Rice Bar is located at 1020 19th St NW. Looks like they have a good happy hour. You can see their full menu here. Any fans?
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Downtown
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Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up. This’ll be another nice addition for lunch options downtown. Back in July ’10 a Pret a Manger opened up a block away at 11th and F St, NW.
You can see Le Pain Quotidien’s menu here. I’ll update when doors open at the 10th and F St, NW location.
Ed. Note: Le Pain Quotidien has also recently opened up a new location at 800 17th Street NW near Farragut Square.
Recessions is located downstairs at 1823 L Street, NW. Recessions is one of these places that sometimes falls below people’s radar but those who know it absolutely love it. And I just learned they have karaoke. Anyone ever eat here? You can see the full menu here. Any fans in general?
This location just opened last Monday at 1900 M St, NW. But never mind the frozen yogurt – with this insane heat – check out the deal on bottled water – 29 cents!
And for those keeping track of the Roti vs. Fro Zen Yo battle to take over DC that makes Fro Zen Yo – 7 and Roti 4 (with 2 more on the way).
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WaPoFood tweeted:
“Kaz Okochi of Kaz Sushi Bistro opens a small maki roll shop tomorrow, OhFish!, on 19th Street btw L & M.”
The exact location is 1899 L St, NW next to the Chop’t.
Washingtonian earlier reported:
The ordering process at Oh Fish! is quite similar to Subway: first, pick your roll size (eight fat rolls or skinny ones with less rice) then a protein (options include spicy tuna, eel, and crispy shrimp); and finally three veggie fillings (think avocado, kimchi, cilantro, and pickled pineapple). The basic price, $6.50 to $9, includes sauces—which range from familiar (spicy mayo) to less-traditional (spicy tomato)—and such toppings as crunchy rice balls and sesame seeds. Other garnishes—jalapeño masago, for example—as well as sides, such as edamame and seaweed, salad are extra. Indecisive customers can pick from seven pre-designed creations such as the “suki suki” with shrimp salad, avocado, citrus-soy sauce, and crispy panko crumbs.
Sounds awesome. We’ll def. revisit for a proper judging but sounds like this has the potential to be a great lunch option.
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The old Mezza Luna space at 1140 19th St, NW has become Via 19. You can see their menu here.
And on Fridays:
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Spice Express Indian Bistro still has locations at 1700 Pennsylvania Ave NW; 1020 19th ST NW; and 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW. The 1025 Vermont Ave, NW space will become a Grill Kabob. And as we’ve previously noted, across the street, the former Bao is becoming King of Kabob at 1018 Vermont Ave, NW.
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You can see what this building looked like prior to the touch up back in March ’10 here.
The “broccoli” sculptures are really popping now!
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Lincoln is located at 1110 Vermont Ave, NW:
Lincoln’s seasonal menu will showcase simplistic market fresh dishes by Chefs Demetrio Zavala & Karen Nicolas crafted from fresh ingredients supplied by local farmers, daily seafood catches by local fishermen, and artisanal meat from ranchers around the region. There will be many nods to Abraham Lincoln’s favorite foods including oysters, gingerbread and chicken fricassee.
Master mixologist, John Hogan created one of the city’s most distinctive and fresh bar programs completely around the restaurant’s artistic concept. From the unique Mason jars featuring infused bourbons to the city’s first moonshine list all served in antique style copper cups, each hand-crafted drink truly reflects the simple values and tastes of an era that evoked change.
I’ve already started hearing good things. You can see their menus here. Anyone check them out yet?
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Back in Jan. we learned that Upper Crust Pizzeria would be opening up at 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Now that they’ve been open for a bit anyone have a chance to sample the pizza? How does it rank among other pizza options?
