3315 Cady’s Alley, NW

The liquor license placard for Kyojin Sushi says:

“New Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 214 and Total Occupancy Load of 214. The Licensee is also requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide Live Entertainment.”

Right across from the legendary Kafe Leopold: Read More

1315 14th Street, NW

Hando Mendo opened here back in 2017. They’ve been closed for a quite a while now but some folks got excited when a new sign went up. Alas. Read More

Hana will be closed on Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.

Aos the official Onigiri (rice balls) start time is: Read 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: Read More

1926 14th Street, NW

Ed. Note: Nama 14 has had an outpost inside of Tico on 14th Street since December 2020.

Big news from Tico:

“On behalf of Tico and the entire Schlow Restaurant Group family, thank you Washington, D.C. for eight wonderful years of patronage, celebration and generosity. When Tico opened in 2014, we joined a welcoming and dynamic community that we have grown to love. Read More

231 2nd Street, NW

Thanks to G. for sending the good news.

1990 M Street, NW, opened here in 2014

Thanks to for Christopher for passing on the sad news from Nagomi Izakaya:

“Dear Valued Customers,

We have made the difficult decision to permanently closed our restaurant as a result of the effects of COVID-19. Read More

2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

From an email:

“Japanese concept Onkei is officially open at Western Market. It joins the growing lineup of restaurants welcoming diners at the new Foggy Bottom food hall. Read More

1100 15th Street, NW in the courtyard

Akedo is next door to the coming Little Chicken/Grazie Nonna. Akedo’s placard says:

“A Tavern that will serve Japanese street food Read More

1326 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Nathalie for sending: “new restaurant coming to old banh Thai spot on 14th”.

Looks like it’s coming to the second floor in the old Baan Thai/Tsunami Lounge space above Ammathar Thai Cuisine (formerly Thai Thanic.) Last we heard Read More