15th and K Street, NW
Joe & The Juice: “Coffee, juice and much more.” Thanks to Nikki for sending: “It’s going in on the SW corner where the CVS used to be.”
Check out their menus here.
Apparently they are a chain from Denmark? Stay tuned for an opening date.
1028 19th Street, NW
That was pretty fast. This is the old Red Robin and Boloco burritos space between K and L Street on 19th. You’ll be able to see Bold Bite’s menu here and you can see 202’s menu here.
That’s gonna be alotta coffee soon:
This rental is located at 1421 Massachusetts Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1741 SERENITY AWAITS YOU AT THE PHOENIX NEAR THOMAS CIRCLE
The Phoenix is offering an array of unique floor plans and distinctive features in a charming historical building located off Thomas Circle minutes from the blue line McPherson Square metro and the red line DuPont Circle. Enjoy the desired comfortable living offered here at The Phoenix (more…)
1011 19th Street, NW just north of K Street
Thanks to Daniel and Jason for sending updates on Naf Naf Grill’s opening in the former Protein Bar space (and Cosi before them.)
Naf Naf’s website says:
“Naf Naf Grill is the premium destination for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern food. Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads, and freshly prepared sauces all served as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel.”
Check out their menu here.
Damn it, not the Mercedes!! Thanks to Josh for sending Sunday: “On 19th by the new five guys. Saw it on my way to work this morning. This is why we can’t have nice things.”
Yesterday we shared a report that Rural Society had closed in the former Loews Madison now a Hilton. Thanks to Karima for sending the updated note (see photo above.)
STAY TUNED.
14th and K Street, NW
From a press release:
“Today, Monday, September 25, D.C. will say “Bonjour!” to Belgian bakery-restaurant, Le Pain Quotidien at the corner of 14th & K St, in the former DC Coast restaurant space. The McPherson Square gathering spot will provide breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, offering a charming space for anything from meetings over coffee to intimate social events.
Built in 1929, the Tower Building lends an exposed terracotta brick ceiling and original façade to the newest Le Pain Quotidien in DC. (more…)
1177 15th Street, NW before opening in 2014
Easy come, easy go. Thanks to Michael for sending the news from the Washington Business Journal:
“As for dining options, chef Jose Garces’ Rural Society, the Argentine steakhouse within the Loews Madison [now a Hilton], has closed permanently, according to a Google search, and it is no longer listed as a dining option in the Hilton hotel.”
1120 19th Street, NW
Good news for the crafty out there. The former home to Olivia’s Diner, G Street Food and Jonathan’s Gourmet is set to become an “Arts Supplies Store”:
STAY TUNED.
1011 19th Street, NW just north of K Street
Thanks to Edward for sending:
“Not sure if you fully “confirmed” the Naf Naf Grill coming to 19th St, but saw this today!”
This is the former Protein Bar space (and Cosi before them.)
Naf Naf’s website says:
“Naf Naf Grill is the premium destination for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern food. Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads, and freshly prepared sauces all served as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel.”
Check out their menu here. Stay tuned for an opening date.