Shaw

501 Florida Avenue, NW

The transformation of Florida Avenue continues with The Royal coming from the owner of Vinoteca (wine bar just south of 11th and U St, NW). Washingtonian shared some details:

“The sliver of a spot in LeDroit Park will be called the Royal after its former tenant, the Royal Liquor.

You’ll likely find a coffee shop with a small food menu in the mornings and afternoons, while evenings will bring a concise lineup for dinner.”

Coffee shop plan sounds a bit like the nearby Bistro/Kafe Bohem located a block away at 6th and Florida.

Washingtonian also says the space should fit about 40 seats and will open this summer. Updates as more info becomes available and they get closer to opening. Thanks to all who sent emails and tweets.

I don’t remember Royal Liquor but it was also briefly Stylistics Salon back in 2009:

3435 Connecticut Avenue, NW

In November we learned Dino would be closing in Cleveland Park and opening a new spot in Shaw. [Dino’s last day in Cleveland Park is January 12th.] Thanks to a reader for sending a heads up about their new Indiegogo fundraising campaign:

“We would LOVE it if we could entirely finance the restaurant thru this campaign so we can birth our new baby with just our own resources and fan support. This is the only way we can have the freedom to do what we do best: support our sustainable network of small family farms & wineries, and artisan producers deliciously!

It will take over $200,000 in total to bring the new Dino’s Grotto to fruition. So even when we hit our target, please keep on donating! Then we can give our regulars and our new customers what they want.

The Shaw neighborhood is undergoing a rebirth of vibrancy and excitement after many a hard year. Dino is closing in Cleveland Park and now comes to Shaw to experience its own rebirth into a new form and a new future. We are excited to join such a dynamic and exciting neighborhood.”

Yesterday Dino’s tweeted:

“What a 1st day! 7% to our goal & our Indiegogo not even 24 hours old! $25 gets you 2 10% off visits #DinoComesToShaw”

2301 Georgia Ave, NW

A few weeks ago we noticed major progress at Custom Fuel pizza coming to Georgia Ave near Howard.   These are the same folks who reopened at 17th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW back in August. They are opening the Georgia Ave location this Tuesday Jan. 7th. Check out how nice the space turned out:

You can see their menu here.

Looking south toward Potbelly

1819 7th Street, NW looking towards Shaw metro

Back in June we learned College Park’s Fishnet would be opening a second location in Shaw. While they had hoped to open by the end of the year you can see they are making nice progress on their buildout:

They’ve also applied for a liquor license which says:

“fast casual seafood restaurant offering hand filleted fish sandwiches with a cadre of homemade sides, sauces, and signature items.  Seating capacity 40, total occupancy 45.”

Hours are listed as 11am – 1am Sunday through Saturday.

You can see their College Park menu here.

looking north toward Florida Avenue