655 New York Avenue, NW
Thanks to Daniel for sending:
“I was walking by the 655 New York Avenue retail center today and saw an alcoholic beverage posting for Rumi’s kitchen. Rumi’s website says it will be opening in Fall 2019.”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
2nd/3rd Mass. and H Street, NW
Lauren asks: “Anyone know the history on this building? On the corner of H & 2nd NW.”
We used to get this question like clockwork but were last asked back in 2015. We’ve previously learned that this is a ventilation shaft for the 395 highway tunnel below. The artist responsible for the awesome mural, Val E. Lewton, passed away in 2015.
Others have commented that: “It’s been known unofficially for years as the Nixon Memorial.”
This rental is located at morgan street nw near new jersey ave nw. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2595 / 2br – 1200ft2 – Lovely 2 bd -Mt Vernon Sq Historical District. Walk score 93/100. (NW/New Jersey and N) (more…)
Sweet! Thanks to Daniel for spotting this from a marketing flyer “it appears Langhorne (of the Dabney) may be opening a new restaurant.”
Updates as we learn more.
Ed. Note: For those curious about the Pearl’s Bagels, info here.
655 New York Ave, NW photo courtesy LEON DC
From LEON:
“We’re absolutely thrilled to announce our second restaurant in DC will open on New York Avenue at 7th St NW on Thursday, August 22nd. We will see you there.”
They were originally supposed to open yesterday but I’ll allow the slight delay because they posted this super cool historical photo of the space on New York Ave: (more…)
485 K St., NW
Thanks to Jason for sending:
“I just happened to come across the fact that my favorite fast-casual Indian spot in DC proper – Rasa is opening a second location at the seemingly slow-to-fill Gables City Vista development in Mt. Vernon Triangle.” (more…)
438 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Check out the Opening Dinner Menu (PDF)
From a press release:
“An advertiser, a lawyer and an architect walk into a bar…
It might sound like the start of a joke, but it was actually the start of a successful DC pub. About ten years ago, Brittany Ryan (the advertiser), Matt Murphy (the lawyer), and Nick Bernel (the architect) were moonlighting from their day jobs at a Georgetown bar when their passion for the business led them to opening their first restaurant. The trio brought in Jeremy Gifford, another veteran of the same Georgetown bar fresh off of opening DC Reynolds in Petworth, as an advisor, and together they opened The Pub & The People, at the crossroads of Bloomingdale and Eckington on North Capitol Street.
The Pub, as regulars call it, was an immediate success, and has won either “Best New Bar,” “Best Neighborhood Bar,” or “Best Bar” from the Washington City Paper every year since opening in 2015. Now, that quartet is taking their winning formula across town to open Present Company Public House this weekend.
Present Company occupies an 1855 firehouse that was the oldest operating fire station in the District when it was decommissioned in 1974. The space has been redesigned with care and sensitivity to its history, adding modern touches while exposing the bones of the 19th century firehouse. Located at 438 Massachusetts Ave. NW, it straddles the line between Chinatown and Mount Vernon Square, and is just a few blocks from NoMa.
The kitchen will be headed by Executive Chef Lincoln Fuge, a Certified Sommelier originally from Nashville, who was most recently head chef at DC’s recently closed and much-loved 701. He brings with him extensive experience in upscale restaurants on both coasts — from Boston to Los Angeles — with names like Nobu and Todd English on his CV. (more…)
5th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Sherri for sending these new signs up under the Cloakroom in Mt Vernon Square. Thanks also to Matt for sending: “Looks like Richard Sandoval is opening a new place on 5th and K NW, below the Cloakroom. Coming soon.”
I believe it’s either going to be called Tequilaria or Wood burning kitchen :) Updates as they get closer to opening.
655 New York Ave, NW
From a press release:
“The team behind “Naturally Fast Food” brand LEON Restaurants is excited to announce the launch of their latest menu offering, GFC – Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets. As part of their quest to prove that fast food can be good food, the baked nuggets, are inspired by iconic fast food outlets and served with a choice of LEON ketchup, garlic aioli, chilli and tarragon mayo sauces. The nuggets were first introduced in LEON’s U.K. location nearly a year ago, last August and have been so popular the team knew bringing the dish to their U.S. locations was the right step. The GFC will be available for purchase starting on Tuesday, July 30th. (more…)
Thanks to Chris and MJ for sending:
“Car on fire on NY Ave NW between 5th and 4th. Shutting down traffic both ways. Crazy to see in the middle of the day!” (more…)