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At Long Last, Cafe Fiorello announces an Opening Date for their DC location in the former TenPenh space!!

Published May 9, 2025 at 9:15AM

photos courtesy Cafe Fiorello

“Café Fiorello, a cherished New York City institution known for its famed antipasto bar, house-made pastas, and warm hospitality, is proud to announce the opening of its Washington, D.C. location on May 21st. Located just steps from the White House and The U.S. Capitol at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Café Fiorello will bring a storied legacy to one of the city’s most historic corridors where diners can experience the classic flavors of New York’s Upper West Side. (more…)

“Any idea what is this about?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 21, 2025 at 1:15PM

511 10th Street, NW

Thanks to D. for sending:

“PLEASE Don’t believe the lies & hate you’ve heard toward the 10th street vendors. We’re actually good family people. We have been here over 25 years. Haters only want you to PAY MORE!”

#signs of the times

Speedy Snack Sushi Opened on F Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 24, 2025 at 8:25AM

906 F Street, NW previously home to Amorini Panini and Poki District

Whoa, not sure how I missed this one! Speedy Shack is now open here:

“Serving Sushi, Salads & Snack Packs” (more…)

#sushi

Welp, We’ve Found Out Who’s Replacing Hill Country and you’re gonna want to throw back a few extra Shiners to digest the news

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2025 at 10:20AM

I am told: “Pubkey Bar and Media House from NYC is taking over Hill Country — the deal is already done.”

Pubkey’s website says: “Vibrant bitcoin communities fostering local and global connections through dynamic spaces, creative media, and engaging experiences.” (more…)

BREAKING and Holy Smokes, Hill Country Closing Next Friday in Penn Quarter!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 19, 2025 at 12:25PM

410 7th Street, NW

Hill Country opened here with great fanfare back in 2011. There were strong opinions about their BBQ. Thanks to a tipster for letting me know and I have now confirmed that Hill Country is closing next Friday, March 28th. (more…)

Lucky Danger coming to Penn Quarter!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 13, 2025 at 12:45PM

709 D Street, NW

Red Apron/Partisan closed here back in September 2020.

The liquor license placard for Lucky Danger says: (more…)

E Street Cinema’s Last Day Came Early and Closed Last Night Because of Course it Did – Fin

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2025 at 10:00AM

11th and E Street, NW. photo by Matthew Felling “Farewell, old friend.”

So much for March 6th. [We first reported the coming closure on February 18th.]

Thanks to all who passed on the sad news yesterday:

“When I heard it was closing, (more…)

#end of an era

Checking in on Cafe Fiorello

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 7, 2025 at 10:00AM

1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW previously home to Tadich Grill and of course TenPenh

Thanks to J. for sending the Cafe Fiorello update:

“Window maskings are down and the Cafe Fiorello interior is taking shape on 10th and Penn Ave NW. Representative indicates a mid-March opening and they are actively interviewing employees.”

Check out their New York City menus here and stay tuned.

The Dead Rabbit Signage Up in Penn Quarter!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 31, 2025 at 8:25AM

910 F Street, NW

Thanks to J. for sending:

“Some signage goes up for Dead Rabbit cocktail bar and denotes progress at formerly Pi Pizzeria, 910 F St NW.” (more…)

#irish

“KATA – A New Experiential Cocktail House Coming to Penn Quarter This Winter”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 16, 2025 at 11:15AM

rendering courtesy KATA

Check out their menu here.

From a press release:

“This January, KATA (600 F Street NW) emerges as an experiential cocktail house, its name drawing from both Japanese martial arts and Chinese traditions of pattern and transformation. Known for producing sought-after experiences on a global scale, DC powerhouses Mike and John Burns, celebrity restaurateur Tim Ma, and expert broker LaMean Koroma unite to establish a seductive hideaway poised to become the District’s premier see-and-be-seen nightlife destination. (more…)

#openings