1660 L Street, NW previously home to Sir Speedy
Thanks to Todd for sending Sima Sushi’s website:
“Sima Sushi is a trailblazing Japanese restaurant concept that embodies innovation and technological sophistication. With a 43-year legacy and renowned for its conveyor belt sushi, (more…)
1634 I Street, NW previously home to Park Place Gourmet
Thanks to F. for sending from Connecticut and I Street, NW: “Tatte coming to Farragut Square soon!!!”
Tatte’s website says “Opening May 2023!” (more…)
919 18th St, NW just south of K Street
All is not terrible. Whew, needed this one. The rumors were true. (more…)
1827 M Street, NW
Following news of Moon Sports Bar coming to Woodley Park, I just noticed the Blue Moon signage next to sign of the whale: (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME), and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) kicked off Jazz in Bloom, a series of concerts at Union Station that will take place throughout the spring. DC’s Comeback Plan outlines a three-pronged approach to the transformation and revitalization of downtown: fill the space, change the space, and bring the people. (more…)
1717 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending: “It looks like the Butter Chicken Company is back! They’ve got a new location at 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, around the corner from their original 18th Street (818 18th Street, NW) location.” (more…)
Thanks to NF for sending: “L st and Vermont NW. L street is a one way :)”
“The Square is a chef-driven food market destination where cuisine, culture and community are woven together. Spearheaded by Richie Brandenburg and Rubén Garcia, The Square is slated to open in June 2023 within International Square – a 1.1 million square-foot complex occupying nearly a full city block in the heart of Washington, D.C.”
From an email:
“We’re excited to officially announce the roster of chefs and concepts that will soon be coming to The Square.
Located downtown at 1875 I St NW, The Square is a chef-driven food market destination where cuisine, culture and community are woven together. Spearheaded by Richie Brandenburg and Rubén Garcia, The Square is slated to open in June 2023 within International Square – a 1.1 million square-foot complex occupying nearly a full city block in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Please find the full list of concepts below:
Cashion’s Rendezvous [Ann Cashion, John Fulchino] – Oysters, crab cakes, and strong drinks. The Eat Place and Half Shell legacy lives on in Ann Cashion and John Fulchino’s latest venture.
Mahal Afro-Filipino BBQ [Jerome Grant] – Jerome Grant, the famed chef behind the Smithsonian’s Sweet Home Café, highlights the flavors of his heritage along with a rotating counter experience at his new spot for Filipino BBQ, bites, and cocktails.
Flora Pizzeria (more…)
14th and K Street, NW
Thanks to N. for sending the Grill Kabob update. Back in January they closed their Vermont Ave location not far away. Looks like they’re taking over part of the old Le Pain Quotidien space, or maybe next door? Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
Update: They’ve now reopened!
Thanks to Jessica for sending Saturday: “Grazie Grazie K Street closed for health code violations. Went to grab a sandwich & discovered they were closed.”
So many similarities between Grazie Grazie and Taylor Gourmet.