‘Ray’s Hell Burger’
courtesy of ‘roboppy’
DC Public records show that restaurateur Michael Landrum has officially applied for an Alcohol License for Ray’s the Steaks at East River. The license says Ray’s the Steaks at East River will be, “New high quality and full-service community and family oriented restaurant serving grilled steaks and traditional entrees. Occupancy Load is 85 and Sidewalk Café with 40 seats.” An indicative move on the part of Landrum who has been attempting to open the restaurant for a while now, and has had to push back opening East River since the original prediction of April 2008.
Located in East River, many believe East River to be a bold move on Landrum’s part, especially since Ward 7 is severely lacking in sit-down options. The only option now for sit-down in Ward 7 is a Denny’s. The location is cited as right off of Benning Road at Dix Street, at what looks to be easy walking distance from the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station.
Landrum has been quoted in the past as saying, “The more I looked into the neighborhood, the more I talked to people, the more excited I have gotten about the great prospect and hope there.” We Love DC author Shannon has reported on East River in the past as being the next big redevelopment location in DC, and a Ray’s the Steaks is a great way to start.
not located in Anacostia… I wish!
if you want to be more specific – I’d say it’s in the Benning neighborhood in Ward 7. just saying it’s in “east river” (do you mean river east?) is about as specific as saying “west river” when referring to Logan Circle.
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Thanks for the clarification DG-rad.
The shopping center he wants to open it in is called “East River Park Shopping Center”.
The neighborhood is legally Deanwood. I look forward to it being my new beer on the way home spot.
Maceo, I’ll buy the second round!
I’m In!!