June 27, 2011

Seven Restaurants, Harris Teeter To Locate at The Yards

Forest City Washington, today announced seven new restaurants and a Harris Teeter grocery store to be located at The Yards, Washington, DC's premier mixed-use development located near Nationals Park in the Capitol Riverfront. "We are excited to announce these terrific restaurants and the addition of Harris Teeter to this vibrant, growing, mixed-use waterfront neighborhood. It is a perfect mix of both local and regional businesses, several of which are new restaurant concepts to complement the unique urban character of the community, " said Deborah Ratner Salzberg, president, Forest City Washington.

The new restaurants and grocery store will be located in three different buildings within The Yards and are to include:
Foundry Lofts Apartments
Potbelly: The latest location of the popular neighborhood sandwich joint serving toasty warm sandwiches and hand dipped shakes. Opening first quarter 2012. www.potbelly.com

Kruba Thai and Sushi: A new restaurant from the operators of Teak Wood Thai & Sushi Bar and Regent Thai in DC and Galae Thai & Sushi Bar in Alexandria, VA. Opening first quarter 2012. www.teakwooddc.com

Boilermaker Shops
Neighborhood Restaurant Group: Two separate concepts from this locally based restaurant group are planned for The Yards. Buzz Bakery, a popular fullservice bakery, coffee shop and dessert lounge will open its third location, featuring fresh, made from scratch creations from award-winning Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac. www.buzzonslaters.com.

An innovative, new craft brewery - certain to gain a warm reception among DC's vibrant and growing beer scene - will also debut at The Yards.

Neighborhood Restaurant Group includes nine distinctive Chef-driven restaurants and bars such as The Evening Star Cafè, Vermilion, Rustico, Tallula, EatBar, Columbia Firehouse, Birch & Barley, ChurchKey, as well as Planet Wine, Red Apron Butchery and Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture, a non-profit organization.

Both Yards locations are scheduled to open late 2012. www.neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com

Thompson Hospitality: One of the largest minority-owned food service companies has plans for two restaurant concepts for The Yards.

Austin Grill Express: a casual, funky Tex-Mex restaurant drawing on the experience of Austin Grill to deliver a unique menu and environment. www.austingrillexpress.com; and,

brb--be right burger™ a new restaurant concept featuring delicious burgers made without any chemicals you can't pronounce. www.eatbrb.com

Both are scheduled to open Fall 2012. www.thompsonhospitality.com.

Huey's 24/7 Diner: A classic diner experience accented by traditional New Orleans dishes served in an Art Deco environment. Opening Fall 2012. www.hueys247diner.com

401 M Street Building
Harris Teeter: A full-service food market that offers the freshest, highest-quality and best selection of meats, seafood and produce available from local farms to products from around the world including a sushi bar, gourmet deli, café and wine department. Opening 2013. www.harristeeter.com

For information about retail leasing at The Yards, please contact Marcie Connolly at 202.737.1000 or Connolly@dcyards.com.