320 D Street, NE
Well this is huge. A reader reports:
“As follow-up to a conversation about the Joya family (pronounced Hoya) who worked at A. Litteri for years they are opening their own restaurant called Nostra Cucina, located at at 320 D St NE on Capitol Hill. The family is really nice. This location was previously a Mexican-Italian Restaurant called Bistro Italiano.” (more…)
2 Florida Ave, NE
Shelley reports:
“The New York Pizza closed and was sold. What’s coming to 2 Florida Ave NE?” (more…)
2106 Vermont Ave, NW
Update thanks to Laura for sending from SQUARE 134 ARCHITECTS:
“After 12 years of serving the local community of the U Street corridor, the bar at 2106 Vermont Ave NW will be replaced with a mixed-use development to match the fast-growing density of the area. The massing of the building is a result of creating a balance between the massive developments along Florida Ave and the smaller scale buildings on the block. The proposed building will consist of one retail space and nine residential units. Each unit will consist of four to six bedrooms and structured for communal living. Each resident will have their own private space and be a part of a communal living space within their unit. In addition to that, the building will have an amenity space on the rooftop to serve the entire building.”
via SQUARE 134 ARCHITECTS
Thanks to all who messaged us. Rob notes succinctly: “The deed has been done” (more…)
1200 New Hampshire Ave, NW courtesy Meiwah
Oof, more painful restaurant news this morning – Washingtonian reports:
“Meiwah is closing in DC after nearly 20 years in business. Owner Larry La says he’ll shutter the Chinese restaurant on Tuesday, May 14 due to a proposed rent hike and the building’s landlord wanting to expand on the West End space. (more…)
11th and Park Road, NW
From Meridian Pint’s owner John Andrade:
“MERIDIAN PINT IS MOVING TO ARLINTON, VA
We would like to take a moment to thank all our customers, staff, local breweries and overall supporters who have made Meridian Pint in Columbia Heights their home for the past 9 years.
We are honored to have served you the best American Craft Beers in the city along with having been your neighborhood gathering place for so many years.We are proud to have brought you a safe community space to cheer on your favorite teams, meet new friends, host great events, and spend time with the people you care about. We thank you all for believing in us and having made us part of what you love about being in DC.
During the last 9 years a lot has changed in regards to the evolving needs of our staff, our customers, our lives and our city. With change comes new opportunities for us all to grow in different directions. Therefore, we are very excited to announce that Meridian Pint will be moving to Arlington, VA to expand our passion for American craft beer into Northern Virginia. As a result, we are sad to announce that our Meridian Pint Columbia Heights location will have it’s final Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 21st, 2019 then permanently close at 4pm. (more…)
1833 14th Street, NW
Back on March 22nd I posted some scuttlebutt saying that Bar Pilar might be for sale. And indeed it seems it will soon be sold. Yesterday Eater reported:
“Edwards and Miller are handing over Bar Pilar to the RNJS Hospitality Group that owns months-old Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge in NoMa. (more…)
This is outrageous and I’m gutted. Damn it. And so it goes I guess. Stay tuned.
1126 H Street, NE in January
“Founder of Behnke Nurseries, Albert Behnke around 1960” courtesy Behnke Nurseries
Thanks to Terry for passing on from Behnke Nurseries:
“As I look out over the garden center, it seems like a Spring season like all the others through our 89 year history. I see a nursery full of beautiful plants and fine staff, some of whom have worked here most their lives, and I’m so proud to be a part of this wonderful organization.
But with great sadness, I must tell you that this 2019 Spring season will be our last. (more…)
1700 17th Street, NW
Back in late December we reported that the longtime 17th Street tenant Steam Cafe was for sale. Apparently it sold. From the Dupont listserv:
“Just noticed today that Steam had closed. I’m sorry to see it go but I hope the owner had a nice payday. The new place will be an Indian kabob place and will open by the summer.”
Updates as we learn more.
