385 Water Street, SE
From a press release:
“District Winery – a boutique urban winery located in The Yards community along the Anacostia River – is thrilled to announce the release of its first DC-made wine, a 2017 Dry Rosé available on April 22. This release not only marks the team’s inaugural vintage, but the first time wine has been commercially produced from start-to-finish in D.C. This milestone comes at a significant time as the city’s food & beverage industry continues to boom. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just a heads up that Five Guys Navy Yard is closed again for “renovations”. We stopped in yesterday and they told us that they would be closed for renovations until baseball season and that they would have milkshakes available for purchase when they reopened.
This same thing happened a couple years back, and the restaurant looked the same when they reopened so I figured it was equipment or something. Stinks for the staff.”
202 M Street, SE photo by Ryan
In other Navy Yard pizza news, thanks to Ryan for sending: “looks like it’s not just a rumor anymore.”
This is the former Il Parco space and this is excellent news.
Image courtesy of Grosvenor Americas
Ed. Note: “Murderers’ Row were the baseball teams of the New York Yankees in the late 1920s, widely considered one of the best teams in history.” Since Declaration will be joining Taylor Gourmet, Chop’t, Chipotle, Roti and RASA and is right near the baseball stadium – I love just the reference. I am not alluding to any actual crimes that have occured in the area.
UPDATE: The press release was way off – Declaration will not be opening “opening until mid-March!”
courtesy JBG
From a press release:
“JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE: JBGS), a leading owner and developer of high-quality, mixed use properties in the Washington, DC market, is thrilled to announce that Mission, a popular Mexican bar and eatery, will open this summer in the Capitol Riverfront District in Southeast Washington. Mission will be owned by Fritz Brogan and Reed Landry of the Mission Group, and will build on the group’s successful track record with Mission-Dupont and Hawthorne on U Street. Mission will open in the summer of 2018 in the flagship retail space of JBG SMITH’S new 1221 Van Street multi-family project, located steps from the main entrance to Nationals Park and four blocks from DC United’s new stadium at Audi Field.
The food and drink menu at Mission’s Capitol Riverfront location will be similar to that of Mission-Dupont, which opened in 2014. Food selections will include twelve taco options, huaraches, elote loco, nachos and flautas, among many other offerings. The two-level space will encompass more than 10,000 square feet of interior space, an expansive 350-foot wraparound second-floor outdoor balcony, plus a two-story glass storefront overlooking the stadium entrance. (more…)
800 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Good news and bad news. Good news is that the coming soon signage has been posted. The bad news – still looks like at least a few more months:
Coming to the new Agora building:
New Jersey and H Street, SE
From Alert DC just before noon:
“DC Water reports a water outage in the area of U St NW between 17th St and Florida St NW affecting 40 homes. Estimated time of restoration is 10-12 hours. Please take all needed precautions.”
and
“Pepco reports a power outage in the Navy Yard and Southwest Waterfront neighborhoods affecting approximately 1240 customers. Estimated time of restoration is 8 pm. Please take all needed precautions.”
Update: 1:15pm
“Pepco reports a power outage in the Mount Vernon Square & Logan Circle/ Shaw neighborhoods affecting approximately 1600 customers. At this time, a restoration time is pending assessment.”
385 Water Street, SE
District Winery‘s Ana Restaurant launches lunch today:
“Serving lunch beginning January 8, 2018! 11:30am-2:30pm
Appetizers
Butternut Squash Muhammara 10
pomegranate, almonds, aleppo pepper, candied lemon, fry bread
Crab Beignets 14
Maryland crab, roasted carrots, Indian romesco
Duck Wings 12
green papaya slaw, red curry, kaffir lime aioli
Three Artisanal Cheeses 19
pumpkin seed brittle, apricot-fennel chutney, honeycomb
Wild Mushroom Toast 11
mushroom “faux gras”, hazelnut, parmesan
Root Vegetable Bisque 15
clams, smoked sturgeon mousse, apple, sorrel
Salads
(Additions Chicken 7, Salmon 9, Shrimp 8)
Chicken Cobb 18
bacon, blue cheese, egg, avocado, tomato, honey mustard vinaigrette
Little Gem Lettuce 13
shaved fennel, radish, cucumber, avocado nasturtium vinaigrette
Tuscan Kale 14
pickled cabbage, green farro, parmesan, pine nut, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Sandwiches
Smoked Turkey Club 16
bacon, chihuahua cheese, arugula, pickled onion, spicy mole
Salmon Burger. 18
charred squash, kohlrabi slaw, basil-yuzu aioli
Burger 17
gruyere, onion jam, garlic-truffle aioli, fries
add bacon 2
Marinated Tofu Katsu 15
alfalfa sprouts, roasted peppers, sambal aioli
Entrées (more…)
Photo courtesy Chloe
Check out the menu here.
From a press release:
“Washington, D.C. chef Haidar Karoum, formerly the executive chef at D.C. favorites Proof, Estadio and Doi Moi, announces January 5 as the opening date of Chloe, his first solo restaurant project. Chloe, a showcase of Karoum’s international culinary perspective, combines two approaches to dining under one roof: a sophisticated, contemporary dinner service and a chef-driven casual carryout lunch that blends the chic with the convenient. Chloe is located in the newly completed Arris building at 1331 4th Street, SE in Washington’s Navy Yard neighborhood. Chloe will debut its dinner service first, followed by lunch and brunch shortly thereafter.
“As I’ve developed Chloe’s menu, I’ve kept it open to all the styles and flavors I’ve worked with over my career,” Karoum said. “My experiences, both personal and professional, are international, and I draw inspiration from personal travels, family traditions and a career spent in some of the best kitchens in D.C. But binding it all together will be a sense of practiced hospitality that anyone who dined at my previous restaurants will recognize.”
The Dinner Menu (more…)
From a press release:
“NOON YARDS EVE
D.C.’S LARGEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY NEW YEAR’S EVE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE YARDS
Kid-friendly New Year’s Eve party to culminate with a countdown and balloon drop at noon
WHO: The Yards, D.C.’s most exciting waterfront neighborhood for living, dining and shopping
WHAT: The Yards will host its fifth annual Noon Yards Eve festival, the FREE family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration that transforms The Yards into a holiday wonderland, complete with interactive activities for children and adults. Activities will include: (more…)