1667 K Street NW, though entrance actually on 17th Street
A Noodles and Company is coming to 17th and K St, NW near the Farragut North metro. I believe they are shooting for a Feb. opening. You can see their menu here. They opened their first DC location in Woodley Park back in Dec. 2011. They also have plans on opening a location in Georgetown at 1815 Wisconsin Ave, NW.
In early Nov. we noted the cycle track was looking good, if slightly confusing at times.
From a press release:
Mayor Vincent C. Gray, District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Terry Bellamy, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) and other local bicyclists today cut a ribbon to officially open the new separated bike lane on L Street NW. The celebration was held at the intersection of L Street and 15th Street, where the new lane intersects with one of the District’s other cycle tracks.
“Here, where the L Street and 15th Street bike lanes cross paths, you can see a new transportation network taking shape – one that treats cyclists with respect and concern for their safety,” said Mayor Gray. “I believe that having such a network is critical if we are going to meet our goal of becoming a more sustainable city by reducing our dependence on the automobile to get around town. Increasing safety for cyclists and growing the number of bike lanes in the District are parts of my One City Action Plan.”
The L Street NW cycle track runs east from New Hampshire Avenue to 12th Street and gives cyclists more protection from motor vehicles than a typical bike lane. A painted buffer and plastic bollards separate the bike lane from the through lanes for vehicular traffic on L Street, which is one-way eastbound. Vehicle loading, unloading or parking in the bike lane is not permitted at any time.
At intersections, the bike lane is painted green for greater visibility. Merge zones permit vehicles to carefully cross the bike lane to gain access to the left turn lanes.
“Every street is a little different, and we designed this bike lane with two primary goals in mind: to protect cyclists as best we could from turning vehicles, and to ensure we did not severely degrade the level of service for other traffic in this busy corridor,” said Director Bellamy.
The District now has almost four miles of protected bike lanes, including the existing bike infrastructure on 15th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
“I think it’s no accident that we’re seeing a healthy increase in cycling in the District,” added Mayor Gray. “The safer you make cycling, the more people will choose to bike.”
DDOT plans to install another cycle track on M Street NW next year. It will parallel the L Street lane and serve westbound bicycle traffic.
1308 G Street, NW
Back on Nov. 1st we learned that Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken was coming to downtown DC. A press release reveals the location – 1308 G Street, NW next to Laughing Man Tavern. The press release says:
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, opening in January 2013, will immediately begin accepting catering orders within Metro Center. The restaurant space, currently under construction, will be located at 1308 G Street, NW. On the catering menu, Pastry Chef Jason Gehring will offer five standard flavors per day including, Vanilla Glazed, Brooklyn Blackout, Maple Bacon, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Crème Brulee. In addition to the standard daily selection, five rotating flavors will be offered Monday through Friday, with a full offering of 10 doughnuts per day. See below for the daily menu.
Catering orders will be received by delivery only, and will initially be limited to locations between 9th and 15th Streets, NW and E and H Streets, NW. Once the store opens, the delivery area will expand toother neighborhoods in the city, and in-store pick-up will also be an option. Orders must be placed by noon the day before delivery with a one dozen-order minimum. Doughnut prices range from $2.25 to $2.85 per piece, and one-dozen orders will include the 12th doughnut on the house. Orders can be placed by calling 202-599-8440 or by emailing [email protected].
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken Catering Menu
Daily Selection (available every day)
· Vanilla Glazed – vanilla bean glaze ($2.25)
· Brooklyn Blackout – devil’s food cake, chocolate glaze, cookie crumbs ($2.50)
· Maple Bacon – maple glaze, Benton’s bacon ($2.50)
· Peanut Butter & Jelly – strawberry jelly, peanut butter glaze ($2.85)
· Crème Brulee – vanilla custard, bruleed vanilla glaze ($2.85)Monday
· Lemon Blueberry – blueberry cake, lemon glaze, streusel ($2.50)
· Pistachio – pistachio glaze and crumble, chocolate drizzle ($2.25)
· Salted Caramel – caramel glaze, almonds, fleur de sel ($2.25)
· Applesauce – cinnamon dough, apple compote, caramel glaze ($2.85)
· Lemon Passion Fruit – lemon curd, passion fruit glaze ($2.85)Tuesday
· Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip – chocolate chip cake, peanut butter glaze, cookie crumbs ($2.50)
· Saigon Cinnamon – cinnamon dough, cinnamon glaze ($2.25)
· Espresso – espresso dough, espresso glaze ($2.25)
· White chocolate mocha – espresso dough, white ganache, espresso glaze ($2.85)
· Creamsicle – orange curd, blood orange glaze ($2.85)Wednesday
· Pumpkin – pumpkin raisin cake, maple glaze, gingersnap crumbs ($2.50)
· Carrot Cake – carrot dough, cream cheese glaze, pecans ($2.25)
· Pina Colada – pineapple compote, coconut glaze ($2.85)
· Boston Cream – vanilla custard, chocolate glaze ($2.85)
· Triple Chocolate – chocolate dough, chocolate custard, chocolate glaze ($2.85)Thursday
· Banana Nut – banana cake, mascarpone glaze, pecans ($2.50)
· Gingerbread – gingerbread dough, gingerbread glaze ($2.25)
· Grapefruit – pink grapefruit glaze ($2.25)
· Black & White – chocolate dough, white ganache, vanilla glaze ($2.85)
· Gianduia – chocolate dough, chocolate custard, hazelnut glaze ($2.85)Friday
· Twink-nut – golden vanilla cake, buttercream filling, vanilla glaze ($2.50)
· Chocolate Glazed – Valrhona chocolate glaze ($2.25)
· Pecan – butterscotch glaze, pecans ($2.25)
· Mocha – espress dough, chocolate custard, espresso glaze ($2.85)
· Oatmeal raisin – oatmeal dough, buttercream filling, granola crumbs ($2.85)
801 18th Street, NW
The long vacant former Quiznos at 801 18th St, NW is set to become an Amorini Panini. Washington Business Journal reports:
“801 18th St. NW: This storefront one block north of Pennsylvania Avenue will be converted from a Quiznos into an Amorini Panini Shop. Amorini has one other D.C. location, at 906 F St. NW.”
Amorini Panini opened their first location in Penn Quarter back in Sept. 2010. You can see their menu here.
More recently the storefront at 801 18th St, NW has featured a large advertisement for a group advocating for disabled veterans.
Looking south towards Pennsylvania Avenue
1028 19th Street, NW
The Boloco Burritos opens today at 1028 19th Street, NW between L and K Streets. From an email:
Thursday 11/29
Noon – 7pmDC, this is how we say “Hello, nice to meet you!”
Small & Mini size burritos & bowls are FREE.
Original size is a buck.
Everything else on the menu (like shakes, smoothies and sides) is regular price.
1750 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Taylor Gourmet is getting set to open their 8th location at 1750 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. Washington Business Journal reports:
“Vornado will alter an existing first floor restaurant space in this office building one block from the White House for new tenant Taylor Gourmet.”
Back in Oct. we learned that a Taylor’s would also be coming to the former Meatball’s space at 624 E St, NW. You can see their other locations here.
1122 Connecticut Ave, NW
Yesterday a reader asked about the new Peroni signs on the former Talbot’s space at 1122 Connecticut Ave, NW just north of K Street. I stopped by yesterday and a worker had heard that they were working on a new restaurant for the space. However if you look at Showcase real estate site it looks like the space is still for lease. It appears the Peroni signs are just an advertisement. Stay tuned.
Looking north towards K Street
908 17th Street, NW
Back in May we learned that Wasabi had closed at 809 17th St, NW just south of K Street. Looks like a 7-Eleven will soon be taking over the space.
Looking toward K Street
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word that it looks like Upper Crust Pizzeria has closed downtown. We judged them back in June 2011. While their website is still live, there voice mail has not been updated since April. The reader also sends a link to a Boston Herald story that says:
The Upper Crust pizza chain has shuttered 10 of its restaurants in the Bay State and Washington, D.C. as the struggling eatery, which is going through bankruptcy, tries to preserve cash flow and stay open long enough to attract a buyer.
DeGiacomo said an infusion of funds totaling $120,000 would get the restaurants back up and running and allow 170 workers, including several part-time employees, to get their jobs back.
1426 H Street, NW
Woodward Table’s website says:
Jeffrey and Sallie Buben’s Woodward Table, housed in the historic Woodward Building is a concept that exudes a timeless feel with neighborhood charm. Located just one block from The White House, Woodward presents a “table” of dining possibilities with two eateries…the main restaurant with its creative and diverse American menu and Woodward Takeout Food, a sprite artisanal alternative for breakfast and lunch.
Entering the main restaurant through the historic great hall, diners have grand view of the immense thirty-eight foot bar with its stitched leather top and Beaux Art styled tile. Come early for Happy Hour to sit in the rich comfortable booths that line the windows on H Street or gather around the high top pubs that complete the grand bar area, the perfect venue for drinks, dining and people watching.
The exhibition kitchen is highlighted by an impressive hearth oven that seems to command the dining room with intimate booth seating, banquettes and tables. The dining room combines the historic past of the neighborhood and the Woodward Building with contemporary finishes, soft saffron lighting, warm resonant fabrics and touches of copper piping woven throughout the dining room and bar.
The soul of Woodward Table’s cooking involves creating seasonal American cuisine derived from iconic American dishes, a chef’s contemporary approach and a regional repertoire of ingredients. Market inspired flatbreads cooked in the restaurant’s open hearth, slow cooked casseroles, oven roasted vegetables, house made charcuterie, succulent grilled fish, steaks and chops are a sampling of the myriad of menu options. Savor mouth watering desserts created by the pastry chef for a delightful finish to the meal. Our Table is your table.
Woodward Takeout Food aka WTF, adjacent to the restaurant, creates a quick serve American breakfast or lunch for the busy Washingtonian. In the morning, eat in or take out fluffy buttermilk biscuits, flavorful breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon sticky buns or delicious granola followed by the smooth intense flavored estate grown coffee. Specialty soups, fresh market salads and creative sandwiches concocted with house made smoked brisket, cured hams, cider brined turkey, signature pickles and condiments on daily baked bread make for an exciting over-the-top experience, the perfect lunch alternative for a timely meal. Complement everything with old fashioned sodas, specialty lemonade, floats, luscious shakes, not to mention perfect lemon squares, brownies and blondies or a seasonal caramel apple for a sweet treat.
Woodward Takeout Food is like being in a good cook’s kitchen…a venue of sights and sounds with the bakery of the entire restaurant located at one end. Smell the fresh baked bread and other concoctions as you place your orders. Relax and eat!
You can see their menus here.
Young and Hungry’s Jessica Sidman noted the apparently unintentional unfortunate acronym:
