A French-Japanese concept called Bar Japonais will be opening in early 2024, replacing Spanish restaurant Estadio in Logan Circle, according to the Washingtonian.
Bar Japonais will be operated by the same owners behind the French-Chinese concept Bar Chinios, including restaurateurs Mark Minicucci, Margaux Donati, and Dean Mosones.
The new izakaya will feature a menu that includes sushi rolls, and crudo along with French wine, sake, and cocktails.
“I always had an affinity for both traditions and both cultures. So it was always on my mind to hopefully get to do this,” Mosones previously told the Washingtonian.
Bar Japonais will have an open kitchen, a center bar, and a 40-seat patio.
“The ambiance we’re looking for is kind of vibey, lower lights, energetic—like places in the Meatpacking District or West Village,” Mosones said of the space. “Just really moody and chatty and feels a little more sophisticated.”
