1990 M Street, NW

Thanks to Julia for sending from: “Where Nagomi izakaya was at 20th and M Street, NW.”

Pines of Florence was located for a million years on Connecticut Ave in Dupont/Kalorama Read More

3209 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

Thanks to Tom for sending: “Looks like an Italian restaurant will be replacing Don Jaime’s in Mt Pleasant.”

Stay tuned.

15th and K Street, NW

Thanks to Allegra for sending: “Signage up for new restaurant at 15th and K NW!”

Their Linkdin says: “Mediterranean Restaurant. Greece, Lebanon & Italy. All Under One Roof”

Stay tuned.

200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

From an email:

“L’Ardente participates in Restaurant Week from Aug. 28–Sept. 3, serving a three-course menu for $25 per person during lunch and brunch only. Reservations can be made via Resy or through the restaurant’s website and are strongly recommended as we book up quickly. Note that lunch will be offered during the weekdays of Restaurant Week (Aug. 28–Sept. 1 from 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and brunch on that Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 2–3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Here are a few other interesting details about L’Ardente’s Restaurant Week menu: Read More

819 Upshur Street, NW

Thanks to Andy for sending the good word about San Matteo‘s Grand Opening: Read More

Remember when the Real World folks stopped by. There was a time. There was a time… Read More

3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

For a minute this was going to be called Flavio 2.0 – now Talea: Read More

photo by Mike Fuentes Photography

From a press release:

“L’Ardente (200 Massachusetts Ave. NW) has begun serving brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, when diners can enjoy a thoughtful collection of L’Ardente favorites from the lunch and dinner menus along with several dishes crafted specially for brunch. Read More

Bill writes: “By chance I met the 3 owners of the new Italian Restaurant Morgana at 1826 Columbia Road NW. It will open officially on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

The 3 owners are: Dominick from Cosenza Italy, Fernando from Naples Italy and Vincenzo from Sicily. They promise an authentic food experience…”

From the owners:

“After our soft launch this past week it is our pleasure to let you know of our grand opening this Tuesday 14th. We will be celebrating an Italian style inauguration with prosecco. We look forward to hosting you.

A presto,
Team Morgana” Read More

1525 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Via Umbria was a “Family owned Italian restaurant, market, and event space in Historic Georgetown.”

Via Umbria opened here back in 2015. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.