All posts tagged U Street

Coming soon to a former Polly’s near (on) U - a burger joint. That delivers! (h/t U Street Girl). No word on opening date. Looking forward to the cowboy theme, however — almost as good as having pirate bar in the neighborhood.

Mexican, Thai, Spanish and a mystery are on their way — and bocce’s here already.

Mexican - a 274-seat tacqueria is coming to 14th St. next to the Black Cat, in the space formerly occupied by Georgetown Refinishing. (Prince of Petworth)

Thai - a new Thai joint, Teak Wood, is coming to the 1300 block of 14th St., below P. (Borderstan)

Spanish - The new pintxos spot, Estadio, is slated to open in minutes. My tastebuds can’t wait. (Metrocurean)

Mystery - The former Garden District spot, once rumored to become a burger joint, then crepe place, then nothing, is seeing activity. A permit notice posted lists “BCI Food Services LLC” as the applicant. (PoP)

Bocce - Vinoteca now has a back patio, complete with bocce court.  (The indomitable PoP)

That’s what the Prince of Petworth says.

Groundbreaking for the historic Howard Theater; progress for a megadevelopment with retail, hotel and a new Giant grocery store; and most importantly, a new Burmese restaurant! (News and image via DCMud)

Two new Italian joints are coming to 14th St., according to WaPo’s Tom Sietsema. (h/t Borderstan.)

One, Italian Shirt Laundry, will be a pizzeria/bakery combo; the other, Italian Cinema, will be an upscale Italian place.

The Shirt Laundry will be — yeah, obvious — in the old shirt laundry building across from Miss Pixie’s and Mid-City Cafe.  The other will be in what is currently Abdo Development’s storefront office, south of P St.

I’ll always cheer for more Italian, but it does make me concerned for the future of Il Crostino, whose menu is full of great stuff yet its tables are often empty. Wish more folks would eat there and keep the place bustling.