1730 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
A new dining option is coming to those who work near the White House. According to a recent liquor license application – GCDC will be:
“A quick service grilled cheese restaurant offering high-end gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches accompanied with tatter tots, soup, or salad with 42 seats and occupancy load of 85. Sidewalk café with 25 seats.”
1730 Pennsylvania Ave is located right near the Chop’t and Starbucks and across the street from Jimmy John’s.
Founder David von Storch brewing the Honey 21 courtesy Cap City Brewing
“WHO: Capitol City Brewing Company
WHAT: 21st Anniversary Beer Tapping Celebration
Featuring Celebratory Birthday Brew: Honey 21
WHEN: Wednesday, August 7
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown DC Location
1100 New York Avenue, NW
Capitol City Brewing Company has finally reached the legal drinking age! The District’s first brewpub since Prohibition is turning 21 and celebrating its anniversary with a momentous Birthday Beer Tapping Party featuring the original “Honey 21” on Wednesday, August 7 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Downtown DC location.
David von Storch, founder and president of Capitol City Brewing Company, crafted the anniversary beer during a daylong brewing tutorial alongside Kristi Griner, director of brewing operations. The honey wheat beer, aptly named “Honey 21,” combines von Storch’s personal favorite flavors of smooth honey, refreshing citrus coriander and zesty orange peels, which has been fermenting for more than a month and will be honorably tapped and poured at the August 7 birthday celebration.”
Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.
“August 5, 2013
P.J. Clarke’s
1600 K Street NW
National Oyster Day, P.J. Clarke’s will offer 50 cent Clarke’s Select oysters and $3.50 DC Brau from 2:45 – 7 pm and traditional Oysters Rockefeller all day for $8.10.”
1776 I Street, NW
New lunch spot for folks who work downtown. The Best Sandwich Place plans on opening this winter at 1776 I St, NW:
Right near Farragut West metro:
1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Back in Nov. 2012 Upper Crust Pizzeria closed at 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. A Fuel Pizza will be taking over the space and they’ve recently applied for a liquor license:
“A fast, casual establishment serving pizza, wings and salads. Occupancy load is 49. Sidewalk Café with 18 seats.”
Hours will be Sunday through Thursday 11 am – 2 am: Friday and Saturday 11 am – 3 am.
Fuel has two other DC locations at 1606 K Street NW and 600 F St NW. They are also expected to open up one at 2301 Georgia Ave, NW.
1742 L Street, NW
A few weeks ago we learned a Lou Lou boutique was coming to 18th and L Street, NW. They’ve already opened. I guess the Logan Circle one can’t be too far behind.
Back in January we learned Chef Richard Sandoval was opening up a Toro Toro at 1300 I Street, NW.
“New Restaurant steakhouse specializing in Part Latin cuisine with inside seating #260, Total Occupancy Load #500. Requesting a Sidewalk Café with #52 seats and Live Entertainment, DJ Dancing and Cover Charge. Dance floor located in basement approx. 400 Sq. Ft.”
You can see Toro Toro’s Miami food menus here and drink menus here.
1300 I Street, NW is located right across the street from Franklin Square park.
Lots of readers have been writing in about the closed/suspended Dunkin Donuts (and Subway) at 14th and U St, NW. On Friday we learned they had closed due to tax issues.
14th and U St, NW
In more positive Dunkin news – for those that work downtown – you’re getting a new double-wide one at 12th and G on G Street across from Macy’s:
12th and G St, NW
1103 19th Street, NW
Oh Fish! first opened up back in July 2011. Oh Fish! was from Kaz Okochi owner of Kaz Sushi Bistro at 1915 I Street, NW. Not sure exactly what day they closed but @melissaeweiss tweeted us the heads up of the closure on Friday. Oh Fish’s website is no longer active. Updates when we learn who takes over the space.
1020 19th Street, NW
Back in late March we learned that Retrospect Coffee and Tea would be opening in the former Java Green space downtown. They’ve now opened and the space looks great. Their website says:
“Retrospect Coffee and Tea specializes in bringing the best cafe experience. The freshest ingredients are used, and each cup is brewed to order, which results in a coffee and tea flavor which is unmatched. Coffees and teas are complimented by an assortment of soft drinks and snacks.
7AM-6PM Monday-Sunday”
You can see their menu here. Photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)