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- Morou, Chef of closed Farrah Olivia has plans to open an Italian
Kora's Bar, photo by Morou
restaurant, Kora, in the former Robert Donna Bebo space in Crystal City (2250 Crytal Dr). I spoke to Morou at the Best of Washington party and he said that Kora will be ready August 1st. He has agreed to let me in for a “sneak peak.”
- Announcing Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca – another gem from Ashok Bajaj, owner of Rasika http://bit.ly/HBxeV - coming soon!
- *Now Open*: Columbia Firehouse. The Neighborhood Restaurant Group which also operates Rammy winning, Vermilion, Evening Star Café, Tallula, and Rustico will add another Northern Virginia establishment to its family, while reviving a beloved piece of Alexandria’s history. In the historic building located at 109 St. Asaph that once served as Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company Alexandria’s local fire station, a new neighborood restaurant, Columbia Firehouse, with two distinct dining experiences will be opening in Old Town.
- Andy Shallal has a new literary-themed restaurant just next door to Busboys and Poets, his popular U Street hangout. Eatonville (2121 14th St., NW; 202-332-9672) is inspired by author Zora Neale Hurston and named after her Florida hometown.
- Stir Food Group, which includes Zola and Zola Wine & Kitchen, just opened its Potenza bakery, a tidy shop adjacent to its new Italian restaurant with the same name.
Potenza Bakery, 1430 H St., NW; 202-638-4444; potenzadc.com. Bakery is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 8; Saturday from 10 to 8; and Sunday from 10 to 6. - Blue Ridge: Barton Seaver and Dynamic Duo Hengst and Rager opened this American restaurant that brings local ingredients from the Blue Ridge region into the city streets.
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