1018 Vermont Ave, NW
More good news for the downtown lunch crowd – Ramen, Donburi, Bento is coming to the 3rd floor above DC Thai and next door to Ton Ton Chicken.
Also next door, on the other side, to the coming Modern Market just north of K Street.
1010 Vermont Ave, NW
Another lunch option for the downtown crowd – from Modern Market’s liquor license placard:
“A restaurant offering a variety of menu items such as salads, soups, and breakfast items and serving alcohol on-premise only. Total number of seats: 45. Total Occupancy Load: 63.”
Hours will be Sunday through Saturday 7 am – 9 pm.
They’ll be located near the new Chipotle on Vermont. Updates when they get closer to opening.
Check out their Bethesda menus here.
Modern Market’s website says:
“Hello and welcome to Modern Market. We want to change what people eat.
Did you ever notice that when you eat great food, you feel good? We did.
We also noticed how hard it is to find places that serve great tasting, healthy food made from ingredients you can trust for a reasonable price. Eating out seems to be a lot like voting – choose the least worst option and get on with it. We wanted to change that.
So in 2009, we quit our jobs and opened a restaurant in Boulder, Colo. We built a neighborhood spot where we could eat every day and doing so would make us happier and healthier.
We serve artisan fare without all the pomp – simple counter service with amazing, scratch-made food that nourishes your mind and body. Priced low enough that you can afford (around $10), but high enough that true high quality sources can be used and our team members can be fairly compensated.
We cook our food using simple, whole ingredients purchased from farmers, ranchers and suppliers we know and trust; who love and respect the planet as much as we do. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Andrew Pasko-Reader
“Dear PoPville,
There was a long-standing Korean food cart on K St NW between 14th and Vermont. Six weeks ago it vanished and has not been seen since. I’m hopeful the owners went on a long vacation but I’m concerned they moved or closed.”
Rendering of 1627 K Street, NW
From a press release:
“eatsa, an unprecedented, fully-automated faster food experience, will open the doors to its first Washington location in D.C.’s bustling business district on K Street (1627 K Street NW) this fall. D.C.’s new eatsa is just steps away from the White House, bringing Washingtonians the brand’s signature, customizable and flavorful bowls — with quinoa at the core — at an unbeatable price point.
“eatsa’s glass cubbies display personalized messages about your order.”
All eatsa bowls start at $6.95 and come in a wide variety of globally-inspired, customizable options, such as the teriyaki Bento Bowl, with edamame, stir-fry quinoa and apple-cabbage slaw and the Burrito Bowl, with guacamole, asada portobello mushrooms and tortilla chips. eatsa also serves coffee, tea and small sides, including fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits. (more…)
655 K Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the update on Pie360. Anyone happen to take a taste today? What’s the early word?
Pie 360 was created to serve delicious food with all fresh ingredients in a fast casual atmosphere. Using the experience & recipes from our Coal Fire Restaurants, we will be able to bring our aged dough, three uniquely flavorful sauces & top it off with our mozzarella cheese made in house daily. We hope you will enjoy the experience of building your personal pizza & salad or choosing from one of our newly created panini’s.
Check out their menu here.
1829 M Street, NW
Last week I shared some scuttlebutt about Amsterdam Falafel potentially coming to the House of Kabob space on M Street when they close in October. While nothing is in stone I am happy to say that Amsterdam Falafel confirms that they are looking at that space. They’d also be interested in your feedback for those that work, live in the neighborhood – if they do take over the space would you like to see them have daytime and nighttime hours?
Check out the full menu here: TG-Fall-Menu(PDF)
Ed. Note: I am aware that not everyone likes Taylor Gourmet. But there are many others who do like them. Alas there is good news – you are under no obligation to eat there! Apologies for not making that clear last time. Having said all that – I do enjoy the debates over the quality of the bread.
1400 I Street, NW
Yafa Grille is coming to the former Lighter Cafe space right outside the Mcpherson Square metro.
Yafa opened up their first location in Dupont in January 2015. You can see their menu here. Any fans?
1205 19th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the news about On Rye coming to 6th and H Street, NW next to the coming Pdizza.
740 6th Street, NW
If this is any indication, I’m getting ready to do my happy dance:
and for your sweet tooth:
801 18th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending: “Fat Pete’s BBQ has signage up on windows.”
Fat Pete’s opened their first location back in July 2014 in Cleveland Park.
Check out their menu here.