740 15th Street, NW
Ed. Note: I still can’t believe Members Only jackets are back in style.
From an email:
“Sloppy Mama’s is popping up at Union Trust bar for the parade today. Starting at noon, they’ll be serving their signature bbq sandwiches and platters until they sell out. Here’s the menu: (more…)
1801 L Street, NW
Thanks to Grant for the heads up. This is the former Au Bon Pain space that closed back in March. Their website says:
“When we looked around for inspiration, we were drawn to the richness, flavours and natural healthiness of Mediterranean cooking. We base our food around the Mediterranean diet, meaning our menu focuses on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, seeds and unrefined cereals. We look to replace butter with healthier fats such as olive oil, use spices and herbs instead of salt to flavour dishes and look to encourage more chicken and fish in our diets, with a little red meat thrown in for good measure. We do also understand the need to have a treat, be it a glass of red wine or something sweet, but only as a small part of our diet.”
Check out Leon’s Menus here.
Anyone take a taste overseas?
looking east towards Connecticut Ave
3000 12th Street, NE via Primrose DC
From an email:
“Primrose has just launched Weekend Lunch, offered every Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 2pm, in the restaurant or on their newly opened patio.
courtesy Primrose
Primrose Weekend Lunch Menu (PDF)
Guests can enjoy French classics like Croque Monsieur with black forest ham, béchamel and gruyere or Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée as well as well as breakfast favorites including Parfait au Yogourt with honey, berries and toasted oats and French Toast topped with strawberries, basil and a drizzle of maple syrup. To wash down the French fare, Sebastian Zutant, co-founder and certified sommelier, curates a robust wine list including a shareable rosé by the liter: J. Mourat Noir Blend rosé ($44). Guests can opt for signature cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages including a selection of teas, as well as espresso and Americano.”
395 Morse Street, NE around the corner from the new Trader Joe’s and next door to Pluma Cafe
From Shouk:
“FREE PITA OR BOWL
#HolyShouk….store #2 OPENS at 395 Morse St NE (a block from #UnionMarket) BE ONE OF THE FIRST 100 people in line at 11am FOR A FREEBIE! HUGE pantry stocked w/our hummus, harissa, cashew lebneh, CHOCOLATE HUMMUS (yes…it’s amazing) and other goodies”
Check out their full menu here.
Shouk’s first location in Mount Vernon Squangle at 655 K Street, NW opened back in May 2016.
740 6th Street, NW courtesy Spice-6
Earlier this week spoke about some scuttlebutt regarding a Little Sesame Hummus Shop opening in the old Pidzza spot next to the coming Spice-6 space. It looked like Spice-6 was super close to opening and indeed they are – today is the day!
From an email:
“Spice-6 Modern Indian will open its first DC location TODAY at 11am in Chinatown.
To celebrate the team will be offering a FREE MINI DOSA with purchase of any naan pizza, rice bowl, kabob entree, naan wrap or salad.
The DC location will cater to folks seeking traditional Southern Indian fare and also a full vegetarian and vegan menu. Also launching is a full made to oder traditional dosa menu and uttapam menu! (more…)
Photos by Harrison O’Neill
Thanks to Harrison for sending. This is the former Friends Kabob space at 20th and M St, NW. Updates as we learn more and they get closer to opening.
1195 20th Street, NW
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW
Thanks to Naan & Beyond for sending the good word. Check out their menu here. They closed their 1710 L Street, NW location back in December. This is the former Juice Joint space that closed back in October 2016.
looking north towards Stan’s
1828 L Street, NW photo by Lila Guterman
First Poke opens across the street and now Hummus. Thanks to all who messaged about the new coming soon signage for Little Sesame coming to the former Veloce space, which closed back in December. Little Sesame‘s previous location in Dupont closed along with DGS Deli back in February. (more…)
1895 L Street, NW
Thanks to Grant for sending the update that Poki DC had opening at 19th and L Street, NW.
Poki District opened their first store in Penn Quarter last year. Their website says they’re also coming to 1399 New York Ave – and other spots in Maryland and Virginia. You can see their menu here.
Update: It’s true!!
