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777 I Street, NW
Taco Bamba’s PR shares via email: “Taco Bamba is no longer returning to the Chinatown space.”
Earlier this month WBJ Read More
Ed. Note: The saga of a Wagamama coming to Penn Quarter was one of hope, tears, anguish, hope and ultimately tears. Bring back Olson’s some shout! Some of us are old. Some of us have no idea what we’re talking about. This is all true. And so chapter twelve begins…
From a press release:
“Leading international restaurant brand Wagamama will expand its U.S. presence with a Summer 2022 opening in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood. The 5,100 square foot restaurant, located at 2950 Clarendon Boulevard, will be the company’s first location in the Washington, D.C. region and will serve an array of fresh, cooked-to-order Asian-inspired bowls, curries, and creative craft cocktails during lunch and dinner services.
Wagamama first opened in London in 1992 and quickly hooked diners on its “bowl to soul” dining philosophy, which has spurred the company’s continuous expansion to over 200 locations in 27 countries. Read More
444 7th Street, NW
Back in June we reported that Wabi Sabi would be coming to the former SEI space on 7th Street. But now for lease have gone up in the windows: Read More
For about four years we were taunted with Coming Soon signs for Wagamama in the old Olson’s bookstore at 418 7th Street, NW. Even though we learned Wagamama had pulled out in Oct. 2012 we were still subject to the giant Wagamama lady looking down on us:
Alas, all remnants have finally been removed. Maybe a new tenant will soon be taking over this prime space?
418 7th St, NW
Wagamama has long topped the list of biggest retail/restaurant teases since we first heard they were coming to the former Olson’s bookstore back in 2009. City Paper’s Jessica Sidman got confirmation this morning:
“Wagamama director of marketing Ingrid Williamson confirms to Y&H today that the restaurant will not be opening a restaurant in D.C. as originally planned.”
Fear not Penn Quarter – Daikaya Ramen Shop is still coming nearby.
Dear PoPville,
I’ve been confused and amused by the ongoing saga of Wagamama. I saw the door was open and there was a man inside cutting plywood. Seems like a baby step though, because the entire space was a concrete shell. It’s pretty much waiting for Godot at this point.
This def. looks promising compared to just a couple of weeks ago.
Wagamama will be, at some point, located at 418 7th St, NW in the former Olson’s bookstore.
418 7th St, NW
Back in Aug. 2011 a reader asked what was happening with the Wagamama that was supposed to be coming to the old Olson’s bookstore at 418 7th St, NW in Penn Quarter. Well, there is one small crack in the paper by the front doors and a peek inside reveals that early 2012 isn’t looking good:
“Dear PoP,
Walking home from Hill Country yesterday I noticed that the proposed Wagamama spot has a new sign — Wagamama 2012. Do you or any of your readers know if this is for real? The last I heard was that they’d be opening in 2011, but that news barely had any buzz. I love Wagamama but I’m tired of these fakeouts!”
Back in Sept. ’10 we spoke about some of the biggest retail/restaurant teases we’ve experienced. Wagamama was high on the list. There is a whole Facebook page devoted to bringing them to DC. The Internationalist blog says:
“The Internationalist received confirmation today from Wagamama’s Nancy Barrett (U.S. Marketing Director) that the Penn Quarter location WILL open in 2012.”
Of course if you look at the storefront of the old Olson’s bookstore at 418 7th St, NW you can still see a desperate plea from a fan written under the coming soon sign (which used to say 2010):
“When, oh When?”
hahaha thanks to Samantha for sending. Now my second favorite park sign in NoMa. Stay tuned for Swampoodle Park coming “early 2018”, not to mention the underpass art parks.
I’m still waiting on Wagamama too.
