1276 5th Street, NE
Thanks to B. for sending:
“Walked by Lunas de Buenos Aires, the Argentinian snack place / games cafe last night and it looks like it has suddenly closed. (more…)
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1220 31st Street, NW, Flor Agrazo and Marco Ferrario on the steps of Flor photo by Mateo Cocito
From a press release:
“Flor. Coffee + Books, a Buenos Aires-inspired café and bookshop, will officially open its doors on Monday, August 18th at 1220 31st St., NW, just above M Street in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. A Grand Opening celebration will take place on August 22nd.
Created by international author Florencia Agrazo and her partner Marco Ferrario, Flor. Coffee + Books will offer specialty coffee, including their own coffee blend from Georgetown’s Grace Street Coffee Roasters, Argentinian and French pastries and soft serve from Dolcezza. The menu will also highlight dishes made with fresh, locally sourced high quality ingredients, including vegetarian and gluten free options. Florencia “Flor” Agrazo is the author of The Gratitude Notebook, a series of 90-day visualization and journaling guides for consciously creating your ideal life. “I’ve always dreamed of creating a space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and nourish both body and soul,” says Agrazo. “Flor. is the physical extension of my writing—a place for reflection, creativity, and community.” (more…)
From a press release:
“Argentina’s acclaimed cocktail bar Florería Atlántico and its sister restaurant Brasero Atlántico have officially arrived in Washington, D.C., marking their U.S. debut in the historic Georgetown neighborhood. Guests can now experience the award-winning storytelling, world-class cocktails, and rustic open-fire cuisine that have captivated diners and drinkers in Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Bahrain.
WHEN: Opening late August/Early September (more…)
408 H Street, NE
From a press release:
“Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef is opening its doors at 408 H Street Northeast to bring classic, Argentine-style baked goods and comfort food to the H Street Corridor.
Chef Katriel Menendez, from Cordoba, Argentina, brings 22 years of culinary experience and a passion for Argentine cuisine and culture to this venture. Having opened Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef in Alexandria, Virginia in 2022, and Tango Pastry Cafe in Vienna, Virginia in 2023, Chef Katriel is thrilled to bring scratch-made Argentine delicacies to the nation’s capital.
Tango Pastry’s menu includes many Argentine classics, such as: (more…)
408 H Street, NE
Thanks to James for sending the great news about Tango Pastry:
“Seems we’re going to have an Argentinian bar/pastry shop at 408 H Street NE!
This will be replacing Khepra (which closed back in 2020.)”
Tango Pastry’s website says:
“Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef brings the rich flavors and traditions of homemade Argentine cuisine to the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. (more…)
1064-1066 Wisconsin Avenue, NW preciously home to Bluestone Lane and Frye
The liquor license placard for Brasero Atlantico/ Floreria Atlantico says:
“The Establishment will be a Restaurant serving Argentinian cuisine. (more…)