebook page says:
“Phase I of the FunXion launch has come to an end & Management has decided to cease operations of the Metro Center Location until the launch of FunXion Phase II.
Become a member at www.funxion.com to receive a private invite to the Grand Opening of Phase II.
FunXion Phase II will include a fully revamped menu with catering, delivery and grab-n-go functional products unlike any other restaurant around. From FunXion to DysFunXion to MalFunXion, Phase II will include the most advanced functional food & beverage on the planet.
Thank you all for you support in the past prototype year & please hold on to any gift certificates regardless of expiration date – we will honor those at FunXion Phase II.”
“Phase II will include the most advanced functional food & beverage on the planet.” Aim high!
Not clear if Phase II will include changes to the space or not…
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Grand Trunk is coming to the old Artifactory space at 7th and Indiana Ave, NW (641 Indiana Ave, NW) between Penn Quarter Sports Tavern and Starbucks. And of course the real question is: What is South Asian American Fast Food? Has Shophouse (from the Chipotle folks) started a trend? But wait, wouldn’t that make them the World’s second South Asian American Fast Food Brand?
I’m def. intrigued. Has anyone ever heard of Grand Trunk before? More info as it becomes available as they come closer to opening this winter.
Urfa Tomato Kabob is located at 740 6th St, NW in Chinatown. You can see their menu here. Any fans? Any must order items?
Hill Country is located at 410 7th St, NW in Penn Quarter. You can see their menu here. We once tried to talk about best bbq in the city back in Oct. ’08. A lot has changed since then. And I’ve never heard more varied opinions than those on Hill Country. I’ve been looking forward to this judging. I’m curious on two fronts – how’s the bbq and how’s the music/bar in the basement?
Back in Apr. ’11 I passed on some scuttlebutt that a specialty meatball shop would be launched in Penn Quarter. It turns out the specialty meatball shop, Meatballs, is being launched by none other than Chef Michel Richard of Central and Citronelle fame. Meatballs is going to be located in the retail space next to Luke’s Lobster Shack at 626 E St, NW (though the size is about 3-4 times bigger than Luke’s).
There will be 4-5 different meatballs with various sauces. Choices will include traditional, lamb, crab, fried chicken and vegetarian. You can get a Grinder (“wit or witout” meaning the grinder will be made with garlic bread or regular bread). You can also make your order with pasta or a salad. I’m told the bread has been sourced from “the single most exclusive baker in the country, made fresh for meatballs twice daily. The secret is the pillowy interior.” Sauces include traditional marinara, alfredo, morel mushroom and a special one that will rotate. Prices will range from $6.99-$9.99.
The shop will offer dine in and to go options. They also plan on offering delivery so stay tuned for the delivery radius. I stopped in last week and the build out looked nearly completed. They say the shop will likely open in about 2 weeks. I was lucky enough to try the lamb meatballs and all I can say is that those who live or work nearby Meatballs are very very lucky.
Back in Oct. ’10 we learned that an Anthropologie was coming to 950 F St, NW in Penn Quarter. They had a preview party last night and are open to the public today. Some people won’t care too much but some people will be very very happy. So I am happy for them. I think this is a great score for Penn Quarter.
Photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)
Back in Feb. ’11 we learned that Fuel Pizza was coming to DC. The location above is at the corner of 6th and F St, NW. Another location is slated to come to the former Burger King at 16th and K St, NW – anyone notice coming soon signs at that location as well?
This is gonna be freaking awesome. From a liquor license application:
“This is a tavern that has a ramen shop on the ground level. Diners will be able to order bowls with a variety of fresh toppings. The second level will serve as a bar & restaurant with a Japanese menu.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday through Thursday 11 am – 3 am Friday and Saturday 11 am – 4 am”
Washingtonian has some good details:
“On the ground level, there’ll be a ramen shop inspired by those in Sapporo, one of the Japanese cities famous for the dish. Utagawa will serve three styles of the broth-based soup: miso, soy-sauce-anchored shoyu, and shio or salt—which has a pale color and more-delicate flavor.
Another traditional touch: The ramen shop will be meant for slurping noodles not sipping drinks. “Eating ramen isn’t a very social thing,” says Utagawa. “You look at your bowl and eat, otherwise the noodles get soggy.” For socializing, diners can head upstairs to the izakaya, which will serve as both bar and restaurant.”
Daikaya will be located right next to the super popular Graffiato at 705 6th St, NW.
