Back in May ’11 we learned that Sandella’s had been evicted from 1911 Eye St, NW. I was excited to see a coming soon sign on the space for BONMi – Banh Mi sandwiches. Their Web site says they’ll be opening in September.
Sweet.
|
Downtown
|
From a press release:
“LINCOLN Restaurant announces the opening of their outdoor patio and the launch of Sunday Brunch at LINCOLN. Whether you choose inside or out, Corporate Executive Chef, Demetrio Zavala, and Executive Chef, Karen Nicolas, will be serving up a variety of farm fresh items including Chilled Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho, Marscapone Stuffed French Toast, Griddled Pancakes with local peach and strawberry compote and a classic fluffy 3 country egg rolled omelet…. Menu items range from $8 – $14
In addition, the LINCOLN mixology team will be creating the city’s only Bloody Mary and Mimosa Punch Bowls customized to your liking in a 64 ounce bowl. Each bowl serves up to 6 and will be $42.
Brunch is available every Sunday from 11am-3pm.
Lincoln Restaurant is located at 1110 Vermont Ave., NW”
|
We took a look at Loeb’s back in Apr. ’09. They’ve reopened at their new location after a move back in Oct. ’10 from 832 15th Street, NW. Anyone check out their new space at 1712 I St, NW? Are the matzo balls just as good?
|
I’ve been wondering for a while who’d be moving into the prime space formerly held by Randstad (next to Godiva Chocolates) at 1141 Connecticut Ave, NW.
Turns out it will be Mari Vanna Restaurant. According to a recent liquor license application, it will be:
“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. Background music will be provided. There will be no entertainment and no dancing. No nude performance.”
It sounds like it’ll be from the same folks behind Mari Vanna in New York City:
“The menu offers time honored Russian classics such as the flavorsome customary soup Borsch with Pampushka, Beets, Broth, Beef, Cabbage, Carrots and Potatoes served with Sour Cream in a beautiful tureen that holds enough for seconds or thirds; try the dish that can be found on any dining table across Russia on any given holiday, the Olivier Salad, Diced Carrots, Green Peas, Pickles, and Cubed Bologna with a Light Sage Mayonnaise. There is also the beloved Beef Stroganoff served with Buckwheat and Mushrooms in Truffle Oil, warmed in an adorable Russian doll koozie of sorts; or the succulent Chicken Kiev Cutlets, cooked to perfection, juicy and moist, filled with a decadent herbed butter sauce. And the piece de resistance is of course the Petrossian Caviar platters from red to black served in a stackable Russian doll dish with Russian style blinis, sour cream, diced red onion and crumbled egg yolk.
Complementing the authentic fare is a vodka program like none other, featuring dozens of top-shelf Russian vodka, as well as selections from all over the world, more than 70 varieties total. Mari Vanna also makes an eclectic list of house-infused Russian vodkas with flavors ranging from sweet to spicy and savory. Guests can sip on vodka infused with Horseradish, Beets, Oats & Honey, Apricot, Watermelon, Garlic & Dill and Pineapple, just to name a few, all displayed in giant canisters at the bar.”
You can see their full NYC menu here.
I’ll be sure to update as construction progresses.
Roti continues it’s domination will be opening up a new location at 1311 F St, NW in the former Mix’t Greens location which closed in Feb. ’11. At that time the Downtown BID wrote:
“Mixt Greens, an eco-gourmet restaurant concept, has closed its location at 1311 F Street (NW). The restaurant had just replaced Organic to Go, which shuttered its operations nationwide to focus on its organic wholesale and catering business, last year. Mixt Greens cited “a long running dispute with the landlord” as the reason why it shut down.”
Ed. Note: Roti also just opened a location in Foggy Bottom at 2221 I St, NW.
Off the Record is located in the Hay Adams Hotel at the corner of 16th and H St, NW. Their Web site says:
“Selected by Forbes.com as one of the “World’s Best Hotel Bars,” Off the Record is well known as Washington’s best place to be seen and not heard. Your host, John Boswell, 4-time winner of the Washingtonian’s “Best Bartender Award,” takes pleasure in mixing his classic specialties for your enjoyment. Favored by locals for its relaxing environment, creative menu and exceptional wine selection, Off the Record is a popular choice for dining and entertainment.”
Any fans?
W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist was located nearby at 640 14th Street NW. They’re going to be filling a prime retail space by the White House at 15th and G St, NW. It is located right next to the White House gift shop which apparently got an extra awning leading to this humorous sight:
Any fans of this vacant building downtown? I always stop to admire it every time I pass it. You can read about the history of Clement’s here. They are currently located in Hyattsville, MD.
But what do you think of the building itself?
From a press release:
P.J. Clarke’s Invites you to
Go The F**k To Sleep
with author Adam Mansbach
in his only Washington-area appearance
Wednesday, July 27
6-8pm
reading and book signingbooks will be available for sale at the event
P.J. Clarke’s
1600 K Street, NWPlease reply to [email protected]
425 11th Street, NW, a former Ritz Camera, has been vacant for a long time. I always thought neighboring Central would expand into the space. Turns out a new liquor store, The Local Vine Cellar Market & Tasting Room, hopes to take over the space.