740 15th Street, NW
I am moderately excited about Union Trust‘s opening this fall.
The liquor license placard says:
“New tavern, specializing in higher end spirits, draft beer, and possibly light pre-prepared snacks. Recorded music. Total Occupancy Load is 79.”
OK I lied, I’m out of my mind excited about their opening this fall.
STAY TUNED.
looking towards Joe’s Seafood
15th and H Street, NW
1134 19th Street, NW
This the former home of Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine which closed back in March of last year. Before Sophie’s it was the longtime home of Singapore Bistro. Donburi’s first location is at 2438 18th Street, NW in Adams Morgan. You can see Donburi’s menu here.
Donburi is calling this a soft opening with hours 11am to 10pm. (more…)
Thanks to Kate for sending:
“this new sustainable furniture store on 15 & L has their doors wide open with AC on everyday. So wasteful & not eco friendly.
Emailed the business & got no response. Regardless, it should be a city wide policy that businesses are not allowed to do this!”
Jonathan reports:
“Congrats to Chef Brian’s Comfort Kitchen soft opening. Only letting ten people in at a time yesterday. Food was tasty and portions are massive. Staff was incredibly friendly and appreciative – they are working out the kinks and I think it will be a great lunch spot addition to the neighborhood when it opens.”
1020 19th Street, NW
1111 19th Street, NW
Jason reports:
“It looks like Wawa-related construction (Near 19th and L) has started with Pepco workers doing utility work in front of the future store location. Permit notices are on the window, too. Looks like a potential mid to late fall opening?”
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. Stay Tuned.
1011 19th Street, NW
Thanks to Kim for confirming (from a worker on site) our Naf Naf Grill scuttlebutt. This is the former Protein Bar space (and Cosi before them) that closed back in March.
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 as build out progresses.
They will be located across the street from the former Cafe Carvy and newly opened Chef Brian’s Comfort Kitchen:
1020 19th Street, NW just north of K Street
Sisyphys (1548-49) by Titian, Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain via wikipedia
From MPD:
“Good morning. Members of the Third District Crime Suppression Team (CST) and the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division (NSID) conducted another prostitution enforcement operation last night/early this morning in the area of 12th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW in response to community concerns regarding an increase in visible prostitution activities. The operation resulted in the arrests of 7 males and 4 females for prostitution related offenses. We will continue our efforts in the area in hopes of making a lasting impact on this illegal activity.”
Photo by Nicole Kaeding
Nicole first reported around 5pm:
“Big police response on 14th St NW heading South at Constitution.
Numerous cops with rifles and shields. Traffic is stopped.”
#BreakingNews – Metropolitan Police responding to a "shots fired" call on Pennsylvania Ave near #Trump Hotel. We're en route @WUSA9
— Mike Valerio (@MikevWUSA) August 9, 2017
active shooter, according to security at the neighboring Wilson building
— whats goin on (@Claremonster) August 9, 2017
UPDATE from MPD:
“MPD responded to sounds of gunshots at 12th and Penn NW. Nothing found, location cleared.“
1401 K Street, NW (entrance on 14th Street in former Subway)
From Honeyfish Poke (see full menu there too.):
“At Honeyfish Poke, we have taken Poke and made it customizable with: TUNA, ALBACORE, SALMON, OCTOPUS, CRABMEAT, & TOFU. Combined with a large variety of toppings and customizable sauces we can satisfy almost anyone’s palette. In a sea of ubiquitous sandwiches, burgers and fast food, our goal is to offer some of the healthiest meal choices in the market. Our food will be sustainably and responsibly sourced from companies that are environmentally conscious. This is our message, a part of our corporate culture. Ours will be a culture of respect for the sacredness of a healthy diet and lifestyle.”
