1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW previously home to Tadich Grill and of course TenPenh
Thanks to J. for sending the Cafe Fiorello update:
“Window maskings are down and the Cafe Fiorello interior is taking shape on 10th and Penn Ave NW. Representative indicates a mid-March opening and they are actively interviewing employees.”
Check out their New York City menus here and stay tuned.
5335 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to M. and GB for sending: ” Looks like we are getting some italian food on corner of georgia ave and jefferson (old Macombo Lounge/stripclub location?)” (more…)
4600 14th Street, NW
Last we heard in July 2024 was “The old Ethiopian grocery store at 4600 14th Street NW that burnt down (in 2022) will reopen as a cafe.”
Thanks to T. for sending: (more…)
212 7th Street, SE
One door closes another opens!!
Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.
And now a new liquor license for Acqua Al 2 reveals THEY ARE COMING BACK: (more…)
2000 Fenwick Street, NE
Thanks to Reggie for sending: “Might be late on this but looks like Via Ghibellina might be done…” (more…)
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW previously home to Tadich Grill and of course TenPenh
Spotted this awesome signage from my rainy Turkey Trot yesterday, as my kids will attest I’m never not working even on trots :) – sorry for the blurry photo but exciting news!!
Cafe Fiorello’s website says:
“Cafe Fiorello is an institution across the street from Lincoln Center, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends. Fiorello’s is a great spot for pre-theater dining. Open late each night, the restaurant is also perfect for a post-theater dinner, a light bite at the antipasto bar, or cocktails and dessert.
Experience our warm Italian hospitality from the moment you enter our doors. Enjoy our elaborate vegetable and seafood antipasto bar, as well as all of our pastas, local fish, chops, and don’t miss our famous signature thin-crust pizzas. (more…)
465 K Street, NW previously home to Kushi
Thanks to Kate for sending yesterday: “Just walked past Alta Strada in Mount Vernon Triangle. It’s completely dark, all of the tables are gone, bar is cleared out. They were still open last week! No notice on the door.”
Note from Open Table: (more…)
14 Ridge Square NW across from Wegmans and Tatte
“Lunara by Michael Mina
Neighborhood Italian — Coming 2025” (more…)
3276 M Street, NW previously home to Dean and Deluca
From a press release:
“A collaboration years in the making between James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr and legendary LA chef Nancy Silverton will finally culminate in the opening of the Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza in Washington DC. The first East Coast location of the restaurant is a major coup for Washingtonians, spotlighting the regional Italian fare that has made Mozza one of LA’s most important restaurants and Silverton one of the world’s most respected chefs.
Located at 3276 M St. NW in the distinctive, standalone former Dean & Deluca space in tony Georgetown, Osteria Mozza will encompass 20,000 square feet dedicated to rustic and traditional Italian food, with a marble-topped Mozzarella Bar, two private dining areas, and a feature you’ll find only at the DC Mozza: (more…)
1207 19th Street, NW
Good news from Nero:
“We’re excited to announce that Nero will be opening its doors this Friday, September 20th, 2024, in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.! Nero brings together the best of Italian and Indian cuisine, (more…)