14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Thanks to Christine for sharing after we posted about the Meridian Hill/Malcom X Park Fountains yesterday:
“They were testing the fountain in Freedom Plaza this week too!”
A wider look at the whole plaza: (more…)
Downtown
1821 M Street, NW
“Long-standing shop offering a wide variety of wine, spirits & beer, plus wine tastings on weekends.”
And by the looks of it, Bell been closed a while: (more…)
1700 M Street, NW
From a press release:
“Uchi, the sushi-centered restaurant that launched in Austin to national acclaim, will open its much-anticipated DC location on May 12 at 1700 M St. NW, bringing its creative marrying of global ingredients with traditional Japanese flavors and technique to the region’s diners for the first time.
Founded by Chef Tyson Cole, a rare American sushi master and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef Southwest, and operated by Austin’s Hai Hospitality, Uchi features an expansive menu of creative cool and hot dishes, sashimi, makimono, yakimono and tempura; an ever-changing omakase experience; and beloved happy hour, offering something for every palate. Renowned for its approachable, knowledgeable hospitality, Uchi turns every seat in the house into a memorable, one-on-one omakase-style experience.
Uchi DC will be led by (more…)
Project Area via NCPC
“Dear PoPville,
The Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative is really ramping up, and it will drastically change Penn Ave.; especially freedom plaza. It will be sliced to accommodate inauguration parades 😅🙈. Public commenting closes on 4/30.”
About the Initiative (more…)
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
And in other HUGE (literally) restaurant news, Chandelier, “Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment will be 525” is coming to the former Les Halles space. The liquor license application says: (more…)
1200 18th Street, NW at M Street
The Daily Grill closed here back in 2023. There have been major renovations going on in the building. And now a liquor license application has been applied for at 1200 18th Street, NW for Bistro Francais: (more…)
1850 M Street, NW
ICYMI: DC’s first Springbone Kitchen opened in Georgetown back in December.
Thanks to N. for sending:
“Springbone is opening a new location at the old Roti location.
They will handout sample soups for the rest of the week!” (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending:
“What is it? Spotted on K Street downtown. Just looked like a roving advertisement. Or has SkyNet been activated?
Looks too small for one of those delivery robots. Could it really just be a rolling ad (video here)?
1895 L Street, NW
“We are delighted to announce that KIYOMI is reopening in its new home at the Taicoon building Taicoon Property Partners, 1895 L Street NW.
Join us for our Grand Opening on Tuesday, April 14th, as we unveil an elevated dining experience in our new space.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this exciting new chapter with all of our guests.”
New signage is up for KIYOMI by Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino on their front door: (more…)
1423 H Street, NW
“Fresh pastries , house made syrups and coffee made with love daily 🥐☕️”
Boom. Childhood Cafe’s 2nd location is a go!
“DC… the wait is over! Our second Childhood Cafe is HERE🤩 (more…)