1939 14th Street, NW
Not sure when this happened but JJ’s Cheesesteaks dropped a J and dropped the Cheese and is now J’s Steak – and they serve breakfast:
U Street
The Washington Post reported back in April:
“The menu will be “extensively based in classic cocktails and a smaller number of things we’ve come up with,” Brown says. His dream would be to have a “cocktail catalog” of 50 to 60 drinks, “but I know that could be overwhelming for people. I don’t know how to present that yet.”
Now we know how Brown got the name Left Door:
Genius!! Updates when they get closer to opening.
1345 S Street, NW
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Ben Crosbie
Thanks to a reader for sending on from Slate:
“The national-security watchdogs at The Intercept have FOIA’d a bunch of Department of Homeland Security documents related to Black Lives Matter activists,…it does indicate that the Department of Homeland Security may have way too much time on its hands:
An April 29th email from the DHS National Operations Center also mentions planned surveillance of three seemingly innocuous events, two of which were associated with historically black neighborhoods. According to the email, the DHS-funded DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency decided to conduct “a limited stand-up… to monitor a larger than expected Funk Parade and two other mass gathering events” in case “any Baltimore-related civil unrest occurs.” It appears that the only Funk Parade in DC occurs in the historically black neighborhood of U Street. The other two events, according to another report, produced by the DHS National Capital Region‘s Information Collection and Coordination Center, were a community parade in Congress Heights, a predominantly black neighborhood, and the Avon 39-Walk to End Breast Cancer.
1214 U Street, NW
Yesterday we shared some scuttlebutt that Ulah Bistro on U Street was closing after 7 years on Tuesday, July 28th. A reader confirms:
“I had reservations for a large party there on August 2nd! I emailed them and received confirmation that they are indeed closing. They said: Unfortunately Ulah Bistro will not be open on August 2nd. I apologize for any inconvenience it might cause. We have got these news recently and whoever took the reservation most likely was not aware of what’s happening.”
A commenter adds:
“Confirmed today with one of the managers-it’s been sold. Last day is Tuesday [the 28th]. Boo.”
12th and Florida Ave, NW
A reader writes:
“This is on Florida Ave between 11th and 12th. This building got hit badly by taggers earlier this year. They gave it a new paint job over the weekend. I love the new colors – very bold!
This building is also home to previous Horse’s Ass Award, Bemmi Hardware Store.”
Previously:
12th and U Street, NW
Back in February and then May we noted some drama at The Islander. For fans there is a sad update. Thanks to all who sent emails about the Washington Post article:
“Green said that after decades of serving up pineapple chicken, Caribbean kicker cocktails and Green’s Calypso Chicken, she is closing the Islander, eager to leave the stresses of running a restaurant in a changing neighborhood to someone else.”
Though the Post also notes:
“But there is a glimmer of hope that the spirit of the Islander may live on. As manager of the lounge, Darryl Green said he plans to take over and relocate the business to a more affordable place in the District.”
1214 U Street, NW
A reader hears:
“Yesterday I heard some scuttlebutt that Ulah Bistro on U Street was closing after 7 years on Tuesday, July 28th.”
Anyone else hear this?
1833 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Tuesday, July 21st is Hemingway’s birthday. Without him there’d be no Pilar, so Bar Pilar is commemorating what would have been Papa’s 116th birthday that night with a special EH-inspired menu from Executive Chef Jesse Miller along with classic Hemingway cocktails made with Pilar Rum. The bar also will have happy hour specials from 5 to 7pm and a punch all night.
Tuesday night’s menu includes:
Radishes with Sea Salt, Cultured Butter and Bread $4
Pickled Mushrooms $3
Chilled Cucumber Soup with Fried Leeks $8
Lobster Salad, Tarragon Aioli, Smoked egg and Capers $14
Braised Octopus Salad with Chili Vinegar $12
Boises Avocado dressed with Cilantro $7
Fish Empanadas with Sweet ’n Sour Sauce $9
Duck Egg Omelet with Cultured Butter, Fresh Truffles and Duck Cracklings $14
Pilar Rabbit Stew with Paprika and Chickpeas $12
Curry of Wild Bird with Rice $13
Country Ham & Chorizo Spaghetti with Cuban Pork Broth $14
Suckling Pig with Salsa Verde and Potatoes $14
Menu is subject to change. No reservations required.”
1330 U Street, NW
From a press release:
“Summertime on the east coast often evokes memories of Maryland blue crab feasts, lobster boils on the beach and gatherings with friends and family. Celebrating the most delicious of summer’s bounty, The Fainting Goat on U Street is launching “Picnics at the Goat” on Monday evenings, a series of monthly-rotating, casual family-style suppers focused around different iconic summer foods. The series kicks off tonight, July 20, with a juicy fried chicken feast complete with hot biscuits, smoked Gouda mac ‘n cheese and other summer sides.
Executive Chef Nathan Beauchamp is inviting groups of two or more to come enjoy summer-favorite fare, such as Maryland blue crabs, peel n’ eat shrimp, and a classic lobster boil complete with Andouille sausage, potatoes and corn on the cob. Ranging from $25-$40 per person, the feasts are available every Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The full schedule and menus are below.
JULY – Fried Chicken Picnics
(7/20, 7/27)
Chef Beauchamp is frying up juicy chicken and serving alongside family-style sides of creamy-style coleslaw, freshly baked biscuits, smoked Gouda mac ‘n cheese, and to end the meal, homemade strawberry shortcake.
AUGUST – Maryland Blue Crab Feasts
(8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)
An Eastern Shore native, Chef Beauchamp’s childhood was spent cracking crabs on the Chesapeake Bay. He’s bringing in peak-season Maryland Blue Crabs, and serving with the sides he loves most – corn on the cob, coleslaw, peel n’ eat shrimp, and for dessert, homemade summer berry cobbler.
SEPTEMBER – Lobster Boils
(9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28)
Chef Beauchamp will host a classic lobster boil evocative of a summer gathering on the beach, with fresh lobster, corn on the cob, Andouille sausage and red potatoes, and serve a freshly baked seasonal fruit pie to end the meal on a sweet note.
The picnics will range from $25-$40 per person, with a minimum of two people depending on the week’s menu. Menus are subject to change based on availability. Reservations are required and should be made in advance by calling the restaurant at (202) 735-0344. For more information, please visit www.faintinggoatdc.com.”
1328 Florida Ave, NW
Some very specific scuttlebutt about The Manhattan development. In addition to the WeWork space a reader says:
“A bit of scuttlebutt: the part of the building on the other side of the alley with the brick facade is going to house a few new restaurants. One is a German style pub that is being opened by Richard Sandoval Restaurants (El Centro, Masa 14). Another is a pizzeria and a third is a cafe (most likely Philz Coffee of San Francisco).”