7 Ridge Square, N.W across from Tatte and Wegmans off Wisconsin Ave
Thanks to Jenny for sending the latest from the King Street Oyster Bar across the street from Wegman’s: “Paper up on windows!” (more…)
City Ridge
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
11 Ridge Square, NW next to Tatte across from Wegmans
Thanks to Dave, Matt and Erik for sending the Shinwa Izakaya update: (more…)
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…)
14 Ridge Square NW across from Wegmans and Tatte
“Lunara by Michael Mina
Neighborhood Italian — Coming 2025” (more…)
11 Ridge Square, NW
Great get for City Ridge! The liquor license placard for Shinwa Izakaya says: (more…)
Wegmans is located off Wisconsin in rear at 41 Ridge Square, NW
Last year’s was awesome. Mark your calendars – April 5-6!!
“Experience the excitement of Tokyo’s famed Toyosu Fish Market (more…)