3607 Georgia Ave NW via Balangay
From an email:
“Balangay is a modern Filipino concept by Chef Wing Villarias. Balangay is the name for the traditional Filipino voyaging ships. An incredible symbol of the rich Filipino history, culture, and community that Chef Wing strives to infuse within each dish we serve. Our menu honors time tested culinary traditions with new flavors of creativity. We hold the door open for all tastes with exciting vegan, fresh seafood, and savory meat dishes, there is truly a dish for everyone! Read More
1250 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending the updated photos of Hiraya Kapamilya, “Hiraya tells Chef Paolo Dungca’s story of growing up in the Philippines” Read More
1250 H Street, NE via google maps
The liquor license placard for Hiraya Kapamilya says:
“A Tavern serving food from the Philippines with 180 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 200.”
Hiraya’s website says:
“HIRAYA (TAGALOG): THE FRUIT OF ONE’S HOPES, DREAMS, AND ASPIRATIONS
Hiraya tells Chef Paolo Dungca’s story of growing up in the Philippines: the food he ate, the family and friends that influenced his journey, and the recipes he learned from his mom, aunts, and grandparents.”
STAY TUNED.
3226 11th Street, NW
A reader writes:
“I just wanted to flag progress on the new restaurant on 11th between Lamont and Kenyon.”
This is the Filipino Restaurant, Bad Saint on 11th Street.
Formerly El Rinconcito Deportivo:
3607 Georgia Ave, NW courtesy EatsPlace
Ed. Note: I’m also hearing that folks are starting to see serious progress at the Filipino Restaurant, Bad Saint on 11th Street.
From an email:
“After a super popular pop-up at the Washington DC food incubator EatsPlace, Kalye is back! Kalye’s Filipino street food will be at the EatsPlace every Thursday, Friday, Saturday from August 7 through January 2016. To complete his visionary team and develop the original concept, Chef Red Garcia has brought Chef Paolo Eleazar to the kitchen. Kalye means street, and Garcia and Eleazar are bringing street food from the Philippines to Washington DC. Enjoy authentic Filipino food like pork belly barbeque, sisig (grilled and charred pork meat), crispy pata (braised and then deep fried pork), sizzling mushrooms, and chicken inasal (spice marinated crispy grilled wings).
Dinner will be served thurs/fri/sat from 5:30 – 10:00 PM, and the EatsPlace bar, The Drinkubator, will be open late and serve, among other drinks, Red Horse, San Miguel Light and holla-holla, our version of the shave ice dessert. Walk-ins are welcome, and no reservations. Catering is available because who doesn’t need sisig at their shindig? EatsPlace is located at 3607 Georgia Avenue NW, a block south of the Petworth metro.
Check out Kalye’s menu Read More
3155 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
An exciting tidbit about Purple Patch coming to the former Tonic space in Mt. Pleasant:
“American – Filipino restaurant at Mount Pleasant. Old place, new space”
Perhaps they heard about the excitement for Bad Saint coming to Columbia Heights. Stay tuned for more info – but this is very promising!!
