
429 L’Enfant Plaza SW
Thanks to Shubha J for sending: “Maizal, South American street food, opens in the L’Enfant Plaza food court tomorrow today.”


429 L’Enfant Plaza SW
Thanks to Shubha J for sending: “Maizal, South American street food, opens in the L’Enfant Plaza food court tomorrow today.”


1215 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Jason for sending word: “I panicked when I heard &pizza’s Farragut/Dupont Circle location closed…fortunately they’re reopening March 1820th!”

Deco Deli
Getting married, my children being born, being at the game when Werth hit the walkoff home run in the 2012 playoffs, and getting a pastrami sandwich named after me – happiest days of my life by far!
Check out Deco Deli’s complete menu here. You can try a PoP today at 18th and L Street, NW right in front of Nordstrom Rack.

1801 L Street, NW
Whoa back in the day I had so many lunches here. Thanks to Grant for sending. Hopefully Maison Kayser‘s expansion teams have been notified. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.


1720 14th Street, NW
Whoa part four – we now know who’s coming to the former Cork space (now located up the block) – The Meatball Shop!! Eater DC reports:
“Singularly focused New York chain the Meatball Shop plans to open its first restaurant outside the five boroughs this summer along D.C.’s thriving 14th Street corridor.
Meatball Shop plans to fill that void by providing sit-down lunch service — along with happy hour, dinner, late-night dining, and weekend brunch.”
Check out their NYC menus here.
Updates as they get closer to opening.
Ed. Note: Yes, yes we recall D.C.’s last meatballs adventure, fingers crossed for this one!


650 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Thanks to Harry for passing on:
“In honor of our second DC location, we’re hosting another special pre-opening event. The first 500 visitors to stop by our new 650 Massachusetts Ave NW location on Tuesday, 2/27 at 12:00pm will receive a free lunch TO GO!”

via Maison Kayser

1461 P Street, NW
Ed. Note: Blue Bottle Coffee will be taking over the old Sweetgreen space next door.
From an email:
“On Monday, February 26, Sweetgreen will officially open the doors to its new Logan Circle location, just next door to the original P Street shop, at 1461 P St. NW.
The new, larger shop, allows more people in the community to dine in, and introduces online/app ordering to the Logan Circle neighborhood. In addition, the shop features art by Marleigh Culver, a Virginia-born, Brooklyn-based artist.
100% of opening day proceeds will benefit Dreaming Out Loud to develop the farm at Kelly Miller Middle School, an innovative, community-based urban farm in Ward 7 aimed at increasing access to healthy food.
The shop will be open Monday to Sunday, 10:30am – 10pm.”

650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Mary reports:
“They pealed the stickers off Maison Kayser’s windows this morning at 650 Mass NW. website says the store will open on 2/28.”
Their first location at 1345 F Street, NW opened February 8th. Anyone take an early taste?
“In addition to its world-renowned bread, both Maison Kayser locations feature an array of French pastries and viennoiseries including their award-winning baguettes, pain au chocolat, and best-selling almond croissants, a selection of grab-and-go items, and a French style sit-down café. The same commitment to sourcing and using quality ingredients extends to Maison Kayser’s café, which offers a decadent menu of French, seasonal favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests will be able to enjoy Eric’s favorite French staples including Croque-Madame, Boeuf Bourguinon, Gratinée à L’Oignon, and Poulet Sauce Suprême aux Champignons, smaller bites like the classic Rillette de Canard, Salade Niçoise, and the Traditional Alsatian Quiche; as well as a variety of signature coffees, teas, and fresh juices.
Maison Kayser is open seven days a week from 7:00am – 10:00pm Monday-Friday and 8:00am-8:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.”
Check out their menus here.

From an email:
“Taylor Gourmet has teamed up with the guys at ChiKo for the launch of The Kimcheesy to benefit Chance For Life!!
Starting today and ending March 9th at all local Taylor Gourmet’s (except DCA) The Kimcheesy will be available for $9.99.
A truly glorious collaboration and mash-up of flavors:
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1345 F Street, NW
From a press release:
“Maison Kayser, the celebrated boulangerie and café from France, opens its first location in Washington, DC today at 1345 F Street NW. An additional Maison Kayser location will follow in the city, opening at 650 Massachusetts Avenue NW on February 15. Maison Kayser’s new DC locations feature the brand’s award-winning bread, which is made on site, from start to finish and throughout the day, by a team of dedicated bakers. (more…)