More Good Food Headed to RIA
Ready for another dining option on Rhode Island Avenue NE? Looks like Bergami’s Pizza is headed our way, and will be opening at Rhode Island Row sometime next spring. Owner Mark Bergami is from New Haven, so he’ll be bringing that extra New Haven pizza magic to RIA. Check out the Washington City Paper article for more details, and check out the menu, below. It looks like they’ll have both gluten-free and carb-free pizza crusts, in addition to the regular favorites....
Read MoreNewest RIA Business Gets Press Coverage
Today marks the day that Woodridge finally gets seriously caffeinated – and the press is buzzing! Zeke’s Coffee of DC is celebrating their Grand Opening today, and several local news organizations, including the Washington Business Journal, the CityPaper and the Washington Post have already published articles about the Baltimore-based coffee roastery, with emphasis on their business model and plans for their new DC location. John Kepner, the owner of the DC location of Zeke’s, lives in the area. According to Kepner, Zeke’s (named after his uncle and the founder of Zeke’s Coffee) will be serving cups of coffee for the reasonable prices of $1.50 for a 12 oz. cup and $2.50 for a 16 oz cup. But don’t go expecting espresso or fancy foamy coffee drinks – this is strictly brewed or pour-over purity. They will even host coffee tasting “labs” in the future, sampling many of the varieties they roast from mostly organically-grown, fair trade beans. The shop will feature wi-fi and some seating, and Kepner hopes to expand to include outdoor seating soon. But this is only part of what will be happening at 2300 Rhode Island Avenue. You’ll also be able to purchase bags of freshly roasted beans to take home. It’s the small batch roasting that put Zeke’s on the map, and they will use this new location to supply their DC-area wholesale clients as well as their legions of loyal farmers market customers. Today’s event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting tomorrow, the shop hours for November will be Wednesday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’ve even promised some pastries on the weekends. So get ready, folks – I suspect that with all of this good coffee flowing on RIA, we’re all about to get a whole lot more productive in our daily...
Read MoreBig News for Ward 5 Coffee Lovers!
Ready for some caffeine-infused happiness? FoRIA is excited to welcome Zeke’s Coffee of DC to their future home at 2300 RIA-NE! The small batch roastery is a favorite at many farmers markets and retailers across the region. Owner and DC resident, John Kepner, says they will be roasting and serving a wide selection of coffees at the in-house “coffee lab.” And yes, outdoor seating is in the plans! A summer grand opening is in the works so stay tuned. Also, be sure to check out their website – www.zekescoffeedc.com – to see some of their coffee selections, plus a rendering of their facade...
Read MoreWelcome a New Neighbor on RIA!
Great news for Rhode Island Avenue NE and Woodridge! Manny and Olga’s tweeted tonight that they will be coming to 2117 Rhode Island Ave NE. They anticipate a summer 2013 opening, and are planning on having a few “old time pizzaria”, with a few indoor and outdoor seats. Woohoo! @mannyandolgas: Manny & Olga’s is coming soon to 2117 Rhode Island Ave NE. @friendsofria @riainsider twitter.com/mannyandolgas/… More details soon… but join us in welcoming our newest neighbor! ...
Read MoreLa Table DC is coming to Rhode Island Avenue NE!
The prominent local blog, Rhode Island Avenue Insider, is reporting that the long-awaited arrival of a new place to eat in Woodridge is finally going to become a reality! Oliver Friendly’s newest venture, La Table DC looks like it is on course for a January 2013 soft opening. Check out the Insider’s full article here: “The date is set: oliver friendly’s new restaurant is coming!”...
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