828 Upshur Street, NW, previously home to Himitsu and Magpie and the Tiger and Pom Pom and Cappy’s Crabs and Crane & Turtle and of course the old Ethiopian/Injera spot.
Thanks to Emma for sending the update at Almeda at the former Little Vietnam (et al) space in Petworth:
“The interior is pretty much the same as Little Vietnam, but they put the espresso machine on the corner of the bar and you use a kiosk to order. At least in the morning it’s the same Little Food Studio menu (sausage rolls for the win!). The manager also said dinner service started.”
Almeda writes on their IG: Read More
707 6th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Tonari Cafe To Open with Coffee, Pastries and Italian Onigiri
Daikaya Group’s Tonari expands with breakfast and lunch service, bringing dual coffee cultures and fantastical lunchtime mashups to Chinatown
Expanding on its mastery of Japanese-Italian cuisine, Tonari is set to open Tonari Cafe next month. The daytime counterpart features Italian-style coffee service, morning pastries, bodega-inspired egg sandwiches, various toasts—including a creme-brulee brioche toast—and croissant-baguette sandwiches. Read More
lolly asks: “Anyone know what’s happening with llamabar that was supposed to open this summer on 1 M Street SE? Used to be llamabar signage but all signage gone and no signs of llama or juice” Read More
Thanks to Dean for sending: “new signage up at 3rd and E St SW next to former Pizza Autentica space.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
photo by Scott Suchman
From a press release:
“The Square, a chef-driven food market destination where cuisine, culture, and community are woven together, is thrilled to announce that it will officially open to the public on Tuesday, September 5. For this first phase, six stalls, and the central 42-seat Atrium Bar will welcome guests.
photo by Scott Suchman
Created by Richie Brandenburg, best known as the creator of Union Market, Rubén García, the former longtime creative director of José Andrés Group, and Tishman Speyer, The Square represents the next generation of food halls and features an evolutionary business model––focused on increased efficiencies, a shared revenue model between The Square and its chef partners, and economies of scale.
The backbone of The Square is a state-of-the-art, subterranean commissary kitchen featuring a communal bakery, butchery, prep kitchens, central ordering system, and liquor purchasing power. Read More
1234 19th Street, NW
Dupont Coffee Shop closed here back in 2020. Thanks to a reader for sending the new tenant:
“seems like there is a new Teashi Bubble Tea & Cafe that popped up seemingly overnight in DuPont, just south of the circle on 19th st (right next door to Ristorante i Ricchi)”
Check out the menu: Read More
1750 H Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just tried to go to Alfa PieHouse (H St. NW) and it’s empty and closed. I assume it’s due to the lower foot traffic in this area at lunchtime—but whatever caused it, it’s definitely a big loss for the neighborhood!”
Not looking good: Read More
Kimchi, Egg, and Cheese photo by Birch Thomas
Any Day Now is in the space formerly home to ABC Pony. It is located in the NOVEL South Capitol at 2 I Street, SE
From a press release:
Opening on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Any Day Now is a casual and comforting all-day restaurant from celebrated chef and restaurateur Tim Ma.
In a nod to the current ways in which we live and work, Any Day Now welcomes guests for everything from breakfast and coffee in a coworking-friendly space to a full-service restaurant and bar at night with creative takes on the intersection of American and global cuisines. Read More
1510 H St NW photo by Christian Herrera
“Dear PoPville,
I work near White House Deli and a ton of people from my office are regulars for their sandwiches and breakfast burritos. It’s a hidden gem in the area. Sadly, we’ve heard that their last day Read More
