Restaurants

Carving Room Opening “Early February” in Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

About a year ago we heard the Carving Room would be bringing “House cured and hand carved sandwiches” to 4th and H St, NW (next to Wiseguy Pizza.) Their website says:

“A neighborhood kitchen specializing in house cured and hand carved meats, homemade sides and pickled vegetables. Full bar features 10 draft beers and signature libations.”

I stopped in yesterday and the space has a great big bar and plenty of seating. I asked when in Feb. they’d be opening and they were confident it would be early Feb. Stay tuned for an exact date.


4th and H St, NW

Thaaja Indian Food Bar Opens at 11am in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth


1335 2nd Street, NE

Back in October we learned that Thaaja Indian Food Bar was coming next to the Courtyard Marriott by the NoMa metro. Their website says:

Thaaja was created for one simple reason: to show how versatile, delicious, and healthy Indian food can be.

A modern take on traditional Indian food, Thaaja lets you easily design your own meals. Simply pick your favorite flavors and build something fresh, creative and healthy. Start by choosing a base – a wrap, rice bowl, or salad, then add an assortment of proteins and toppings. Finish it off with one (or two!) of our mouth-watering, signature homemade sauces and dine with us or quickly take it to go wherever life takes you!

You can see their menu here.

They’ll also have a weekday happy hour from 4-8pm. In addition to the eats they’ll have beer, wine and cocktails. You can check them out today starting at 11am.

Julia’s Empanadas Abruptly Closed in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


Julia’s Empanadas with the yellow awning pre-plaza days in July 2008

Super sad news for Julia’s fans. Tuesday was their last day in Columbia Heights. They opened up in the now Columbia Heights plaza at 14th and Park Rd, NW back in 2007. A couple of readers sent emails saying that Nelson the counter attendant relayed the news that the Columbia Heights location was closing. I called Nelson who confirmed that Tuesday was sadly their last day. He did not know the reason for the closure but guided fans to their Adams Morgan location at 2452 18th Street, NW. I’m aware not everyone is a fan of Julia’s but I freaking loved them. Thanks again to all who sent word.

Congratulations to Cork Wine Bar Celebrating Five Years on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1740 14th Street, NW

Congrats to Cork Wine Bar on their upcoming five year anniversary! I still remember the excitement of opening weekend back in Feb. 2008. It’s a serious credit to them that they are still as popular today as they were back then.

From a press release:

It was five years ago that Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts brought their vision of a wine bar that paired Old World wines with share plates of delectable food to life along Logan Circle’s 14th Street Corridor. Beginning January 26, Cork Wine Bar will celebrate its fifth anniversary, with a weekend of special wine flights featuring some of Diane and Khalid’s favorite wines, a new brunch cocktail, and a show of appreciation to the loyal guests who have made their wine bar a favored neighborhood gathering spot.

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Nando’s Peri-Peri Coming to Boilermaker Building in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

Nando’s Peri-Peri, the fast growing international chicken restaurant, is opening its doors at a new location in Washington, DC’s renovated Boilermaker Building at The Yards. The restaurant, scheduled to open in June 2013, will occupy 2,866 square feet and offer patio seating for those who want to enjoy the heat this summer. This will be the flame-grilled chicken restaurant’s twelfth location in the United States, following the March 2013 opening of its first Baltimore location.

Originally a naval industrial building, the Boilermaker building is undergoing an extensive renovation and will contain 34,000 of Retail Square Feet. Forest City is developing the Boilermaker Shops, which will include the following restaurants:

Nando’s Peri-­‐Peri, BlueJacket brewpub, Buzz Bakery, Willie’s Brew & ‘Que, among others.

We judged their Dupont location back in Sept. 2010.

Urbana Launches Monthly Local Oyster and Beer Happy Hour Series

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo courtesy of Urbana

From a press release:

WHAT: Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar will kick off a monthly oyster and beer happy hour on Friday, February 1st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Chef John Critchley and team will shuck Chesapeake Bay oysters from the War Shore Oyster Company, while Port City Brewing Company will be on hand pouring one of their signature brews. Oyster shells from the event will be saved and recycled by the Oyster Recovery Program. During the happy hour, oysters will cost 50 cents apiece, and the Port City beer will be $4 per pint. Six oysters and a pint of Port City will be available for $6.

WHEN: This happy hour will kick off a series of First Friday Oyster & Beer Happy Hours at Urbana, on the first Friday of each month.

WHERE: Urbana is located at 2121 P Street, NW

Arcuri Restaurant to Replace Kavanagh’s Pizza Pub in Glover Park

By Prince Of Petworth


2400 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Another new restaurant is coming to Glover Park. Restauranteur Adam Hiltebeitel tells me that he is bringing Arcuri to 2400 Wisconsin Ave, NW. He says Arcuri will be “an energetic restaurant serving American food inspired by Italian traditions” and should open in early 2013.

2400 Wisconsin Ave is home to a few restaurant including Heritage India but Arcuri will be taking over the lower level currently home to Kavanagh’s. Of course this is sad news for fans of longtime Glover Park business – Kavanagh’s Pizza Pub. While they are still open and no exact date has been picked, I’m told they will likely close at the end of the month (emails to Kavanagh’s were not returned.) Any fans of Kavanagh’s?

More info on Arcuri as they get closer to opening.

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