March 27, 2015
Beefsteak Part II from José Andrés coming to Dupont Circle, plus a big conversion near Potomac Avenue Metro
Welcome to permits on this dreary Friday. At least the rain is suppressing the pollen, for a day.
1528 Connecticut Ave. NW, Unit 5: José Andrés wastes no time. Interior alteration of part of the first floor of the recently sold PNC Bank Dupont Circle branch building (and its addition) for a new, 1,977-square-foot restaurant that seats 43, with a total occupancy of 95. This is the second, vegetable-centric Beefsteak concept from Andrés, who opened the first Beefsteak only last week in Foggy Bottom.…