1520 14th Street, NW
Estadio closed here after 13 years back in February. The liquor license placard for Bar Japonais says: Read More
photo by Mike Fuentes Photography
From a press release:
“The sushi omakase, Japanese grill omakase and izakaya—three separate full-service concepts—will be joined by a fast-casual food hall later this year
Internationally renowned Japanese chef and restaurateur Makoto Okuwa, who kicked off his American culinary career as a sushi chef at DC’s beloved Sushi Taro, returns to Washington with the opening of Love, Makoto, a culinary love letter addressed to the city that welcomed him so long ago. Okuwa has partnered with Chef David Deshaies and Restaurateur Eric Eden—the homegrown restaurant team behind Unconventional Diner and L’Ardente—to bring about an ambitious Japanese culinary collection unlike any other. Located at 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the 20,000-square-foot space is adjacent to L’Ardente, with the sister restaurants sharing the entire first floor of the Capitol Crossing development in DC’s newly minted East End neighborhood.
“I’m so excited to return to Washington, D.C., to show this city where I have been since we parted, and how those journeys have informed my perspective as a chef,” says Okuwa. “With so many ways to experience Love, Makoto, we hope our diners return again and again—always finding something new to love.”
CONCEPTS
The Japanese culinary collection will open in two phases. Read More
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