1501 K Street, NW
Back in July we learned that Claudia’s Steakhouse was coming to the former American Express space at 15th and K Street downtown. Just noticed the coming soon signs – reminds me a bit of STK coming soon signs from Dupont…
Downtown
Photo by PoPville flickr user Anne Paterson
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Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Today: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
In light of the horrendous attack that killed 12 people in Paris today, let’s get together to stand peacefully in support of Charlie Hebdo and for freedom of the press. Bring your pencils and pens. #jesuischarlie
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announced today an arrest has been made in a stabbing that occurred at an establishment in the 1900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue NW (Zanzibar Night Club).
At approximately, 1:10 am on Saturday, January 3, 2015, members of the Second District responded to the establishment for the report of a stabbing. The investigation revealed the stabbing occurred following a verbal dispute between two males. The victim was transported to a local hospital. The suspect 35-year-old Joseph Ricardo Johnson of Northeast, DC was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Kill.”
1299 Pennsylvania Ave, NW via Black Iron Pizza’s facebook page
Black Iron Pizza’s website says:
“Fresh, Neapolitan style pizza crafted to order from gourmet ingredients and baked within minutes. Great choice for a fast and delicious lunch or dinner.”
Their facebook page says:
“Black Iron Pizza will offer fresh, gourmet Neapolitan-style pizza crafted to order in minutes at a price competitive with other premium fast casual restaurants. Great choice for a fast and delicious lunch or dinner.”
Their liquor license placard says:
“Seating capacity of 42, sidewalk café with 20 seats and total occupancy load of 99.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
14th and G St, NW
Former Clement’s, Grafix Tattoos and Italian Kitchen and apparently Ollie’s Trolley. Future Armenian Genocide Museum? And a great history of the National Bank of Washington building – in the meantime I thought this was cool:
1155 F Street, NW
Coming soon signage is now posted for a new Walgreens at the former Guess space on the corner of 12th and F St, NW. Looks like it’ll be pretty massive. Washington Business Journal reported:
“Walgreens will open one of its newer format, flagship-style stores, offering prepared foods, fresh produce and the wider array of items similar to the offerings at the Walgreens that opened last year at Seventh and H streets NW.” [in Chinatown]
12th and F Street, NW
Photo via Canali’s facebook page
This comes from a very reliable source. Canali’s Website says:
“Canali has been a paradigm of tailor-made Italian luxury and men’s elegance for 80 years.
Since 1934, it has been promoting the values of Made in Italy excellence through its artisanal know-how, creating sartorial masterpieces of exceptional wearability and comfort in a perfect balance of elements that blends culture and history with style and taste. The Canali Tailoring Principle uses innovation to achieve aesthetic perfection, continuously renewing its styles with a meticulous attention to detail and the use of premium fabrics.
For a truly personalized experience, Canali offers the SU MISURA service, which combines the expertise of our Made-to-Measure specialists and the artistry of our master tailors to create distinctive suits, jackets, trousers and shirts from the finest materials, all handcrafted in Italy.
A family-run company now in its third generation, Canali is a modern-day design and manufacturing group with its own production centers all located in Italy and more than 1,600 employees worldwide. In addition to its 240 boutiques, a number that continues to grow, the brand can also be found in over 1,000 retail stores in more than 100 countries across the globe.”
I know I’ve said it before but every time I see this thing I marvel at it. So freaking cool.
Update on “Iconic San Franciscan Restaurant”, Tadich Grill, coming to former Ten Penh space Downtown
1001 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
From a press release:
“After years of guest requests, America’s third oldest, continuously operating restaurant, Tadich Grill, is opening on the East Coast in the first quarter of 2015. The DC location will be on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 10th Street, NW, at the pulse of the political district, just as the original is in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district.
“The DC restaurant will reflect the soul of the original Tadich Grill, but will not be a replica, as original icons cannot be replicated. We plan to bring the same consistency in quality and attention to detail in food, beverage, service and ambiance to the district’s power players,” revealed General Manager Ron Robbins.
Staying true to its roots, the Tadich Grill tradition of fine seafood and meats grilled over mesquite, established in San Francisco over 165 years ago, will continue in Washington, DC. Under the direction of Executive Chef Wil Going, menus will be prepared from scratch and printed daily, serving the freshest seafood, meats, poultry and produce available. Much like the original, diners will find authentic elements such as artisan glass, mesquite broilers, wines from California vineyards and those famous white-jacketed servers at the DC location.
“The rich past of Washington, DC aligns perfectly with what we wanted for Tadich Grill’s first location on the East Coast. We look forward to introducing our West Coast flavor and traditions to our nation’s capital,” said Rick Powers, managing partner and COO of Tadich Grill Development Company LLC.
Upon opening, the restaurant will offer dinner Monday through Saturday, with lunch service to follow in the subsequent weeks. One distinctive difference is that Tadich Grill – Washington, D.C. will take reservations.
The DC location is currently hiring for all front and back-of-the-house positions. Applications may be submitted to Rick Powers at [email protected] or 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 102, Washington, DC 20004.
About Tadich Grill
Tadich Grill’s history dates back to 1849, during California’s famed Gold Rush, when three Croatian immigrants set up a coffee stand on Long Wharf in San Francisco. They served fresh fish grilled over mesquite, to the merchants, sailors, and argonauts that frequented the pier, a technique that the San Francisco restaurant still utilizes today. Over a century and a half later, that coffee stand is now one of the world’s most iconic restaurants, exemplifying tradition, longevity, and history. The Washington, DC location opening in 2015 will be the first outpost of Tadich Grill. To learn more about Tadich Grill, visit www.tadichgrill.com.”
From NBC Washington:
“Someone broke through the glass door at the Arc’teryx store in the 1000 block of H Street overnight.”
Arc’teryx celebrated their grand opening at CityCenter over the weekend.