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
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.
