1627 K Street, NW
Ken reports:
“I noticed that construction workers were putting up signage at the old Eatsa place at 17th/K NW. According to the signs, it’s a place called Taqueria/Local Taqueria. Their website just has a coming soon and a way to apply for jobs. Hopefully it’ll last longer than Eatsa!”
Eatsa’s “fully-automated faster food experience” closed back in October. Updates as the Taqueria gets closer to opening.
507 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Local food companies, Cassava Boba and Awkpie, are teaming up to bring the District a new Tea and Pie Shop concept. The temporary restaurant will set up shop in Iron Horse Tap Room in Chinatown and will operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday-Friday, excluding Wednesdays. The pop-up is set to open on January 22 and run until February 16.
Cassava Boba will be serving up five different flavors of bubble tea including their fan favorite “Milk Tea” for five dollars a drink and will introduce their seasonal “Chocolate Chai” priced at six dollars. Awkpie will be dishing out sweet and savory hand-pies priced at seven dollars. Among them are “The Babe,” a pulled pork pie with goat cheese, pickled ginger and blackberry jam, and “The Gumbo,” filled with chicken and sausage gumbo and rice pudding. Visitors can also expect to be able to purchase a Tea and Pie Combo for ten dollars; perfect for an on-the-go breakfast, light lunch or afternoon treat. (more…)
1829 M Street, NW
That was fast. Just last week we learned that Bombay Express had abruptly closed after only 8 months. Next up – Daily Pizza & Kabob:
1829 M Street, NW
A reader reports:
“BOMBAY EXPRESS is permanently closed according to GOOGLE. Only lasted 8 months.”
When I called to confirm the phone number was no longer working either.
Ed. Note: This is the former House of Kabob space. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
385 Water Street, SE
District Winery‘s Ana Restaurant launches lunch today:
“Serving lunch beginning January 8, 2018! 11:30am-2:30pm
Appetizers
Butternut Squash Muhammara 10
pomegranate, almonds, aleppo pepper, candied lemon, fry bread
Crab Beignets 14
Maryland crab, roasted carrots, Indian romesco
Duck Wings 12
green papaya slaw, red curry, kaffir lime aioli
Three Artisanal Cheeses 19
pumpkin seed brittle, apricot-fennel chutney, honeycomb
Wild Mushroom Toast 11
mushroom “faux gras”, hazelnut, parmesan
Root Vegetable Bisque 15
clams, smoked sturgeon mousse, apple, sorrel
Salads
(Additions Chicken 7, Salmon 9, Shrimp 8)
Chicken Cobb 18
bacon, blue cheese, egg, avocado, tomato, honey mustard vinaigrette
Little Gem Lettuce 13
shaved fennel, radish, cucumber, avocado nasturtium vinaigrette
Tuscan Kale 14
pickled cabbage, green farro, parmesan, pine nut, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Sandwiches
Smoked Turkey Club 16
bacon, chihuahua cheese, arugula, pickled onion, spicy mole
Salmon Burger. 18
charred squash, kohlrabi slaw, basil-yuzu aioli
Burger 17
gruyere, onion jam, garlic-truffle aioli, fries
add bacon 2
Marinated Tofu Katsu 15
alfalfa sprouts, roasted peppers, sambal aioli
Entrées (more…)
Thanks to Zac for sending:
“Zen taco replacing custom fuel on Pennsylvania Ave by the white house”
Zen Taco’s website says:
“Zen Taco (aka TruTaco), founded in 2016, is a place where flavors you know and love come together in a bold, unique, and delicious way. Inspired by the flavors of Latin America and Asia, here we bring together these two worlds and the result is Truly delicious.
By combining slowly roasted meats, freshly prepared vegetables, healthy grains and a variety of other toppings and fixings, we’re able to serve up authenticity like you’ve never tasted it before. And, while the food we serve takes hours to prepare, it comes together in minutes when you order it.”
Check out their menus here.
Updates as they get closer to opening.
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
1800 M Street, NW
From Bub and Pop’s (1815 M Street, NW):
“A few minutes ago while working in the office, our Assistant Manager, Ebony just came back to tell me that Capriotti’s has closed their doors.
This actually saddens me because I well understand the amount of effort it takes to start up and own and operate a restaurant. The folks at Capriotti’s worked very had and we at Bub and Pop’s certainly wish them well. I hope that all of their employees can find work quickly.”
Ed. Note: Capriotti’s opened here back in November 2013. “founded in Wilmington, DE and long a favorite of Delaware beach-goers.”
1710 L Street, NW
We judged Naan and Beyond back in 2010. Moving on up:
The only vacant space at 1025 Vermont Ave is the former Juice Joint space that closed back in October 2016.
1025 Vermont Ave, NW
901 New York Avenue, NW
Last week we shared the good news (for those who work/live nearby) that Bagels and Baguettes was reportedly reopening at 901 New York Ave, NW just north of City Center and west of Mount Vernon Square (where the Apple store is coming) and the Convention Center. I took a walk to see where exactly it might be and hadn’t realized that Lawson’s Grill had closed:
Nice score for Penn Quarter. Stay tuned for confirmation/exact opening date.
looking east towards Acadiana and Mount Vernon Square.
previously 236 Massachusetts Ave, NE
1000 F Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending. GRK Fresh Greek currently have locations at 1140 19th Street, NW and 2121 H Street, NW. You can see their menu here.