1900 M Street, NW
Thanks to Jenna for sending the new signage up at the Just Salad (before them there was a time…) coming downtown. (more…)
Downtown
1100 New York Avenue, NW (12th and H Street, NW)
Ed. Note: Modena took over the old Bibiana space back in 2019. Bibiana first opened here back in 2009.
Modena shares their sad news:
“After 17 years of serving the community, we made the difficult decision to close Modena and want to express our sincere gratitude for your patronage and support over the years. (more…)
1100 New York Ave, NW
Wowza, what an end of an era coming. Their last day downtown will be August 28th then a new restaurant to be called Le Midi is coming.
Thanks to Michelle for passing on the parting note from Capitol City Brewing: (more…)
photo by Scott Suchman
From a press release:
“Partners Nasr El Hage, Nellie Elana Gebrail, Dany Abi-Najm, and Cedric Maupillier are pleased to announce the official opening of Barbouzard, a French-Mediterranean restaurant rooted in the elegance of the Riviera and the vibrant spirit of coastal Europe. Opening today, Tuesday, July 29 at 1700 K Street NW, Barbouzard offers a refined destination where timeless luxury meets lively energy, combining exceptional cuisine, dynamic bazaar music programming, and striking design. (more…)
courtesy Nuli
From a press release:
“Nuli, a first-of-its kind health-forward, fast-casual restaurant showcasing African superfoods and locally grown produce, is set to make its U.S. debut this August in downtown D.C. food hall, The Square, located at 1850 K Street, NW in Washington, DC. Driven by its mission to energize healthier lifestyles through better nutrition, Nuli directly sources fresh farm produce from local growers across the region, combining this with highly nutritious African superfoods to create innovative wraps, stir-fried bowls, salads, juices and smoothies. Introducing its award-winning approach to sustainable, creatively crafted meals, Nuli is helping place Africa as the next frontier in the cultural cuisine category. (more…)
1111 20th Street, NW
Thanks to Aaron for sending from the new Elle Apartment building downtown:
“Vancouver-based restaurant, Moxies, coming to 1111 20th Street.” (more…)
1895 L Street, NW
Thanks to Liv for sending:
“Omakase coming soon in former L Street Poki DC space.”
Poki DC closed here in February 2025.
Poki DC opened here in 2018 back during the great poke explosion of the late teens.
Stay tuned for Omakase.
1850 M Street, NW previously home to a Roti
Ed. Note: New York’s Springbone Kitchen is also coming to Georgetown.
Thanks to Jim for spotting the permit with the deets for this 2nd location: (more…)
1900 M Street, NW
Thanks to Jim for sending the Just Salad news. Check out their menu here.
“Give in to hunger without giving up on what really matters. From reusable bowls to our plant-centric menu, we’re doing business differently.”
Will be interesting to see how they compare to Sweetgreet, Chopt, et al…
Stay tuned for an opening date.
1700 M Street, NW at 17th Street
“The space will be home to Uchi, the nontraditional Japanese restaurant founded in 2003 by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole with seven locations nationwide. It is set to open in late fall 2025.”
The placard says: (more…)