Chinatown

9th and F Street, NW

Ed. Note: You can see their NYC menus here.

Thanks to a reader for passing on this job application for The Smith coming to the old McCormick and Schmick’s space at 9th and F St, NW. They’re looking for a General Manager:

“The Smith, a casual American Brasserie, is one of New York’s hottest restaurant concepts and the preeminent neighborhood restaurant. The energy inside is palpable, the staff engaging and friendly, and the food approachable and consistent – the trifecta that keeps guests coming back time after time. Jane, a casual American bistro, has been a standout in New York City since 2001.

From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive, supportive environment for our employees who in turn take great care of our guests. The culture is guided by a few simple but powerful ideas: (more…)

716 7th Street, NW

Check out Honeygrow’s menu here.  Coming this Winter.

“guests can customize suggested stir-frys, salads + honeybars or create their own. As the “honest eating + growing local” tagline proclaims, these new locations will feature locally + seasonally sourced ingredients, noodles prepared freshly by ramen chefs, housemade dressings + sauces, and proteins sourced from providers including Creekstone Farms and FreeBird. The “local” component also extends into the community; each location will feature custom commissioned artwork by D.C. area visual artists.”

418 7th Street, NW

From an email:

“In celebration of National Pisco Day (July 24) I wanted to share the following details from José Andrés’ China Chilcano. This year, China Chilcano has partnered with top pisco producers including Macchu Pisco and Soldeica Quebranta for a special edition of “Pisco Hour.” The restaurant will offer cocktail demonstrations, complimentary pisco tastings and specialty menu items from 3-6 p.m. in the Marketplace bar.

Specialty menu items include $5 cocktails with chef-recommended small bite pairings like: (more…)

901 F Street, NW

Ally writes:

“huge indoor remodel/construction going on at former McCormick & Schmick’s in Chinatown”

9th and F Street, NW

Late last summer we learned that New York City’s excellent The Smith would be taking over the space.

The Smith’s website says:

The Smith is a casual American Brasserie with three upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, overlooking bustling Third Avenue, The Smith Midtown, in the heart of Manhattan, located on 51st Street and Second Avenue and The Smith Lincoln Center directly across from historic Lincoln Center.

Utilizing local products and purveyors, the breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner menus feature a selection of familiar bistro dishes. Signature dishes at all locations include Crispy Fried Calamari “Brooklyn Style,” Pot of Mussels with chardonnay-dijon broth and perfectly cooked hand cut fries and four different cuts of steak prepared char broiled, served with a choice of homemade sauces including béarnaise, green peppercorn and chimichurri. Most of the desserts are fun twists on classics, including Sticky Toffee Pudding, S’mores in a Jar and Hot Fudge Sundae with almond bark and flourless chocolate cake.

Our bars offer an elaborate menu of classic and signature cocktails made with fresh fruit and herbs. We serve seven local hand crafted beers on tap and have a selection of 20 wines available by the glass or carafe as well as a hand selected bottle list.

The crowd at The Smith is eclectic, attracting after-work colleagues, late-night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more. Our guests come for all occasions – a drink after work, a quick bite before a movie, a business dinner, or to celebrate a birthday.

You can see their NYC menus here.