Downtown

Joe & the Juice, “the most well-traveled juice bar and coffee concept on the planet”, Opened It’s First D.C. Spot Yesterday

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and K Street, NW

Tom reports:

“joe and the juice at Vermont and K (1500 K St NW) is open. They told me they opened yesterday during the snow, but things were very slow. It appears to be a soft opening. They don’t have drip coffee yet (but can make you an Americano, called a “joe”.) Very cool place inside.”

Check out their menus here. Hours | M-F: 6am – 9pm; Sa-Su: 8am-8pm

From a Joe Juice rep:

“I am thrilled to share Joe & the Juice – the most well-traveled juice bar and coffee concept on the planet – will be open for business in the heart of downtown Washington DC THIS WEEK on Wednesday, March 21st. (more…)

Bagels and Baguettes confirmed coming to New York Ave!!

By Prince Of Petworth


901 New York Avenue, NW

Back in December we learned that Capitol Hill’s beloved Bagels and Baguettes had plans to reopen near the Convention Center/City Center. I’m happy to report that it’s legit and coming soon signage has been posted:

Updates as they get closer to opening when you can expect:

Former Capitol Hill location:


236 Massachusetts Ave, NE

Toryumon Japanese House coming to 19th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


1901 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Whoa, big news for the long vacant subterranean space previously home to SOHO, Crossroads and Heritage India/Zanzibar – Toryumon Japanese House is coming. A liquor license application says:

“A new Restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. Seating Capacity of 49 and Total Occupancy Load of 66. The Restaurant will not include Entertainment, Dancing or Cover Charge.”

I couldn’t find much info online besides this possibly related logo contest:

“The Toryumon japanese house will be a moderately priced, 100 seats restaurant offering made-to-order, hand-held Sushi, Ramen and poke bowl in delicious Asian and Latin flavor and full bar”

Updates when more is known.

Poke Patrol: Poki District coming to 1895 L St, NW (and 1399 New York Ave, NW)

By Prince Of Petworth


1895 L Street, NW

Thanks to Grant for sending the coming soon signage for Poki District on I Street. Poki District opened their first store in Penn Quarter last year. Their website says they’re also coming to 1399 New York Ave – and other spots in Maryland and Virginia. You can see their menu here.

Anyone try out the Penn Quarter spot? Solid?

More Details on New Naan & Beyond coming to Vermont Ave

By Prince Of Petworth


1025 Vermont Avenue, NW

Naan & Beyond closed their 1710 L Street, NW location back in December. They’ll be coming to the former Juice Joint spot a few blocks away. The liquor license application for that space says:

“A new class C Restaurant serving Indian and American cuisine. Seating Capacity of 61 and Total Occupancy Load of 122 inside premises. Seating Capacity of 36 and Total Occupancy Load of 45 for the outdoor Sidewalk Café. The Restaurant includes an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment inside the premises only.”


looking north towards Stan’s

The Rabbit Hole coming to 18th Street next to Public Bar, Shake Shack, ESL and The Little Beet

By Prince Of Petworth


1214 18th Street, NW

Looks like the Eritrean Cultural & Civic Center has left. Before them this space was home to MIA Lounge, Lupe Mexican Cantina and Sesto Senso space right next to Shake Shack.

The liquor license placard for The Rabbit Hole says:

“A new Tavern featuring Asian-style street food, including bahn-mi sandwiches, salads and pho. Seating capacity of 100 inside. Total Occupancy Load of 354. The Tavern will include an Entertainment Endorsement, Dancing and Cover Charge.”

Updates as they get closer to opening.

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