3608 14th Street, NW
Ed. Note: First posted Scuttlebutt about this back in 2018.
Thanks to Layla for sharing: “opening date announced for new CherCher!”
CherCher’s original location in Shaw was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first location (more…)
Thanks to A. and K. for sending the new Elsa Ethiopian Kitchen coming soon signage up at the former Medaterra space. (more…)
2614 Connecticut Ave, NW
I’m hearing that the Medaterra space got leased in Woodley Park. Ethiopian restaurant should be coming soon. Stay tuned.
1255 H Street, NE
A reader sends some scuttlebutt about an Ethiopian restaurant coming to 13th and H St, NE in what was once planned for a Bark + Boarding pet shop. And about 10 years ago it was supposed to become (more…)
1924 9th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Posh Lounge says:
“A new class C tavern that will serve Ethiopian food with 46 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 49. (more…)
2420 18th Street, NW
Zenebech moved from Shaw to Adams Morgan in 2017.
I noticed Zenebech’s oval sign was removed a couple weeks ago and I figured it just got damaged. A reader sends in the new sign yesterday: (more…)
3630 Georgia Avenue, NW. Tsehay Ethiopian opened here in June 2019
Ed. Note: I’m hearing their new home will either be in Navy Yard or NoMa – will update when a deal is done.
“Exciting news! We will be relocating to a new space in DC slated to open Quarter 4 of 2022, tho this move is to better serve and accommodate more guests, we will forever love our Georgia Ave family! (more…)
3608 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Emma for sending the latest on the new Cher Cher.
CherCher’s original location in Shaw was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first opened up on 9th Street, NW back in 2012. (more…)
3906 14th Street, NW (14th and Randolph, across from Little Coco’s)
Thanks to James and everyone else who sent the good news over the weekend: “Rue Cafe just opened today. They’ve got Ethiopian coffee, breakfast, and lunch items, as well as cookies and pastries. The owner, Nebiyou, was lovely, as were the staff.”
Molly writes: “Ethiopian coffee forward with a nice small menu including Avocado toast (I had, it was great), (more…)
3608 14th Street, NW
Back in 2018 we posted some scuttlebutt about the excellent Ethiopian Restaurant CherCher had signed a lease on 14th Street Uptown. I had forgotten all about it but amazingly it’s still happening!
A recent liquor license application says:
“A restaurant that will serve Ethiopian, American, Italian, and Latin Foods with 62 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 75. Sidewalk Café with 26 seats.”
1334 9th Street, NW
This is very good news, CherCher was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first opened up on 9th Street in Shaw back in 2012. Check out their menu here.
Stay tuned.