1928 I Street, NW
I’ve gotten so many emails asking about the former Tony’s Flowers (Tony’s was there for 40 years) space at 20th and I St, NW. I finally found out what’s happening – an East Indian restaurant will be moving into the space after extensive renovations. More details as they become available.
Oh yeah, they may also put in a roof deck:
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Back in May we learned Heritage India would be closing their Dupont location at 1337 Connecticut Ave, NW and looking for a new spot. Looks like they found one – 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in the former Soho Cafe and Market. A liquor license application posted out front says about Heritage India:
“An Indian fine dining restaurant with seating for 250 patrons and total occupancy load of 250. Requesting a sidewalk café with 100 seats and an entertainment endorsement.”
You can see their menu here.
Heritage India’s Dupont location was the scene of a shooting on Nov. 27th 2011.
1141 Connecticut Ave, NW
Dear PoPville,
Just saw this construction going on across the street from The Mayflower Hotel on my way to work this morning. There was a Bobcat out front and workers going in and out, but I couldn’t see inside. The fencing prevented me from getting close but the sign does indicate an unenclosed sidewalk cafe.
The last post PoP had was from almost a year ago. Is this still Mari Vanna or something else?
Back in Aug. 2011 we learned that Mari Vanna would be coming to 1141 Connecticut Ave, NW next to the Godiva Chocolate store. It took a while but as you noted proper construction has finally started. And it is indeed still slated to become a Mari Vanna.
“A fine dining restaurant serving traditional Russian cuisine with a seating capacity of 215 people inside and sidewalk café seating for 25 people outside. Total occupancy load is 250.”
You can see their full NYC menu here.
The events at Cafe Mozart sounds like it could be awesome:
“Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday 6pm – 9pm
SYLVIA on the Accordion. German Folk and Beer Drinking Songs.”
Anyone ever check SYLVIA or the others out? I think I may have found the location for the next PoPville happy hour in August…
Cafe Mozart is located at 1331 H Street, NW. We judged them back in May 2009.
1331 H Street, NW
1118 H St, NE
H & Pizza opened up today at 1118 H St, NE next to Taylor’s. “No pre-made pies, no re-heating, no compromises.”
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
And Del Frisco’s Grill opens up tomorrow at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.
HOURS
Open for Lunch and Dinner
LUNCH 11:30am – 3:00pm Monday – Friday
DINNER 5:00pm – 11:00pm Monday – Thursday
5:00pm – 12:00am Friday – Saturday
4:00pm – 9:30pm Sunday
BAR 11:30am – Midnight Monday – Friday
4:00pm – 1:00am Saturday
4:00pm – 11:00pm Sunday
Dear PoPville,
I work near the 1990 M street NW building where the new restaurant from the Fast Gourmet people is set to open. I haven’t seen much development going on as there is paper over the windows and the Chinese restaurant sign is still up in front, but I did notice there’s a liquor license request now posted on the windows. Do you have any information on the name of the place and when it is set to open? Looks like the liquor application request is for August 2012 with a hearing in September.
Applying for a liquor license is a good next step. As you noted the hearing date is set for September 4, 2012. The application also lists the name of the restaurant as TakeEatEasy and lists some details:
“New casual restaurant serving gourmet sandwiches and salads. Occupancy Load is 110 and number of seats is 65.”
Let’s hope for a September opening and possibly even sooner if they are able and decide to open before they get their liquor license.
Pret a Manger continues its DC expansion with another new spot coming to 14th and H St, NW.
You can see their menu and other locations here.
1200 19th Street, NW
The newest Taylor Gourmet located in the former Mixt Greens space at 19th and M St, NW opened this morning.
Mural of LOVE Park in Philadelphia courtesy of Taylor Gourmet
Looks like the first one without the classic wooden sign:
You can see their other locations here.
727 15th St, NW
From an email:
Recess Lounge of 727 15th St NW D.C. announces the opening of their new Recess Tapas Lounge. The lounge will open on Friday, July 6th (updated from original July 4th opening date).
Recess first opened as a late-night lounge in 2009 and now owners Brandon Howard and Fisayo Esconsay have partnered Chef Will Vivas to add a Tapas Lounge. Chef Vivas created a full tapas menu based on his Venezuelan roots. Guests can expect menu items like tapas Lamb con Romero, Hongos Conservados (Aged Roasted Mushrooms), and Rolled Spongecake with Nutella.
The restaurant and lounge will feature 49 seats in the dining area and 10 bar stools for casual eating. Hours for the Tapas Lounge are Tuesday through Saturday 4:30-10pm, with Happy Hour specials from 4:30-6:30. Normal lounge late hours remain Tuesday 10pm to 2am and Friday- Saturday 10pm to 3am.
Food photos courtesy of Recess Tapas Lounge. See their menus below:
Hongos Conservados
Recess Tapas Lounge Menu (PDF)
Rolled Sponge Cake with Nutela
1426 L St, NW
Roc Bar is coming to the former Reserve space (which closed back in June 2011) that was located at 1426 L St, NW next to the Post Pub. According to a liquor license application, it will be a:
“New Tavern serving full menu grilled foods, chicken, burgers, and salads with seating for 90 patrons and total occupancy load of 90. Sidewalk café with 24 seats and entertainment endorsement with DJ and dancing.”
More info as it becomes available.
