713 8th Street, SE
From Finn McCools:
“UFC 246 Featuring the return of Conor McGregor up against Cowboy Cerrone as the main event on a packed card. Finn’s will be showing the entire event. $20 Cover gets you in the door and includes the first beer on the house. Expecting a big turnout so our advice is to get over to the bar early. 8pm doors for this event.
With the addition to the card, the UFC 246 lineup now includes: (more…)
515 8th Street, SE
From Medium Rare:
“We wanted to let our Capitol Hill friends know that after dinner tonight 1/1/20 we will be closing our 8th St, SE location and expanding our presence at Nat’s Park. Please visit us at our Cleveland Park, Arlington or Bethesda locations. PJ brunch doors open at 10:30 today”
Ed. Note: Medium Rare’s Barracks Row location opened the former Fusion Grill space here back in 2014.
517 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Howard for sending from the former Barracks Lane Restaurant and before that the longtime home to Las Placitas. Their Facebook says:
“Pop-up Moroccan Fusion Fine Dining Restaurant & Lounge!
Next Stop: Washington DC – Fall 2019”
Check out a menu here.
side of 520 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Jade and all who passed on word from Orchid Bar last night:
“It has been a great year and we would like to thank all our patrons and supporters. Orchid bar is now closed as of today.”
Their website says: (more…)
Courtesy Bombay Street Food 2
From a press release:
“Following the success of the flagship Bombay Street Food in Columbia Heights, restaurateur Asad Sheikh will bring India’s bright and vibrant flavors to his next location, opening its doors on June 21st.
After opening award winning restaurants in Northern Virginia (Curry Mantra, London Curry House and 1947), owner Asad Sheikh continues to focus all of his attention on bringing his long time dream of the Bombay-based street food concept to reality with the new location. The new outpost of Bombay Street Food 2 will be located at 524 8th St SE, in the former Garrison space on Capitol Hill. The decor reflects the city of Bombay and its culture, with 75 seats, including an extensive patio. (more…)
From a press release:
“Valor Brewpub, Capitol Hill’s veteran-inspired restaurant and brewery, is hosting a two-month pop-up starring Qui Qui, a cult favorite food truck and catering company specializing in Caribbean cuisine. The pop-up begins Sunday, June 16 and occurs every Sunday and Monday until the end of August.
Check out the menu here: Qui Qui Valor menu (pdf)
Qui Qui, derived from a childhood nickname for co-owner, Ismael Mendez, is Caribbean-fusion with a focus on Mexican and Puerto Rican cuisines. The pop-up will feature their most popular dishes like Mofongo (smashed plantain), Kan Kan (Tomahawk Porkchop), and Churrasco (seared skirt steak), as well as some collaborative dishes with Valor Brewpub Executive Chef, Ryan Hackney. (more…)
Brian reports:
“11pm Sunday night police had the entire 500 block of 8th Street blocked off because someone with a chair broke every single window from Ophelia’s Fish House to Frame of Mine. Major damage. (more…)
514 8th Street, SE. Photo by Max Schwager
Thanks to Max for sending: “Tio Javier on Barracks Row seems to have undergone some changes overnight.”
Tortuga’s website says:
“The island connection runs deep at Tortuga. Our modern approach to Caribbean cooking, cool-as-can-be staff, and vibrant atmosphere offer an urban oasis, away from the hustle and bustle of DC.” (more…)
First the scuttlebutt, I hear that the owner of nearby Lola’s and soon to open Chesapeake Room (see below) has purchased the Veterinary clinic on the 500 block of 8th Street, SE (pictured above). More info on this space as it becomes available. As it is only scuttlebutt the purchase of the property has not yet been confirmed.
Barracks Row seems to be getting as many new bars/restaurants as H Street, NE. Georgia Ave has a bit of catching up to do…
And here are a few new restaurants on Barracks Row that we have previously discussed here. And the building from the owner’s of Matchbox is looking good as well:
Continues after the jump. (more…)
Starfish Cafe is located at 539 8th St., SE. I was just talking to a friend about where one can find good ceviche. Is this the spot? You can see their menus here. Any must order items? Overall, how is this spot?
If this isn’t the best ceviche spot – where else is good?