Thanks to Jonathan for sending:
“Just noticed a sign for Suki Hana Japan in the Union Station food court.”
sushi
1245 H Street NE
“Sushi Sato
Roll. Bite. Repeat.
AYCE sushi and Japanese small plates
Crafted cocktails and sake selections”
Good news from Sushi Sato:
“We’re so excited to open our doors in just a few days! (more…)
1245 H Street NE
Thanks to G. for sending: “Bronze soon to be Bronze soon to be Sushi Sato.”
via google maps
“…DC’s hottest new kosher sushi lounge…
🔥 Sushi. Sake. Style.
Mark your calendars — June 25″
Thanks to Dani and Gabby for passing on:
“Kosher sushi restaurant Oro Nami is opening at 25th and Penn next week 🍣🍣🍣”
Their website simply says: (more…)
1700 M Street, NW at 17th Street
“The space will be home to Uchi, the nontraditional Japanese restaurant founded in 2003 by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole with seven locations nationwide. It is set to open in late fall 2025.”
The placard says: (more…)
1150 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Noa and Jim for sending the Uchi signage: “This is a really big space for them. (more…)
1224 H Street, NE via Sticky Rice
I don’t know if it’s just because I’m old but this one hits hard. I remember the excitement of when they first opened, which feels not that long ago… 17 years!!
About a week ago Sticky Rice shared the super sad news:
“After 17 unforgettable years, Sticky Rice DC is closing its doors. 💔
This decision wasn’t easy. The pandemic, decreased foot traffic, rising food costs, labor costs, and the impact of Initiative 82 have all made it impossible for us to continue. We fought hard—but it’s time to say goodbye. (more…)
517 H Street, NE
Hello, Taku Sushi & Bar!!
Thanks to C. for the Harvest space update: “I just noticed that the rumors are true, it’s becoming a sushi restaurant! (more…)
Wisconsin Ave, entrance at 41 Ridge Square, NW
From Wegman’s:
“Wegmans Sushi Fest
Friday, April 4, 11am – 7pm
Saturday, April 5, 10am – 7pm (more…)
courtesy Uchi
From a press release:
“Hai Hospitality, the acclaimed Austin, Texas-based hospitality group best known for its Uchi, Uchiko and Uchibā restaurant concepts, announced today that it has signed a lease at 17xM, an award-winning Class A trophy office building in Washington’s Central Business District developed by Skanska USA Commercial Development. The space will be home to Uchi, the nontraditional Japanese restaurant founded in 2003 by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole with seven locations nationwide. It is set to open in late fall 2025. (more…)