4822 MacArthur Blvd, NW via Facebook
Thanks to a commenter for sharing in our initial post about all the restaurants that have closed in 2018. Makoto’s Facebook says:
“After almost 26 years, Sakedokoro Makoto will close on December 29th. Thank you for all the support and goodwill over the years. It has been an absolute honor serving our customers.”
What does it all mean? Let me tell you what it all means. Nothing. It means nothing. In the wise words of Gorgias:
“Nothing exists; Even if something exists, nothing can be known about it; and Even if something can be known about it, knowledge about it can’t be communicated to others. Even if it can be communicated, it cannot be understood.”
Thanks to Will for sending:
“Starbucks Dupont south is closing on December 30th.”
What the hell – first one of the many Comfort One closes and now one of the many Starbucks is closing. Dark days in Dupont indeed.
Now hold on just a second – a liquor license application has just been applied for a Tokyo Pearl at 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW: (more…)
1901 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Grant reported on Friday: “Toryumon Japanese House at 19th and Penn is getting delivery of rice and noodles right now.”
This is the long vacant subterranean space previously home to SOHO, Crossroads and Heritage India/Zanzibar. And it looks like they’ve opened on Sunday:
Check out their menu here.
“Toryumon Japanese House offers tasty Southeast Asian Cuisines. It’s trendy eatery offering creative sushi, Tokyo style Ramen Asian fushion meals!
Toryumon Japanese House serving everything on the menu is freshly prepared in-house with thoughtful attention to even the most subtle details. (more…)
1018 Vermont Ave, NW
In happier Vermont Ave news, Kanji-kana has opened up across the street from the Juice Joint. Anyone take an early taste?
Check out their menu after the jump. (more…)
via Facebook
About a month ago I mentioned that Izakaya Seki would have new hours starting Oct. 1st (closed Mondays and Tuesdays.) Turns out they also had some positive changes in store for October as well! Meet the Katsu Sandwich (カツサンド)
“pork cutlet with shredded cabbage on perfect japanese sandwich bread.
available for pick up only
9.50″
1117 V Street, NW
2140 F Street, NW
A reader reports:
“We just got a new carryout in Foggy Bottom. A new Rolls By U location opened up yesterday at 2140 F Street beneath the FoBoGro.”
Rolls by U’s website says:
“The Power of the People. Our vision is to provide simple, fresh, flavorful, healthy food that is fully customizable by U. We want to give U the power to create and enjoy. We’ve sourced the freshest ingredients and combined them with healthy sustainable couterparts so U can feel good about what U are eating. We want U to be in control and have fun.”
Check out their Menus here.
828 Upshur Street, NW
Word is finally out on who’s taking over the Cappy’s Crabs space on Upshur – City Paper reports:
“While Japan will be the leading culinary influence for both the food and drinks, the restaurant is very much wrapped up in the personalities and viewpoints of its young, first-time restaurateurs. [Carlie Steiner and Kevin Tien] That’s why they’re dubbing it “New Japanese” cuisine because Tien, the executive chef, will punch up traditional Japanese preparations with Latin, Southeast Asian, and Korean flavors.
Himitsu will start by serving dinner Tuesdays-Saturdays from 5 p.m. to close. They will not take reservations. Instead, seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Mid-October is the projected opening date.”
On Facebook they shared on Saturday:
“Gettin’ lit @himitsudc // see you in a few weeks!!”
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
1420 New York Ave, NW looking west towards the White House
The liquor license placard for Sushi Gakyu says:
“New Restaurant featuring Japanese cuisine. Total Occupancy load is 67. Sidewalk Café with 24 seats.”
Saint Michel (previously Camille’s Cafe) closed back in October 2013. Updates as Sushi Gakyu gets closer to opening.
Update from an email:
“Neighborhood Retail Group recently announced Executive Chef Yoshihisa “Yoshi” Ota—known for his successful Bethesda, MD restaurant, Yuzu Japanese Dining—will open his newest restaurant, Sushi Gakyu at 1420 New York Ave, NW, Washington, DC in December 2016.
Neighborhood Retail Group helped secure the space which will offer patrons an upscale dining expierience including traditional and modern-style sushi, sashimi and Japanese fish menus. Let us know if you’d like to set up an interview with Neighborhood Retail Group Managing Principle and Co-Founder Bethany Scanlon along with Chef Yoshi.”
via Facebook
Could be a bit harder to get a seat at one of the best restaurants in the District. You can see a sample menu here.
1117 V Street, NW
Photo credit: Max Flatow
From a press release:
“SUMO STEW (#SUMOSTEW) takes its show on the road for it’s ninth round, to be held in Washington, DC, at Right Proper Brewery’s Production House + Tasting Room in Brookland (920 Girard St NE). Inspired by a trip to Japan, photographer Michael Harlan Turkell (harlanturk.com) returned to Brooklyn, NY with aspirations of importing this ancient sport, and teamed up with Harry Rosenblum, owner of The Brooklyn Kitchen (thebrooklynkitchen.com), a wonderfully multi-faceted cooking store and center for culinary education. The two created a series based around plentiful bowls of chankonabe, the “sumo stew” wrestlers prepare and eat before matches. The hearty broth is loaded with fortifying protein and vegetables. This, paired with a live stream from Japan of the bimonthly grand tournaments, makes for a lively event, which brings hungry first time and long-standing sumo fans ringside.
This round of SUMO STEW will feature a miso sesame dashi based chankonabe with tsukune (chicken and pork meatballs), shrimp, salmon, Napa cabbage, and mushrooms, made by Chef Yo Matsuzaki of Zentan, (zentanrestaurant.com) in the Kimpton Donovan Hotel.
Every guest will also get a special bento box, composed of Japanese-inspired dishes from top local restaurants, including (subject to change): (more…)