Photography by Joy Asico
From an email:
“Momofuku CCDC is celebrating their third anniversary this month with a fried chicken and dumpling party. This has been a landmark year for the restaurant, welcoming a new chef who has completely transformed the menu, and there’s no better way to celebrate than over food. Executive Chef Tae Strain has invited Danny Lee and Scott Drewno of ChiKo, Tim Ma of Kyirisan, and Spike Gjerde of A Rake’s Progress to prepare their take on dumplings and fried chicken. Beer and drinks will be served with a portion of sales being donated to DC Central Kitchen.
More details below: (more…)
1132 19th Street, NW
Cigars on the rise? Back in August we posted that a cigar lounge was coming to Petworth. Now Alex reports:
“Looks like JR Cigar on L & Connecticut Ave is moving down the street to 1132 19th St NW”
The placard for Casa de Montecristo, licensed to JR Cigar says: (more…)
1990 M Street, NW
Thanks to Ray, Grant, Leah and Beth for messaging us about this.
Kung Fu Tea opened their first D.C. location in Georgetown last year. You can see their menu here and story here. Updates when we learn more about Tang and when we learn an opening date.
Next door to Nagomi Izakaya
Thanks to Rachel for sending:
“Oooo! New signage up in the old Bean and Bite space on 15th between L and M. Been empty for about a year, I think??”
Lauren (and others) lament Bean and Bite’s closing after Christmas 2016.
And thanks to Loren for sharing Sweet Leaf’s ridiculously good looking menu.
1150 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending the latest on Bluestone Lane’s newest cafe: “They just look the paper off the windows”
Thanks to Greg for sending:
“I don’t know why I love this so much but I do. Hope for humanity(?) in this trying world.
Taped to the bike lane at 19th and M.”
lower level 1875 I Street, NW
Sorta. Thanks to a reader for updating us on the status of the International Square food court hall:
“That used to be stoupsys.
So it isn’t all shutting down, it appears…”
Fooda’s website says:
“DC is a city full of extremely busy professionals who need lunch to be quick and convenient. Not to mention, it gets really hot here, so it’s nice to stay inside whenever possible. Enter Fooda, which can help on both of those fronts, because we bring restaurants to workplaces so employees can buy lunch right onsite. (more…)
901 New York Avenue, NW
Thanks to all who messaged me the good news:
“Bagels and Baguettes opened just a couple of days ago at the new location.”
Beloved Bagels & Baguettes closed back in February 2016 at 236 Massachusetts Ave, NE near Union Station. Welcome back B&B, welcome back!!
