Restaurants

First Look Inside Ashok Bajaj’s, Rosedale, Opening Tomorrow in Van Ness!! (Thurs.)

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Greg Powers

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, is pleased to announce the October 24, 2024 unveiling of his new restaurant, Rosedale, located at 4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20008, in the Forest Hills neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of the nation’s capital. Named for an important estate in Cleveland Park’s historic district, this new American concept will be a welcome addition to Northwest, Washington, D.C. Bajaj tapped James Beard Foundation’s award-nominated restaurant designer Martin Vahtra of Projects Design Associates of New York to design Rosedale. Rosedale opens with seating for 100 guests indoors with a patio seating 30 guests for outdoor dining, weather permitting. The restaurant will serve dinner and Sunday brunch and is within easy walking distance of the Van Ness UDC Metro station. (more…)

Maman Joon reportedly opening new location in Truxton Circle on Friday!

By Prince Of Petworth


1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street

Update to the update: Another reader stopped by and they now say opening Friday!

Thanks to Isiah for the Maman Joon update:

“They look like they are giving away some free meals today and have a Wednesday opening date.
Also in a month or so they will offer crossaints and coffee (Arabic espresso) in the morning.” (more…)

Life Alive Organic Cafe coming to former SoulCycle space in West End

By Prince Of Petworth


“the former soulcycle location at 2301 M Street, NW”

Thanks to Jessica for sending news about Life Alive Organic Cafe coming to the former SoulCycle space.

From a press release:

“Life Alive Organic Café is thrilled to announce its expansion into Washington, D.C. as the brand’s first-ever location outside of its home state of Massachusetts. This marks a significant milestone for the beloved concept (now in its 20th year) known for its invigorating, made-from-scratch food. The D.C. cafe will be located in the West End at 2301 M St NW. (more…)

“If you’re going to add a 20% fee and then encourage tipping on top of that, maybe you should just raise your prices?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

A 20% service charge at a restaurant is not uncommon these days, but this from Etto was a new one for me. If you’re going to add a 20% fee and then encourage tipping on top of that, maybe you should just raise your prices? It feels misleading to advertise a price on the menu and then ask the customer to add 30-40% more once the bill comes.“

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