From A Presto! “Opening weekend was a great success! We’re now open!
Come join us (above) BULLFROG BAGELS 317 7th Street, SE” (more…)
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1228 11th Street, NW
Update: Readers report they were robbed but are open – more a reason/reminder to show them so love!
Thanks to PK for sending: “Do we know what happened to Tortino?!?”
Anyone hear anything? Their Facebook was last updated in September 2021 but their website is still live – peep their menus. I called the restaurant but the phone just rings and rings without going to voicemail. Anyone know what’s up? (more…)
2444 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Josh and Alex for sending: “New neighborhood Italian spot Mario’s in Glover Park was so good” (more…)
From A Presto! Italian Italian Foods:
“Capitol Hills NEW Italian Popup!! Reservations for this Sunday still available here.”
A Presto!’s website says:
“sunday popups
Sunday dinners are a tradition in most Italian families. It was something I always looked forward to as a child and into adulthood.
Each Sunday A Presto! Italian Foods will host a Sunday Dinner pop-up with a monthly rotating menu. (more…)
1345 F Street, NW
From a press release:
“Puro Gusto, born in Milan in 2006 and now found in 10 countries around the globe, opens its first U.S. location today, at 1345 F Street NW., a short walk from the White House and National Mall.
An authentic all-day Italian café celebrating the habits and rituals of the Italian people, Puro Gusto’s focus will span from morning ’til night. “Puro Gusto” translates directly to “pure taste” – expressing the café’s dedication to offering authentic Italian coffee, food, and Aperitivo. (more…)
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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…)