
hahaha amazing.
And in serious news, Shemalis is also applying for TWO liquor licenses: (more…)

1309 5th Street NE photo by Eric
@capitolhillphil shared the news last week: “Yasmine Union Market is done. Clearing out their space. Opened Oct 2022.” (more…)

2002 Fenwick Street, NE courtesy Fifth & Main
Vera’s new spring menu comes out on March 27!
“Vera was founded by restaurateurs with diverse backgrounds but a common joy for delivering elevated experiences through food, drinks, and music. (more…)

at 1355 U Street, NW courtesy Yalla
From a press release:
“Yalla by Space brings a fresh Middle Eastern dining experience to U Street. Opening Friday, September 6, Yalla boasts innovative flavors, stunning decor, and a vibrant scene elevated by Middle Eastern gathering traditions and unrivaled music programming. (more…)

photo courtesy Yasmine
From a press release:
“Yasmine, the iconic Lebanese-inspired kebab shop, is thrilled to announce its arrival at The Heights Food Hall located at 5406 Wisconsin Ave Suite A in Chevy Chase, MD, 20815. Yasmine, recognized by Yelp as one of DC’s top 50 Places to Eat, is a celebration of the incredible flavors and dishes inspired by Lebanese and Arab cultures. Guests of Yasmine will enjoy perfectly grilled kebabs, crisp falafel, and bright, flavorful sauces to round out every dish. Everything is designed to offer guests fresh food they can stay and savor, enjoy at home, or on the go. (more…)

915 15th Street, NW at K Street
“Mediterranean Restaurant. Greece, Lebanon & Italy. All Under One Roof”
Stay tuned.
The placard for Coco Lezzone says: (more…)

15th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Allegra for sending: “Signage up for new restaurant at 15th and K NW!”
Their Linkdin says: “Mediterranean Restaurant. Greece, Lebanon & Italy. All Under One Roof”
Stay tuned.

2815 M Street, NW
“Yara, the one with the golden locks. through them a lifetime sways and every star reveals its secrets.
Villa Yara – Lebanese Restaurant & Garden”
Sneak peek inside Villa Yara, looks great: (more…)

2815 M Street, NW
Ed. Note: Many Le Pain Quotidien locations (including this one obviously) closed after a bankruptcy filing in 2020.
The liquor license placard for Villa Yara says: (more…)

Lebanese Taverna is located at 2641 Connecticut Ave. in Woodley Park. I’ve never heard so many contradictory things about a restaurant in DC before. Some folks tell me they love it and some folks tell me it is overrated. So let’s settle it once and for all – thumbs up or down? But if there are fans out there, do you recommend a particular dish? You can see their menu here.