Restaurants

Congrats to “Moon Rabbit’s Pastry Chef Susan Bae Wins James Beard’s 2026 Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Rachel Paraoan

From an email:

“Eleven Eleven PR and Moon Rabbit proudly celebrates Pastry Chef Susan Bae’s recognition as Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker at the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards, one of the highest honors in the American culinary industry, her 3rd finalist nomination.

Known for her creativity, technical excellence, and personal approach to pastry, Bae has earned national acclaim for desserts that draw inspiration from her Korean heritage while embracing contemporary techniques accented by Asian flavors. Her award marks a significant achievement for both Moon Rabbit and Washington, D.C.’s vibrant dining community. (more…)

“EEOC Sues Proper 21 for Pregnancy Discrimination”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for passing on from U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):

“Proper Ventures, LLC and WSRZ Proper, LLC, operators of a restaurant chain in Washington known as Proper 21, violated federal law when it fired a floor manager while she was on maternity leave, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.

According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, (more…)

JUST IN from Chaia: “Introducing the Aji Verde Chicken Taco”

By Prince Of Petworth


3207 Grace Street, NW and they also have a second location

HUGE development from Chaia Tacos – Chicken!!

From an email:

“For over 10 years, we’ve built Chaia around one idea: vegetables deserve the spotlight.

That hasn’t changed.

But after a decade of serving exclusively vegetable-forward food, we found ourselves asking a question: can we welcome more people to the table while staying true to who we are?

Today, we’re launching the Aji Verde Chicken Taco (more…)

“Micro Happy Hours, Macro Savings: The Group Behind Behind Bar Charley, El Chucho, & Little Coco’s Launches Wildly Affordable Happy Hour with $5 Cocktails, $.50 Oysters, $1 Tacos & More”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“When did the happy hour cocktail casually become $12. Then $14. Then $16. Gone are the days of the $5 cocktail and an affordable night out on the town. In this economy? Please. These days, it seems happy hours have lost their charm and going out comes at the casual cost of a mortgage – and Goodbar has decided they’re doing something about it by launching a Micro Happy Hour series across their restaurants. Short windows. Insane prices. Great food & drink. Even better vibes. Blink and you’ll miss it.

Goodbar Group has watched this city change over two decades, watched their neighborhoods shift, and watched the people who make D.C. what it is get priced out of what used to make it fun. And they’re done watching. “We’ve been through a lot together – the city, our regulars, our staff. There are ebbs and flows. Right now people are stretched thin and we have the ability to do something real about it, even if it’s just for a couple hours a day. So we are. Come in. Let us take care of you for a minute.” — Jackie, Co-owner.

Here’s what to expect at participating restaurants: (more…)

Teaism Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary June 6th in Penn Quarter!!

By Prince Of Petworth


400 8th Street, NW

“a major milestone for Teaism:

our 30th anniversary will be on Sat. June 6th, and we want to celebrate it with you! Join us at our Penn Quarter location (400 8th Street, NW) between 12-3 PM on June 6th. To sweeten things up, we’ll be re-booting our collaborative Obanyaki Ice Cream Sundaes with Snow Crane ice cream. We’ll also have live mellow music and complimentary tea sampling throughout the afternoon.

RSVP via the link. *Eventbrite tickets required for sundaes.”

“Thanks to you, Teaism has been a community staple for three decades. (more…)

Atlanta’s Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Expands Into Washington, D.C. “officially secured the entire Washington, D.C. region”

By Prince Of Petworth

Check out their menu here.

From a press release:

“Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks is continuing its rapid rise from breakout regional favorite to national fast casual contender with the announcement of its first Washington, D.C. franchise deal; further accelerating the brand’s East Coast expansion strategy. The new franchise entity, BIG DMV, is operated by a group of successful restaurant operators based in the Washington, D.C. market and will lead the development and operation of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks throughout the region. The deal marks another major milestone under the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Shawna Snyder, whose focused and disciplined growth strategy continues driving the brand into key markets nationwide.

The latest expansion marks another step in Big Dave’s accelerating national rise, (more…)

“Mall Food Kiosk contract update: Each of the kiosks will have a unique menu.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Mark for sharing with us:

“Mall Food Kiosk contract update: Spoke with several workers at the kiosk near Natural History. They are revamping the menu soon with some old-timey items a d more healthy options. Already decorated and rebranding each of the kiosks. One near merry go round will have fair snacks like cotton candy, candied applies, etc. Each of the kiosks will have a unique menu.” (more…)

“Mayor Bowser Launches Nearly $4 Million Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant to Support Local Businesses and Grow DC’s Economy”

By Prince Of Petworth

Details from the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the brand-new Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant, a $3.875 million fund to support the District’s restaurants and retailers and continue growing DC’s economy. The grant is funded by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and administered by Capital Impact Partners (CIP), a local, nonprofit community development financial institution. Through the Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant, the Bowser Administration is stepping up for small businesses, providing critical financial relief to brick-and-mortar establishments that took a hit in 2025—keeping neighborhood shops and restaurants open, resilient, and ready for the future. (more…)

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