Restaurants

PoP Pho Patrol: Sprig & Sprout Opening End of November in Glover Park

By Prince Of Petworth


2317 Wisconsin Ave, NW (original photo damaged, photo updated)

Good news for Pho lovers in Glover Park. The folks at Sprig & Sprout have passed their final inspections and are now hiring and training staff. They are hoping to open the week after Thanksgiving. Initially they plan on opening the “fast and casual main floor” then two weeks later will open the upstairs bar and full service dining area. You can see their menu here.

In the meantime here is look at the first floor courtesy of Sprig & Sprout:

New Tavern – The Gryphon – Coming to Former Heritage India Space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


1337 Connecticut Ave, NW

Back in May Heritage India closed at 1337 Connecticut Ave, NW just south of Dupont Circle. A new tavern called The Gryphon will be taking over the space according to a recent liquor license application:

“New Tavern serving light fare. Entertainment with dancing and DJ. Seating capacity of 175, Occupancy Load of 192, and Sidewalk Café with 24 seats.”

In early Oct. Heritage India opened a new location in the former Skewers space above Cafe Luna at 1633 P Street, NW.

More Restaurants Applying for Liquor Licenses in Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth


1822 1st St, NW

Back in June we learned that an “Italian-influenced American restaurant” was coming to the great space at the corner of 1st and Seaton St, NW. They’ve now applied for a liquor license under the name Red Hen:

“New neighborhood restaurant with Italian roots. Seating capacity of 78, Occupancy Load of 99, and Sidewalk Café with 46 seats.”

That’ll be a sweet sidewalk cafe:

And just down the street the recently opened Aroi Thai has also applied for a liquor license at 1832 1st St, NW:

Also nearby don’t forget the new spanish tapas Costa Brava has also applied for a liquor license across the street at 1837 1st Street, NW.

Hard to believe it was over two years ago when Big Bear had their difficulties getting a liquor license in Bloomingdale.

New Restaurant from Owner of Thai X-ing Coming to 2020 9th Street, NW Hopes to Open in January

By Prince Of Petworth


2020 9th Street, NW

Back in May we learned that a new restaurant from the owner of Thai X-ing was coming to 2020 9th St, NW across the street from the 9:30 Club. At the time the name was listed under Thai-ger but a recent liquor license application lists the name as To Be Determined. It says:

“New Thai Restaurant specializing in Eastern and Western combined into something uniquely Thai with a total of 99 seats. Occupancy load of 99.”

Washingtonian shares a few more details:

“Vigsittaboot said he hopes to open the new place—which he says will share the same dishes and informal approach as Thai X-ing—by the beginning or end of January, and that he will temporarily close the Florida Avenue location in order to get the new spot up and running.”

I’m still hoping he keeps the name Thai-ger. Stay tuned.

DGS Jewish Deli Soft Opens in Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW

A reader sends word that Dupont’s new Jewish Deli, DGS, soft opens at 1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW:

“When I walked by yesterday [Saturday], the widows were all still papered – today [Sunday] they’re open!”

Looks like their promise of opening in early Nov. is coming true. YES!!!

Little Ricky’s Cuban-American Restaurant Soft Opening with a Pre-Fix Menu in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


3522 12th St, NE

Little Ricky’s located at 3522 12th Street, NE is soft opening at 5pm. Their facebook page says:

Little Ricky’s an American Paladar is finally going to open it’s doors on Nov 9th at 5pm. IMPORTANT TO NOTE- we will not be offering a full menu but rather for the month of November we will offer on Fri, Sat, and Sun evenings a Pre-fix 4 course meal. The menus will be posted in the next couple of days. The pre-fix dinner price will be south of $25 a person.

Or the Bar will also be open so just come in for a drink- that’s cool too.

Friday Nov 9th Pre-Fix Menu
Apps course choice of: Croquettas (Ham or Bacalao); Black bean Hummus with Plantain chips; Gambas al Ajillo
Soup Course: Green Plantain Soup; Caldo Gallego Soup
Main Course: Pollo Navarro (1/4 roasted chicken with hell’a good mojo); Lechon Asado; Grilled Fish (Lime & garlic marinade)
Sides (choice of 3) Black beans & rice; Tostones; Maduros; Yuca con Mojo; Tater Tots; Grilled veggie medley
Dessert Course: Flan; Ice Cream of the day; Arroz Con Leche

You can see more from their eventual permanent menu here.

Solly’s Starts Serving Food This Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and U St, NW

Solly’s kitchen helmed by Cuzn Mike finally opens at 1pm this Sunday. Unfortunately the expansion into the former Madjet Ethiopian space will not be ready (still finalizing a few issues) but you’ll now be able to order from the “regular” bar. Here’s a little sample of what you’ll be able to get:

“Chicken parm” chicken cutlet, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, shaved Parmesan, prosciutto

Shrimp po boy. Dressed I.e. lettuce tomato mayo pickle

Roast beef on sourdough. Lettuce tomato. Pickled red onion. Tiger sauce

Homemade potato chips

After Sunday their kitchen hours will be from 4 pm until 11pm the rest of the week.

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