1326 14th Street, NW
Well this is magical: (more…)
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1608 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to let you know about Sashimi DC – located inside Rice Market on 14th Street. (more…)
1895 L Street, NW
“We are delighted to announce that KIYOMI is reopening in its new home at the Taicoon building Taicoon Property Partners, 1895 L Street NW.
Join us for our Grand Opening on Tuesday, April 14th, as we unveil an elevated dining experience in our new space.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this exciting new chapter with all of our guests.”
New signage is up for KIYOMI by Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino on their front door: (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
“Chefs Carlos Delgado & Simon Lam welcome you to Maru San the Handroll bar. Fresh rice in constant rotation. Fish worth building the roll around. Nori wrapped at the last second. Walk in for the counter, or book The Experience.”
From an email:
“About Maru San (325 7th Street, SE):
Maru San is the first solo venture from award-winning MICHELIN & James Beard award-winning chef, Carlos Delgado (MICHELIN-starred Causa, Amazonia), located in DC’s Eastern Market neighborhood. Maru San gets its name from the “Sakura Maru” boat which brought the first Japanese immigrants to Peru in 1899, fighting the common misconception that Nikkei is simply a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine instead of its own unique culinary category. Delgado, who is often credited as one of the modern leaders of nikkei-style cooking in the US, is excited to open DC’s first and only nikkei-style handroll concept in early 2026. The 25-seat counter space-only concept focuses on thoughtful, quick service offerings for guests to enjoy including nikkei-style handrolls, a la carte dishes, and a selection of beers and sake for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Delgado, alongside Chef Simon Lam, will additionally offer a fine-dining, pre-booked tasting “Maru Experience” for four guests every night. (more…)
1520 14th Street, NW previously home to Estadio before Bar Japonais’ brief residency here
Early January we got tons of reports about Bar Japonais “closed for improvements” in Logan Circle.
Thanks to Chaya for sending the update: “Looks like the have availability starting in mid Feb on OpenTable.” (more…)
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1610 20th Street, NW
Ed. Note: This building is also home to SABAI Thai-Lao Dining (2nd floor) and Ko Japanese dining (3rd floor.) Prior the space was previously home to a Thaiverse and Step-Childe Harold redux.
“Harmonious Kitchen
Wholesome Japanese Cuisine, Nurturing Harmony and Connection”
Check out their menu here.
“WE’RE OPENING IN DUPONT CIRCLE!
Our first brick-and-mortar spot is here! (more…)
The good word from Rice Market (1608 14th Street, NW next to the former HR-57 space) in Logan Circle:
“Mark your calendar! @timothyyuculinary and @eddie_loves take on Japanese Sando Pop Up. This coming Saturday, January 17th from 12:00 – 3:00pm or until supply last. Last month was such a hit that we sold out in just over an hour!” (more…)
7315 Wisconsin Avenue
Happy Friday late afternoon after Thanksgiving where I don’t want to waste all my good DC content while folks are still traveling… :)
Joking aside this is good news not too far away: (more…)
20 M Street, SE
The liquor license placard for Takumi Sushi Izakaya says: (more…)
505 H Street, NW
Thanks to Jon for sending: “Very sad, was our go-to sushi place for many years. Hope they find way back.”
Momiji shares the sad news:
“To our amazing clientele and DC community, we regret to share with everyone that we are planning to close Momiji at the end of the September (9/30). We have lost our lease to the incoming hotel project, and are unable to delay the inevitable.
Thank you for being with us for 17 years. (more…)