Foggy Bottom

courtesy KAZ Sushi Bistro

From a press release:

“In 1999, Chef Kaz Okochi opened the doors to what turned out to be one of Washington, DC’s most coveted seats and exceptional Japanese dining experiences, KAZ Sushi Bistro. This April marks KAZ Sushi Bistro’s 20th anniversary milestone. This modern Japanese restaurant is Chef Kaz’s window into creativity, where he pushes boundaries, and creates some of the most authentic yet groundbreaking Japanese dishes ever imagined. Always on the “cutting edge,” Chef Kaz works with Japanese, Western, and other international flavors to create what he calls “freestyle Japanese cuisine”–original presentations, often with a modern twist. (more…)

2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Thanks to Anna for sending:

“I walked by the 2000 Penn NW block yesterday and saw a Duke’s Grocery is going in! I’ve never eaten at one but hear fanatic things. Thought people would be excited about this.”

Excited we are!! Back in December 2017 we shared some details from “The team behind Duke’s Grocery in Dupont Circle and Duke’s Counter in Woodley Park (more…)

2112 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: Flower Child will be opening next door February 4th.

From a press release:

“North Italia, the modern Italian concept from renowned restaurateur Sam Fox, will officially open in Foggy Bottom on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. The new Washington, D.C. location – nearly 6,600 sq. ft in size – is located within 2112 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, a sculptural, mixed-use office and retail building situated on the most storied avenue in the city. North Italia DC, which will offer lunch, happy hour, dinner and brunch, represents North Italia’s 17th location in the U.S.

You can see their menus here.

At North Italia, the chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create modern Italian dishes for a robust selection of antipasti (daily soup, charcuterie, bruschetta), salads full of seasonal ingredients and a main entrée menu. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily or celebrate with their assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine and local craft beers. (more…)

2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Some progress at the Duke’s Grocery coming to the old Kinkead’s space in Foggy Bottom. The liquor license placard says:

“A new class C Restaurant. Seating Capacity of 120 inside. Total Occupancy Load of 140. Sidewalk Café with 24 seats. The license will include an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment indoors only.”

Updates as they get closer to opening.

Here’s a bonus old matchbox from Kinkead’s: (more…)