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Scuttlebutt Confirmed: Chick Fil A is Indeed Coming to 18th Street off Connecticut Ave Downtown/Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


1214 18th Street, NW

On October 18th I posted some scuttlebutt about a likely Chick Fil A location here. There were MANY opinions.

Thanks to all who messaged the confirmation from Washington Business Journal:

“The fast-food poultry purveyor has signed a 15-year lease — with 14 years of optional extensions — with an affiliate of Douglas Development Corp. for 1214 18th St. NW, a couple blocks south of Dupont Circle.”

Ed. Note: One day I will find out what WBJ has on the Jemal family/Douglas Development Corp. Kidding, kidding. Kinda.

Standby for an opening date and the upcoming Chicken Wars with Nando’s down the block.

“Chef Stefanelli’s new Greek concept at Midtown Center on 15th and L!”

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and L Street, NW

Thanks to Catherine and Bryan for sending. In April the Washington Business Journal reported:

“Nicholas Stefanelli, owner and chef of Masseria, will open a 12,000-square-foot, full-service Greek restaurant at Midtown Center, the new home of Fannie Mae.”

Chef and owner of the Michelin starred Masseria in Union Market, Stefanelli also just opened Officina on the Wharf. Stay tuned for an opening date for the new Greek place.

Next to where Blue Bottle is coming:

Don’t Panic!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1734 L Street, NW

Thanks to Elayne for restoring calm:

“people in a panic that Starbucks on L St, NW near CT. Ave. is closed. Don’t worry, it’s just for 2 weeks for renovations.”

Will Midtown Stick? If so, what should the borders be?

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Bryan for sending:

“So @carrproperties builds #MidtownCenter at 15TH & L NW and now the building across the street will magically become #MidtownSquare power of a name @PoPville #whatsinaname #DCnames #DCneighborhoods #DCmidtown”

Ed. Note: I absolutely love the new courtyard at the new building at 15th and L (former Washington Post HQ believe it or not.): (more…)

Kung Fu Tea and Tang Noodle Soup Now Open on M Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1990 M Street, NW

That was fast! The former Pizza Hut space has already been transformed. Thanks to Leah, Mona, and Ben for sending the news that Kung Fu Tea and Tang (Noodle Soup) have opened Next door to Nagomi Izakaya.

Kung Fu Tea opened their first D.C. location in Georgetown last year. You can see their menu here and story here.

Peep Tang’s menu after the jump. (more…)

“More Boba!!!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who emailed about Gong Cha coming to New York Ave:

“Signage is finally up and there’s a Poki DC right next to it! 1399 New York.”

Their website says:

“The house special product is “Gong Cha Milk Foam Series”. The special-made milk foam took a long time to develop before Gong Cha founded. The main idea was from the milk foam on Coffee Latte, and to improve the taste with salty flavor. The Milk Foam tea contains a lower layer of brewed tea covered by an upper layer of special creamer. Creamy taste with fantastic mixture surprises customers and gives supreme experience.. This series is the best seller in Gong Cha stores.”

See the full menu here.

Scuttlebutt: Chick-Fil-A coming to 18th Street off Connecticut Ave Downtown/Dupont?

By Prince Of Petworth


1214 18th Street, NW

Good news for chicken heads. My sources deep in the fast casual chicken world have a juicy tidbit for us today – Chick-Fil-A cometh to 18th Street. I’m hearing 1214 18th Street, NW (near Nando’s buckle up son) and Eighth Street Lounge, Shake Shack etc. It’s not clear exactly which space it’s taking, not sure if the Rabbit Hole fell through or if the  Eritrean Cultural & Civic Center is being split. These spaces were formerly home to MIA Lounge, Lupe Mexican Cantina and Sesto Senso

Anyway I give this scuttlebutt an 87% accuracy rating.

STAY TUNED.

“Momofuku CCDC is celebrating their third anniversary with a fried chicken and dumpling party”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photography by Joy Asico

From an email:

“Momofuku CCDC is celebrating their third anniversary this month with a fried chicken and dumpling party. This has been a landmark year for the restaurant, welcoming a new chef who has completely transformed the menu, and there’s no better way to celebrate than over food. Executive Chef Tae Strain has invited Danny Lee and Scott Drewno of ChiKo, Tim Ma of Kyirisan, and Spike Gjerde of A Rake’s Progress to prepare their take on dumplings and fried chicken. Beer and drinks will be served with a portion of sales being donated to DC Central Kitchen.

More details below: (more…)

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