Big news. The space in Courthouse once occupied by the late, lamented Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe has a new tenant.
Culinary consultant and cookbook creator David Guas is planning on bringing a Louisiana-inspired “community bakery cafe and coffee house” to the space at 1515 North Courthouse Road, and he has applied for a liquor license to boot.
We’re working on gathering the details about the forthcoming Bayou Bakery, but suffice to say the name alone sounds mouthwatering.
Bayou Bakery just applied for a license to serve wine and beer. The form describes the restaurant of having a seating capacity between 1 and 100, which doesn’t really narrow it down much.
More info when we get it.
Update at 9:45 a.m. — As a commenter points out, Bayou Bakery was originally supposed to be the concept behind Northside Social. But a partnership between Guas and the owners of Liberty Tavern eventually dissolved, leading the Liberty Tavern folks to develop their own concept. Guas has been looking for a new space ever since.
Update at 11:15 a.m. — A representative of Bayou Bakery points out that the logo used for this story is an old one and will likely not be used for the new location.
A big, big thanks to @jamesp326 for the tip.
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Wasn’t this the concept behind Northside Social before the falling out between the owners?
WooHoo!! Laissez Les Bon Tempes Roulee!!!
oh so much better off on his own and not part of an evil clarendon restaurant empire.
It shouldn’t cost him much to get open with all that existing equipment in there. All the space needs is a cosmetic face lift. I wish him the best of luck and will be a frequent customer!
I work in this building and have seen a few workman there over the past few days.
Nice alternative the all the sports bars in the area.
Been waiting to get my beignet fix in Arlington. Great news!
I’m soooooo hoping they’ll have a bit of beignets and cafe au lait. ‘Cuz let’s face it: if you’ve got to wear the business suit, why not at least cover it in some powder sugar?
Very excited about the possibility of a solid bakery in the neighborhood. Hopefully they have some good artisan breads for sale.