New Sign for Pizza Walay on H Street
Citi Pizza–previously New Citi Pizza–has rebranded again as Pizza Walay and has repainted its interior. There is not currently an online presence, but a Yelp review reports that they offer a variety of pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. Despite the new name and sign, there is still a sign for Citi Pizza above the new one. Citi Pizza underwent a major renovation back in 2016 but had recently been listed for sale for $95,000.
Future Location of Ledo Pizza on H Street
According to a construction permit, Ledo Pizza will be replacing Halal Guys at 814 H Street, NE in the near future. Halal Guys opened last year but only lasted for a few months at the location before closing. Ledo Pizza has quite a few locations in the suburbs but only has two locations in the District.
Touche Live Now for Lease
The spot that previously housed Touche Live at 1123 H Street, NE is now vacated and for lease. The former night club has changed names several times in recent years, going from XII to Touche to Touche Supper Club to most recently Touche Live. There was controversy recently when ABC 7 news revealed that the business (or some variation of the business) had received a $50,000 grant from the DC Great Streets grant program, even though nightclubs and bars cannot receive such government funding. At the time, the DC government pledged to review the grant. Updates when we hear what might replace it.
Pluma by Bluebird Bakery
Pluma by Bluebird Bakery is now open near Union Market (391 Morse Street, NE). The bakery cafe is located in the new Edison building and is a beautiful build-out with tile floor throughout, marble counter tops, and an open kitchen. Going forward, they will be open from 7am until 9pm during the week and then from 8am until 10pm on Saturdays (until 9pm on Sundays). The bakery–which had previously been a pop-up–features a menu of pastries, scones, and other breakfast items in the morning before offering a lunch/evening menu of salads, sandwiches, and pizzas (menu here). District Cuisine got a chance to preview one of their flaky and buttery croissants on Friday and greatly enjoyed it!
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