“Shaw Main Street is one of our strongest Main Streets,” according to DC Department of Small and Local Business Development Director Kristi Whitfield. Whitfield was among those enjoying the best of the neighborhood at its annual event to celebrate all things Shaw, newly dubbed Eat.… Read More
Another day, another awesome new restaurant opening in Shaw.
Ever been to Ivy & Coney in Shaw? That place is great — but that building is ugly! Built in 1881 as a blacksmith shop, the place needs a major facelift and other renovation work… which doesn’t come cheap. That’s why this “Ugly Duckling” is… Read More
Watch out Ben! Andre McCain is bringing a new HalfSmoke to town! The Mess Hall Culinary Incubator participant recently announced the upcoming opening of this, his first restaurant, at 651 Florida Ave. NW, DC in early August 2016. A “fun/casual” concept, with a build-out that cost… Read More
Chicago-based footwear brand Bucketfeet will open its first DC retail studio this July in the city’s increasingly popular Shaw neighborhood at 1924 8th Street NW. Soon you’ll be able to snag the brand’s signature slip-on and lace-up sneakers, which feature exclusive, limited-run prints and motifs designed by a… Read More
After a yearlong hiatus, Derek Brown’s James Beard Award-nominated cocktail bar this week announced it is returning to Shaw’s Blagden Alley. Columbia Room, Brown’s intimate cocktail bar has plans to re-open in on February 9, 2016 with the same meticulously crafted cocktails and intimate drinking experience. The revamped Columbia… Read More
Master Mezcalier Josh Phillips is looking forward to opening Espita Mezcaleria next month in Shaw. The 122-seat Southern Mexican-inspired restaurant will specialize in authentic flavors of Southern Mexico, with a focus on Oaxaca’s seven styles of mole and a selection of tacos. Hand-pressed tortillas and fresh… Read More
In today’s latest DC restaurant news, celebrated Virginia-based Chef and Restaurateur Tim Ma (of Water & Wall, Gather + Feast) officially announced plans for his first restaurant in Washington DC. ‘Freehand,’ an upscale casual French & Asian Bistro with a “home-like setting” should open in Shaw… Read More
Last week, special guests and the public were treated to a very special unveiling of a new piece of landmark artwork — Symphony in DC Major — that was designed by DC native and Carnegie Mellon graduate Zachary Oxman. Oxman created a massive three-part sculpture that occupies… Read More
Why would anyone open an ice cream shop in the winter?? Maybe because you’re Dolci Gelati and your fans will line up for scoops even in the coldest season! Just this week, the celebrated Italian brand opened its second retail shop — and the first… Read More
