The Future 14th Street NW: D.C.’s Really Little Italy
All sorts of new food and drink options are in the works along the already bustling 14th Street corridor. These notably include a Greek concept from Graffiato chef-owner Mike Isabella, a Southeast Asian-themed eatery by Proof and Estadio’s Mark Kuller, as well as two joints by the prolific Matchbox Food Group. Among the various announced projects, however, one particular style of cooking stands out as the cuisine du jour. At least three Italian-themed restaurants are under development, all within a block and a half of each other. Herewith, a look at the future red sauce district:
1. Name: M Cafe
Location: 1634 14th St. NW
Operator: Iraklis Karabassis, owner of Sette Osteria and co-founder of Cafe Milano
Concept: “New Italian bistro serving contemporary Italian cuisine”
2. Name: To Be Determined
Location: 1610 14th St. NW
Operator: Ari Gejdenson, executive chef at Acqua al 2
Concept: “New full service Italian gastro-pub”
3. Name: To Be Determined
Location: 1541 14th St. NW
Operator: Tad Curtz, co-owner of Standard
Concept: “New restaurant with Italian cuisine”
Illustration by Brooke Hatfield
2:54 pm
Let's not forget the forthcoming pizza place at 14th and T from the old Two Amy's chef and Posto (already there).
4:57 pm
How about Posto which already exists, and the Italian Place owned by the Stoney's/Station 4 guys going next to Policy.
5:06 pm
LOVE the art!
11:55 pm
Also Floriana on R st