3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending the Talea Ristorante update Saturday night: “They are having a soft opening today and then will open full time next week. I’m so happy to see them open!”
Regular hours are listed as: (more…)
Italian
3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Ellen for sending: “I walked by Talea this morning and the menu is posted plus signage is up but not sure when they will open.” The menu: (more…)
Nero coming to former Bar and Lounge 54 (et al) space next to the newly opened Wiseguy Pizza on 19th
next to the new Wiseguy pizza
Before Bar and Lounge 54 this space was home to Tulips. Before them this space was home to Irish Whiskey (RIP $1 Champagne Brunch) and of course before them the legendary, in certain circles, Porter’s.
The liquor license placard now posted for Nero says: (more…)
2444 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Mario’s Trattoria opened in the former Surfside space in Glover Park in 2022. Just noticed the sad sign in the window: (more…)
303 7th Street, SE
Ed. Note: Almost exactly 8 years ago, then First Lady Michelle Obama visited Radici.
Thanks to all who passed on the super sad news from Radici:
“After over a decade of memories, we will be closing our doors at our current location on April 28th. Your support has meant the world to us. Grazie di cuore to our amazing community.” (more…)
3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Russ for sending “across from Cactus Cantina”
Wowza, I thought for sure this had fallen through. STAY TUNED for Talea Italian restaurant‘s opening date.
Jennifer also writes: (more…)
819 Upshur Street, NW
From an email:
“San Matteo is launching brunch this Saturday April 6th. The menu is Italian- inspired, featuring some new dishes and some nostalgic classics. (more…)
901 4th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any info on what happened to Nicoletta Italian Kitchen on 4th St NW (not to be confused with Nicoletta Pizzaria in Navy Yard)? They had the BEST crispy eggplant pizza. It looks like it is now going to be Cucina Morini, which sadly doesn’t have any pizza on the menu.”
Good news from Chef Matthew Adler:
“Cucina Morini officially opens today!! (more…)
1826 Columbia Road, NW previously home to El Rincon Espanol
Thanks to Eric for passing on the sad news:
“I walked by Morgana and looks like a permanent closure. Website is still up but not taking reservations.”
Google has them as permanently closed too: (more…)