1775 K Street, NW
Thanks to David for sending the sad news: “I just got word that Cafe Grande on K St. NW is closing, today is their last day. My wife went to get lunch today and the owner told her. Terrible news, it was her favorite lunch spot” (more…)
inside 1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW courtesy Call Your Mother
From a press release:
“Call Your Mother, the beloved Jew-ish deli, has officially opened its doors in the West End neighborhood, taking over the café space within the Yours Truly DC Hotel at 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW. Call Your Mother’s newest location offers guests a unique experience but with the same signature bagels and creative sandwiches that earned the bagel shop and deli national acclaim. To bring their sixth location to life, co-owners and husband and wife duo Andrew Dana and Daniela Moreira, reimagined the cafe space at their restaurant Mercy Me to complement its offerings with Call Your Mother’s iconic breakfast and lunch fare. (more…)
1147 20th Street, NW
Thanks to Amanda for sending: “Brown Bag 20th St NW is owned by my partner’s family. Show them some love and stop by for coffee or lunch. I’ll be there picking up food at 1:15! Come thru!” (more…)
8th and Florida Ave, NW photo by Eli
Thanks to all who sent word about Cleveland Park’s Cracked Eggery soft opening yesterday. Today it’s official: “Cleveland Park OPENING on Friday 9/10 // 7am – 3pm”
And thanks to Eli for sending the new signage going up at the Shaw location. I’m told they should be opening late Fall/early Winter. (more…)
3420 Connecticut Ave, NW
A couple weeks ago we learned it was really happening in the former home to Starbucks, Cereal Bowl, Chipotle and most recently Tino’s Pizzeria. Check out how awesome it looks inside: (more…)
Thanks to Pamela for sending from High Road Cycling (3210 Grace Street, NW): “I’ve been missing out on good breakfasts while sleeping in”
For those not familiar with High Road Cycling: (more…)
Thanks to Jackie of the PSA: “If you haven’t tried the pastries at the new shop *Little Food Studio* (849 Upshur Street, NW) in Petworth you are missing out! (more…)
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
In December we were pleasantly surprised to learn that Rodman’s had added a Cafe to their grocery (and whatever you want to call the awesomeness that is downstairs.) Now they’ve posted a liquor license placard that says:
“A new class D Restaurant located inside of a full-service grocery store serving breakfast, lunch and pastries. Seating capacity of 56, Total Occupancy Load of 87 and a Sidewalk Café with 56 Seats.” (more…)
Courtesy Butter Me Up
From a press release:
“Andre McCain, founder and CEO of Butter Me Up, the virtual breakfast sandwich pop-up that launched at HalfSmoke in May 2020 is pleased to announce the opening of its first brick-and-mortar location. Butter Me Up will open in July 2021 in the bustling Logan Circle neighborhood at 1409 T Street, NW, 20009. Patrons can anticipate the innovative, yet familiar breakfast staples from the Shaw pop-up along with new additions that will be exclusive to this location. (more…)
1624 U Street, NW
They original opened in November. Glad to see they’re back at it! You can see some of the cafe menu here.