When Chez Billy closed abruptly over the summer, the question was what's next for this historic location.

Looks like we'll get a chance to find out. The new Ten Tiger Parlour (3815 Georgia Avenue NW) is doing an invite-only soft opening on Friday, December 9th.

Described as a "Victorian Era / Asian-styled neighborhood bar that serves dim sum, dumplings and small salads," the new restaurant's menu will be crafted by Chef Tim Ma. According to a recent article by the Washington Post:

With dishes ranging from about $6 to $14, the opening menu will focus on Chinese and Southeast Asian fare then expand into a more pan-Asian approach, Ma said. Expect such dishes as bao, satay, dumplings and rice and noodle bowls, ordered dim-sum-style off a checklist. The idea is for diners to have a drink and a few shareable plates, the chef said.

By day, Ten Tigers will operate as a coffee and tea house, with pastries and baked goods spearheaded by Ma's pastry chef, Mollie Bird.

I'll let you know how it looks!

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September 3, 2016

Chez Billy gets a new name, new concept & new hours

September 3, 2016

Chez Billy, the French-bistro styled restaurant at 3815 Georgia Avenue who closed its doors on Sunday, July 31st, has a new name and new concept. The concept seems a bit all over the map, but it sounds like the Hilton brothers, who own the space, are trying to find a way to make it more community-focused and relevant.

September 3, 2016

August 1, 2016

Update on Chez Billy Closing: A refresh

August 1, 2016

I received word that Chez Billy was closing its doors on Sunday night without notice. I reached out to the restaurant, and spoke to an employee who confirmed the story. The employee said they weren't told any details of the closure beyond it was "closed for good." Today we're getting a tad more info.

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Chez Billy closes for good tonight

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Just learned that Chez Billy (3815 Georgia Avenue NW) is closing permanently tonight, no prior notice, and no reason given out publicly yet. I heard that employees found out only tonight.

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