Downtown

Bluestone Lane Coffee Opening Another D.C. Location

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jenna for sending the news about a Bluestone Coffee coming to 1150 Connecticut Ave, NW. Bluestone’s Website says:

“We’re on our way downtown to the bustling urban core of the capital. Rest your feet and watch the world go by at our new Bluestone Lane location – Dupont Circle, located at 1150 Connecticut Avenue. Situated amongst the bustling shopping promenade that surrounds, this new BL shares a home with Core Power Yoga, and neighbors an expansive spread of trendy retail stores in the heart of the city. (more…)

New “speakeasy Tavern”, The Mirror, coming to K Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1413 K Street, NW

The liquor license placard for The Mirror (to be in the lower level) says:

“A new speakeasy Tavern. Seating Capacity of 50 inside. Total Occupancy Load of 100. The License will include an Entertainment Endorsement for the inside of the premises only.”

Take Two for a speakeasy at this location. The upstairs used to be Vieux Carre updates when we learn what becomes of that space too.

Lunch Alert – Looks Like Leon, Britain’s “Naturally Fast Food”, has opened on L Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1724 L Street, NW

This is the former Au Bon Pain space that closed back in March.

Their website says:

“When we looked around for inspiration, we were drawn to the richness, flavours and natural healthiness of Mediterranean cooking. We base our food around the Mediterranean diet, meaning our menu focuses on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, seeds and unrefined cereals. We look to replace butter with healthier fats such as olive oil, use spices and herbs instead of salt to flavour dishes and look to encourage more chicken and fish in our diets, with a little red meat thrown in for good measure. We do also understand the need to have a treat, be it a glass of red wine or something sweet, but only as a small part of our diet.”

Check out Leon’s Menus here.

Rumble in DC, “an incredible Muay Thai tournament”, is coming to the Reagan Building

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Tourism Authority of Thailand

From an email:

“The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is debuting Rumble in DC, an incredible Muay Thai tournament, on Tuesday, September 26th from 6 pm to 10 pm at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building.

This free event will feature a traditional Muay Thai match, and guests will also have the chance to witness a Wai Kru performance (a Thai ritual performed before the match to show respect), enjoy delicious Thai cuisine from local vendors, pamper themselves with a Thai massage and even get a temporary Thai tattoo at the TAT booth at the event.

Please join the Tourism Authority of Thailand and experience the magic of Thai culture and traditions.”

“Zeke’s will be celebrating the grand opening of its new location with free hot coffee and cold brew on September 12.”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Zeke’s

From an email:

“Zeke’s Coffee will officially open its second DC location next week. The store is located at 731 15th Street NW [formerly Pleasant Pops], just south of McPherson Square. Zeke’s will be celebrating the grand opening of its new location with free hot coffee and cold brew on September 12.

The downtown DC shop will feature a full menu of coffee drinks, including pour overs and press pot options, with food by Panorama Bakery, Republic Kolache, Paisley Fig and Broojies & Bier. (more…)

“Coffee and empanadas at Metro Center.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1120 G Street, NW. Photo by Mark Lyon

Thanks to Mark for sending:

“They are wonderful. Lots of filling, flaky crust, juicy and hot. I prefer the chicken one. Their coffee is also very good. They’ve twice had their window broken, most recently in a burglary. This small, independent shop could use all the business they can get.”

Sip of Seattle’s Facebook says: (more…)

Nando’s on 18th Street to briefly close in September (3rd to 12th) for a “Sprucing Up” then in December to “completely re-imagine the space”

By Prince Of Petworth


1210 18th Street, NW

From Nando’s:

“About 10 years ago, we opened our second restaurant in the U.S., in a stately and historic building off Dupont Circle. [Ed. Note: Remember when this was a hardware store?!?] Now the time has come for us to give it some love!

From September 3rd to September 12th, Nando’s Dupont location (1210 18th Street, NW) will be closed, so we can make some important repairs as part of a two-stage renovation.

The good news: (more…)

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