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Acqua Bistecca abruptly closes at City Ridge

Published August 12, 2026 at 11:15AM

10 Ridge Square, NW in September 8th 2025

First King Street Oyster Bar falls and now Acqua Bistecca goes down. Nobody said operating in the shadows of the mighty Wegmans would be easy…

Thanks to BW for sending to us yesterday afternoon (I’m at the beach, doing the best I can to keep up!):

“Last night (Monday) was the last night of service for Michael Mina’s new spot Acqua Bistecca!” (more…)

King Street Oyster Bar has Sailed Away from City Ridge – “New Reveal” Coming!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 29, 2025 at 11:25AM

7 Ridge Square, N.W across from Tatte and Wegmans off Wisconsin Ave

King Street Oyster Bar only opened here back in November 2023. Alas they have already “sailed away”: (more…)

Chef Michael Mina of Bourbon Steak in Georgetown Opening Acqua Bistecca September 8 in City Ridge (across from Wegmans)!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 5, 2025 at 8:25AM

10 Ridge Square, NW

From an email:

“WHAT: Chef Michael Mina, the award-winning culinary visionary behind Bourbon Steak, will debut his newest restaurant, Acqua Bistecca. The concept celebrates the convivial spirit of Italian dining with house-made pastas, fresh seafood, chargrilled steaks, and Mina’s signature flair. Guests can expect vibrant crudos, modern takes on Italian classics, and spirited cocktails inspired by Italy’s coastal towns, all set in a space designed to channel the warmth and joy of a dinner party.

WHEN: Opening September 8, 2025 Dinner service begins nightly at 5:00 PM.”

Full press release: (more…)

New Italian Restaurant, Acqua Bistecca, Opening Across from the Wegmans this September!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 16, 2025 at 10:00AM

10 Ridge Square, NW

Hmmm Lunara by Michael Mina has a new name. A new liquor license placard has gone up for Acqua Bistecca:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with an interior seating capacity of 250. Summer Garden with 50 seats and a total capacity of 149. (more…)

New Sushi Option Just Soft Dropped in City Ridge – Have a look inside and at some of the goods!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 5, 2025 at 9:30AM

11 Ridge Square, NW next to Tatte across from Wegmans

Thanks to Dave, Matt and Erik for sending the Shinwa Izakaya update: (more…)

Shinwa Izakaya Nears Opening in City Ridge (across from Wegmans) Peek in the window!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 23, 2025 at 10:30AM

11 Ridge Square, NW

I was making my evening cheese run to Wegmans last night and noticed that half the covering paper had come down from the front windows at Shinwa Izakaya. Looks ready to roll!

Have a peek: (more…)