1832 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Emma for sending: “The new Japanese place on Columbia where Juicy King Crab used to be appears to be opening today at 11!” Read More
1832 Columbia Road, NW
I caught a worker shoveling out front and he tells me Izumi Izakaya should be opening next month (February)! Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
1832 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Abbey and Morgan for sending: “Sushi ramen place going where the king juicy crab place was for a brief moment in Adams Morgan across from Perry’s” Read More
via Kevin Tien
From Chef Kevin Tien:
“Moon Rabbit says Goodbye to Bryant St
As the year comes to a close, Moon Rabbit will be closing at Bryant St Market this Friday December 15th. Once we close, we will be retiring every past dish you have come to love. So if you are needing the crawfish and noodles pasta or the Sichuan maple fried chicken, this is your last chance to get it.”
HOWEVER:
“Doki Doki Sushi Opens in Chevy Chase at The Heights Foodhall!
December 11th, Chef Kevin and his team are excited to announce the opening of Doki Doki Sushi Read More
photos courtesy Omakase @ barracks row
From an email:
“Omakase @ barracks row, a multi course Sushi omakase experience, will open Thursday, November 9th on Barracks Row in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. After a series of pop up dinners, the restaurant will debut in their official location at 522 8th Street SE on the second and third floor, above Han Palace. The 21-course Omakase tasting menu is Read More
2019 festival courtesy Wegmans
From Wegmans:
“Our Japanese Seafood and Sushi Festival is returning for the first time since 2019, this time at our Wisconsin Avenue store in Washington D.C. located at the City Ridge complex in Tenleytown.
Wegmans has a long-standing relationship with Japan’s top fishmonger and retailer, Uoriki. Working closely with these partners in Tokyo, we have continued to expand our world-class sushi offerings and we have gained access to the famous Toyosu Fish Market (formerly Tsukiji.)
The Japanese Seafood and Sushi Festival will feature fresh seafood brought in directly from the Toyosu Market. Expert fishmongers from Japan will be flying in to work alongside us, honing seafood knife skills and preparing fish in advance of the festival.
On September 15 and 16, Read More
1039 33rd Street, NW
Thanks to Nicholas for sending: “Kintaro in Georgetown closes abruptly on 6/29! Bento box lunches were so good…” Read More
photo by Mike Fuentes Photography
From a press release:
“The sushi omakase, Japanese grill omakase and izakaya—three separate full-service concepts—will be joined by a fast-casual food hall later this year
Internationally renowned Japanese chef and restaurateur Makoto Okuwa, who kicked off his American culinary career as a sushi chef at DC’s beloved Sushi Taro, returns to Washington with the opening of Love, Makoto, a culinary love letter addressed to the city that welcomed him so long ago. Okuwa has partnered with Chef David Deshaies and Restaurateur Eric Eden—the homegrown restaurant team behind Unconventional Diner and L’Ardente—to bring about an ambitious Japanese culinary collection unlike any other. Located at 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the 20,000-square-foot space is adjacent to L’Ardente, with the sister restaurants sharing the entire first floor of the Capitol Crossing development in DC’s newly minted East End neighborhood.
“I’m so excited to return to Washington, D.C., to show this city where I have been since we parted, and how those journeys have informed my perspective as a chef,” says Okuwa. “With so many ways to experience Love, Makoto, we hope our diners return again and again—always finding something new to love.”
CONCEPTS
The Japanese culinary collection will open in two phases. Read More
1660 L Street, NW previously home to Sir Speedy
Thanks to Todd for sending Sima Sushi’s website:
“Sima Sushi is a trailblazing Japanese restaurant concept that embodies innovation and technological sophistication. With a 43-year legacy and renowned for its conveyor belt sushi, Read More
From Sushi Taro:
“Our beloved Happy Hour is coming back Read More