819 Upshur Street, NW formerly Dos Mamis
From an email:
“In the morning, San Matteo will serve coffee and pastries from Soleluna. At night, the space will transform into a charming neighborhood Italian joint with fresh, homemade pasta and a focus on fresh and local ingredients. Prospective opening is the beginning of 2023”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
Thanks to GD for the nomination: “Run, don’t walk, to Nostra Cucina (320 D Street, NE.) The absolute best bolognese in the DMV! House made pasta, house made sausage!”
See their full menu here.
Other contenders for best Bolognese?
photo by Mike Fuentes Photography
From a press release:
“Starting >Monday, Aug. 22, L’Ardente (200 Massachusetts Ave. NW) will open from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. weekdays, serving a menu designed with speed and value in mind–but also with an eye toward becoming a glamorous oasis to brighten your weekday. Chef David Deshaies and his team have created a roster of antipasti, salads, pizzas, pastas and grilled items “per la tavola” that are intended to be shared, and both vegan and vegetarian diners will find options clearly designated on the menu along with other dietary considerations. (more…)
Thanks to Josh for sending the update on The Bank Building though uh never mind that, on to the good stuff. The placard for Washoku Room says:
“The establishment will be a restaurant serving authentic Japanese cuisine. Total Occupancy Load of 50 with seating for 35, to include a Carry-Out and Delivery endorsement.”
14th and G Street, NW
The placard for La Grande Boucherie says: (more…)
3418 11th Street, NW
Ed. Note: This is the former Maple space (and Columbia Heights Coffee back in the day.)
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like Ossobuco Restaurant on 11th has closed. They emptied the restaurant this week and seem to be finishing packing up the last bits of wine/decor today. All that’s left are a few pillows used for seating in the window seats. Sad to see them go – they always gave our dog treats when we walked by, but never seemed very busy.”
Ossobuco wrote on their Facebook:
“This delicious journey has end (more…)
photo courtesy Il Piatto
From a press release:
“Restauranteur Hakan Ilhan is pleased to announce the Thursday, June 23, 2022, opening of Il Piatto, a new Italian concept in the former Mirabelle space, at 900 16th Street, NW, 20006. The restaurant will serve, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Ilhan has tapped Lina Nicolai as the new executive chef for the restaurant. For chef Nicolai, cooking is a family affair that began in her hometown of Naples, Italy. I n 2012, she teamed up with her mother to open Al Crostino in Washington, D.C. The popular family-owned neighborhood gem was successful for 12 years before closing its doors due to the pandemic. (more…)
2400 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
In Bocca Al Lupo is coming from the folks behind the magnificent I’m Eddie Cano spot across from Politics and Prose on Connecticut. Arcuri closed here in 2021. Stay tuned for an opening date.
From A Presto! “Opening weekend was a great success! We’re now open!
Come join us (above) BULLFROG BAGELS 317 7th Street, SE” (more…)
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…)