Damn it, not the Mercedes!! Thanks to Josh for sending Sunday: “On 19th by the new five guys. Saw it on my way to work this morning. This is why we can’t have nice things.”
Downtown
Yesterday we shared a report that Rural Society had closed in the former Loews Madison now a Hilton. Thanks to Karima for sending the updated note (see photo above.)
STAY TUNED.
14th and K Street, NW
From a press release:
“Today, Monday, September 25, D.C. will say “Bonjour!” to Belgian bakery-restaurant, Le Pain Quotidien at the corner of 14th & K St, in the former DC Coast restaurant space. The McPherson Square gathering spot will provide breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, offering a charming space for anything from meetings over coffee to intimate social events.
Built in 1929, the Tower Building lends an exposed terracotta brick ceiling and original façade to the newest Le Pain Quotidien in DC. (more…)
1177 15th Street, NW before opening in 2014
Easy come, easy go. Thanks to Michael for sending the news from the Washington Business Journal:
“As for dining options, chef Jose Garces’ Rural Society, the Argentine steakhouse within the Loews Madison [now a Hilton], has closed permanently, according to a Google search, and it is no longer listed as a dining option in the Hilton hotel.”
1120 19th Street, NW
Good news for the crafty out there. The former home to Olivia’s Diner, G Street Food and Jonathan’s Gourmet is set to become an “Arts Supplies Store”:
STAY TUNED.
1011 19th Street, NW just north of K Street
Thanks to Edward for sending:
“Not sure if you fully “confirmed” the Naf Naf Grill coming to 19th St, but saw this today!”
This is 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. Stay tuned for an opening date.
1028 19th Street, NW
Jason reports:
“Looks like Bold Bite and Gregory’s Coffee also opening on 19th in the Farragut North area. Plus, Five Guys two doors down from Donburi looks open and serves milkshakes.”
1413 K Street, NW
ISD reports:
“vieux carre and their speakeasy for rent both appear shuttered at 14th and K NW”
Via google:
and their website:
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Photo by Christina
Update: December 15th
Thanks to Craig for sending. And it looks like they’ll have t-shirts for anyone who works nearby! Ed. Note: If you do work nearby, please snag me a medium and I’ll swap you a PoPville t-shirt for it!
Back in June we learned the 19th Street store would be the first Wawa to open in D.C. in “December 2017”. You can see some renderings here. Then they’ll be everywhere.
Great things are coming to 19th Street NW. pic.twitter.com/dGLHEZ93Mj
— Melanie Fineman (@mnfineman) September 5, 2017