1345 F Street, NW across from the National Press Building photo by Natalie Weiss
Thanks to Natalie for sending the update on the Puro Gusto coming to the former Maison Kayser space. I also snapped some photos of the colorful space over the weekend: (more…)
5008 Connecticut Ave, NW
Last week we learned that “Italian bar by I’m Eddie Cano!” was coming to the old drycleaners a few store fronts down from the restaurant. A liquor license for The Italian Bar has now been posted: (more…)
200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Check out the menu here.
From a press release:
“Today, chef David Deshaies and Restaurateur Eric Eden announce an October 5 opening for L’Ardente, their stylish contemporary Italian restaurant located at 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW in Capitol Crossing, the ultra-modern green development in downtown D.C.’s East End neighborhood. The 9,000 square foot space will be the first operational restaurant in the development, with 180 seats, including 20 at an elevated island bar and private dining areas seating up to 25. An expansive all-season patio, conditioned with misters and heaters, will follow soon after opening. L’Ardente will initially open for dinner Monday through Saturday, with lunch and brunch service to be added shortly after. (more…)
The exterior of Quattro Osteria at 600 Florida Avenue NW // photo by Kimberly Kong
Ed. Note: This is the former Bistro Bohem space.
From a press release:
“On September 18, a team of D.C.-area industry veterans, Louie Hankins, Giovanni Ippolito, and Salvio Ippolito, is welcoming Washington to the grand opening of Quattro Osteria, their unique Italian experience located in the heart of Shaw at 600 Florida Avenue NW. Guests will be swept away to Italy when they step into the transformed space, formerly home to Bistro Bohem, which was renovated and designed by the team itself. The chef, who hails from Naples, Italy and has time in the kitchen of one- and two-Michelin-starred kitchens in Tuscany under his belt, is turning out a menu of small plates, fresh-made pastas, and composed plates featuring masterly-handled meat and seafood, all with time-honored Italian flavors reimagined through modern techniques. (more…)
3000 K Street, NW
Some movement at Bozzelli’s Italian Deli. The liquor license application says: (more…)
1615 L Street, NW
From Officina’s website:
Opening Monday, August 30
Chef Nicholas Stefanelli brings his Italian-inspired culinary collective to the heart of downtown DC. (more…)
4400 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “Tesoro is closed. Not sure when this happened, saw it today” (more…)
2400 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Arcuri for sending the sad news:
“It has been our privilege and pleasure to be a part of the Glover Park Community for the last eight and a half years. Unfortunately, at the end of this month, we will be surrendering our space to the landlord and closing the doors for good (August 28th). (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Angelo for sending:
“I’m the partner / operator at the newly opened Capa Tosta located at 2737 Sherman Ave NW. My family and I immigrated to the DC area from Napoli, Italy 30 years ago. We’ve been working at restaurants in the area ever since. We’re so excited to finally strike out on our own. My parents, both lifetime chefs and bakers, have come out of retirement to bring family recipes to this neighborhood restaurant. We’ve coupled authentic dishes with innovative cocktails.”
Check out some incredible photos of the space, food and drinks: (more…)
3418 11th Street, NW
Amanda writes: “just ate at Ossobuco in Columbia Heights & it was absolutely delicious & service amazing & great safe, open patio dining. Not sure if it’s because of the 4th, but not many other diners. Hope you can give it some love. Hope to see them well.” (more…)