1069 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Kelsey for sending news about sushi replacing bandoola bowl in Georgetown.

Stay tuned.

3315 Cady’s Alley, NW

The liquor license placard for Kyojin Sushi says:

“New Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 214 and Total Occupancy Load of 214. The Licensee is also requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide Live Entertainment.”

Right across from the legendary Kafe Leopold: Read More

1315 14th Street, NW

Hando Mendo opened here back in 2017. They’ve been closed for a quite a while now but some folks got excited when a new sign went up. Alas. Read More

renderings by Francois Frossard Design

From a press release:

“YUME Hospitality Group, the team behind Arlington’s acclaimed YUME Sushi, will expand its footprint into D.C. with KYOJIN by YUME, an innovative sushi concept coming to Georgetown’s iconic Cady’s Alley at 3315 Cady’s Alley NW Suite B in early 2023. KYOJIN will feature a broader menu of executive chef and co-owner Chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute’s boundary-pushing sushi and omakase, which has gained a devoted following at YUME, along with spirit-driven cocktails and an extensive sake list. KYOJIN will come to life in a warm and elegant 4,700-square-foot space dreamt up by renowned Miami-based design studio, Francois Frossard Design. Read More

2122 P Street, NW

Asia 54 opened in the former Uni Sushi space back in 2013.

Thanks to Jeff for sharing: “Bummer. Asia 54 on P Street has closed.” Read More

524 8th Street, SE

Sad news from Nooshi Capitol Hill:

“It is with a heavy heart we announce Nooshi 8th will be closing permanently on September 11th, 2022. Over the last 10 years, Read More

1660 L Street, NW

Thanks to Jeremy for sharing the news about Sima Sushi.

Stay tuned for an opening date.

12th and E Street, NW

Thanks to Elle (I took a photo too) for sending: “Spotted at 12th/E St NW… becoming a Vietnamese spot! Not sure about the sushi part but I’ll take it! Maybe I’ll be tempted to go to the office more…”

54 Restaurant is coming to the former Cafe Philips space, which closed back in 2015. Updates when we get an opening date – we’ve been monitoring since November 2020 but the new awning is promising!!

In the proverbial poker game against the coming Wegmans, Giant would like to raise but they might be bluffing… Read More

231 2nd Street, NW

Thanks to G. for sending the good news.