inside the shops at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Jessica reports that the Perfect Pita in Foggy Bottom is closing:
“the cashier expects the store to be closed by the end of the month, bummer!”
Any Perfect Pita fans? Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
courtesy Taqueria Local
From a press release:
“Taqueria Local announces they will celebrate their One-Year Anniversary by giving away FREE tacos on Monday March 18th, 2019. Customers will receive two free (ground beef, chicken or vegetarian) tacos per person between the hours of 11am-3pm.
Taqueria Local opened last March at 1627 K Street, NW with a mouthwatering menu of locally sourced tacos, burritos and Mexican snacks, as well as a handful of desserts. In addition to its extensive food menu, Taqueria Local also serves a variety of bottled Mexican sodas, margaritas, Mexican beer, and wine. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
Mrs M.D. Hallinan alerted us yesterday:
“People – what is going on with Litteri’s??? A colleague went there today for a sandwich & said it was under new ownership – sometime in the last month. Help? @PoPville @FrozenTropics Same(ish) stuff…but…but…but…”
Bob replied: (more…)
Thanks to Liz and Steve for sending the good news about Little Sesame‘s opening date for their 2nd shop. (more…)
1210 18th Street, NW just off Connecticut north of M Street
Reminder from Nando’s:
“Need lunch, Washington? Then hurry to Nando’s Dupont Circle today for a Nando’s “Dash.” Nando’s will be offering succulent PERi-PERi chicken and other entrees–for free–to our guests from 11am to 1pm on Thursday March 7th.
What’s a #NandosDash? Simply dash on over to the Nando’s PERi-PERi restaurant on Dupont Circle (1210 18th Street, NW) to get a free quarter-chicken, chicken sandwich, wrap, or pita. It’s Nando’s way of saying thank you to its patient fans during our recent renovation. (more…)
1615 L Street,NW
Thanks to a tipster for passing on a job listing saying they are opening in April. The liquor license application for Officina Cafe says:
“New Restaurant delivering food and alcohol to offices throughout the building. Summer Garden with 60 seats. Total Occupancy Loadis150 with seating for 60 inside premises. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment and dancing indoors and outdoors.”
In October Officina opened their Wharf location.
Eater reported:
“Stefanelli says the Officina Cafe will primarily serve breakfast, lunch, and happy hour. He’s still working out the possibility of dinner. The chef is envisioning Roman pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, salads, coffee, and cocktails.”
Updates as the cafe gets closer to opening downtown.
inside 751 Wharf Street, SW via Kaliwa
From a press release:
“Fans of Restaurant Eve may remember the Old Town Alexandria restaurant’s popular Lickity Split Lunch as being one of the one of the best deals in town. Now, Chef Cathal Armstrong’s Southeast Asian hotspot on the Wharf, Kaliwa, has launched a new lunch special, the “Masaya” Lunch Box, a compartmental lunch box packed for adults.
Box compartments will change often, with diners able to sample dishes from Thailand, Korea, and the Philippines. (more…)
1210 18th Street, NW just off Connecticut north of M Street
From Nando’s Peri Peri:
“After an extensive two-month renovation, Nando’s PERi-PERi will fire up its grills again near Dupont Circle (1210 18th Street, NW) starting Wednesday, February 20th, at 11am.
After 10 years of operation in a stately, historic building, the 18th Street Nando’s was ready for a major revamp. Today, the restaurant features a new kitchen, draft beer taps and beautifully re-designed dining areas. The customer take-out experience has been vastly improved, with a grab-and-go beverage refrigerator and a convenient order pick-up area near the host stand. (more…)
1100 1st Street, NE
Thanks to Elaina for sending on Friday:
“West Wing Cafe NoMa Closed. Walked by there today and they are emptying their shelves! What’s happening?!” (more…)
It really is Quiznos all over again. Thanks to Ken for sending:
“The Great Restaurant Closure of 19th Street continues! I received this email this morning about the ABP closing at 19th and M NW. This was the last one in this area. Wonder what will go in the space.”
STAY TUNED.