1336 14th Street, NW the former Ghana Cafe space
Some interesting Logan Circle scuttlebutt from a reader:
“La-z-boy plans to open on 14th (south of Rhode Island Ave). Yes, La-z-boy. It is either the old, vacant space on the south side of 7-11 or the new building next to that. It is supposed to be a new smaller, urban concept store.”
New building, The Bentley, next door
14th and R St, NW
A very intriguing tip:
“He said they are opening a combination Azumi and Wit & Wisdom at 14th and R Streets, NW. He didn’t give an exact location but I can only assume its the space next to the future home of Shinola.”
Any fans of Azumi and/or Wit & Wisdom?
80 T Street, NW behind Rustik
A reader writes:
“I’ve been hearing rumors that 80 T St. NW has been rented and will become an espresso bar. The building was just painted yesterday.”
Anyone else hear these rumors?
UPDATE from the Washington Post. Confirmed for early summer.
A tipster says yes. In that row just south of the Dupont North metro exit where the Sweetgreen, ShopHouse and Burger joint are. If true this would be the 2nd Beefsteak, following the one in Foggy Bottom. You can read about the “vegetable-focused fast casual restaurant” here.
2915 Georgia Ave, NW
What’s the word on the highly anticipated (by me anyway) wine bar coming to Georgia Ave? Well a reader hears they’re no longer coming. I’ve sent an email for confirmation but haven’t heard back yet. The fact that their Facebook page hasn’t been updated since March of last year is not a good sign either. Hoping I’m wrong.
Update: The owners say they are now shooting for a summer 2015 opening! Great news. Updates as they get closer.
965 Florida Ave, NW
A tantalizing comment from yesterday’s Shaw’s Day of Greatness discussion:
“Your wish is about to be granted… Over 50,000 sf of Foods fit for the Whole neighborhood just north of V Street… expect an official announcement VERY soon. The poster below is spot on with location [965 Florida Ave, NW] but the opening will be sooner than 4 yrs…”
Ed. Note: This was the once hoped for Harris Teeter location. If everything is green lighted, how long do you think it would take to get this from vacant lot to new building?
And nearby @DCITYstyle tweets us the below great photo next door to the 9:30 club:
“A little morning tour of North End Shaw’s newest apt @ATLPLUMBINGDC.”
601 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Back in April 2014 we first heard that RPM Italian Restaurant, from celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic, would be coming to the former NPR building at 7th and Mass Ave NW. But we hadn’t heard any updates since. Now a tipster sends word that not only is RPM Italian still coming but will be joined by a Kapnos (Market?) as well as a SoulCycle. Updates when/if more info becomes available.
9th and N Street, NW
I have no details other than a “Mezcal-specific bar” is coming to the new Colonel building at 9th and N St, NW near the Convention Center. This tipster has a 88% accuracy rating. Updates when more info is known. Any mezcal fans out there?
2001 18th Street, NW at U Street
From an email:
“With great sadness, we would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you, our wonderful customers and clients, for frequenting De Vinos over the past nine years.
We are extremely proud of the quality of our service and product that we have brought to Adams Morgan. However, it is our customers and clients that have truly made De Vinos a success. For this, we cannot thank you enough.
De Vinos space is slated for sale much to our dismay, we are closing. We are seeking a new location somewhere within the community to continue to purvey our selection.
De Vinos will be closing by the end of this month, or as soon we liquidate our inventory. Please, come say Hi and enjoy the great savings in our “Gotta Sell It Specials”.
We will keep you updated on our progress as to new location.!
Once again, THANK YOU all, who have patronized us through the years.
– de vinos”
Ed. Note: As for the sweet scuttlebutt – I’m hearing it may have something to do with nearby Jack Rose and though I have no idea what plans are, Jack Rose is awesome so if affiliated this will be sweet indeed (assuming of course that De Vinos finds a new spot and opens soon nearby.) Stay tuned on all fronts.
1320 H Street, NE
We learned about Pizza Parts & Service’s closure and sale on H Street yesterday. Now some scintillating scuttlebutt. H Street mama says:
“Word on the street is it’s turning into a We The Pizza. No worries, pizza fans.”
Think celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn’s We the Pizza would do well here?
305 Pennsylvania Ave, SE