1730 Pennsylvania Ave, NW via GCDC
From a press release:
“GCDC, Washington’s first and only grilled cheese-centric restaurant and bar, will be offering the “Gobbler” to kickstart the holiday season with roasted turkey from Singer’s Significant Meats, a special blend of gruyere cheese, and GCDC’s own tater tot stuffing with a side of gravy of course! The special will run for both lunch and dinner until we sell out.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., until we sell out.”
1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
It says:
“New Restaurant, offering sushi in the omasake style and crafting a tasting menu within the style of Edomae sushi. Total Occupancy Load is 70 with seating for 60.”
Sushi Nakazawa is not without controversy.
Stay tuned.
1112 19th Street, NW
Smith & Wollensky closed back in March 2016. Bisnow reported in November:
“After opening its first DC-area AC Hotel at National Harbor, above, Marriott is bringing the Millennial-targeted brand to Dupont Circle. South Carolina-based OTO Development plans to open the 219-room hotel at the former Smith & Wollensky restaurant site on 19th Street, the Washington Business Journal reports.”
previously
2121 K Street, NW
Well this is the greatest name for a “Pizza Bar” ever. Also a pizza bar sounds amazing. HomeSlyce’s website says:
“Dine In – Hang Out – Get Delivery
Join us in one of our great Downtown Baltimore or Columbia store. Each store unique with a feel and commitment for the neighborhood. All locations offer table service, carry-out and delivery.
Downtown in Federal Hill – Mount Vernon – Canton and Columbia Maryland”
Check out their menu here. Anyone ever try them out here or at one of the other spots?
This is the former Pizza Autentica, then Sugar space next to Bobby’s Burger Palace:
1825 M Street, NW
Thanks to Grant for sending the confirmation. A mere 10 days ago we learned that Sign of the Whale had shuttered.
DC Tap House’s facebook says:
“Come join us for great Happy Hour specials, rotating craft beers on tap, delicious food, fresh raw seafood bar, and an unforgettable experience!
Gastropub”
From an email:
“Fetish, an all female cast that welcomes you into an alluring world of seduction and fantasy. Where erotica comes to life in Washington D.C.’s most premier Supper Club, Sax.
This provocative theatrical experience features 20 cast members called, Beauties. This group of women consist of dancers, aerialists, pole performers and Table Beauties.
Introducing the Sax Shower Lounge, with a fully functional LED lit shower. Our VIP guests and high rollers will be escorted into this private area that plays on your sense of illusion with an array of Shower Beauties. (more…)
15th and K Street, NW
Joe & The Juice: “Coffee, juice and much more.” Thanks to Nikki for sending: “It’s going in on the SW corner where the CVS used to be.”
Check out their menus here.
Apparently they are a chain from Denmark? Stay tuned for an opening date.
1028 19th Street, NW
That was pretty fast. This is the old Red Robin and Boloco burritos space between K and L Street on 19th. You’ll be able to see Bold Bite’s menu here and you can see 202’s menu here.
That’s gonna be alotta coffee soon:
This rental is located at 1421 Massachusetts Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1741 SERENITY AWAITS YOU AT THE PHOENIX NEAR THOMAS CIRCLE
The Phoenix is offering an array of unique floor plans and distinctive features in a charming historical building located off Thomas Circle minutes from the blue line McPherson Square metro and the red line DuPont Circle. Enjoy the desired comfortable living offered here at The Phoenix (more…)
1011 19th Street, NW just north of K Street
Thanks to Daniel and Jason for sending updates on Naf Naf Grill’s opening in the former Protein Bar space (and Cosi before them.)
Naf Naf’s website says:
“Naf Naf Grill is the premium destination for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern food. Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads, and freshly prepared sauces all served as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel.”
Check out their menu here.