Restaurants

TakeEatEasy Coming to 1990 M St, NW – No Longer Affiliated with Fast Gourmet

By Prince Of Petworth


1990 M St, NW

Back in Jan. 2012 we learned TakeEatEasty would be coming to the former China Cafe space at 1990 M St, NW. The folks from Fast Gourmet write me to say that they are no longer affiliated with the project. Fast Gourmet owners Fernando and Lina Almiron write:

We wanted to in form you that our partnership with Juan Olivera has ended as of July 23rd. Juan (AKA Nacho) and Manuel Olivera are no longer part of Fast Gourmet. Fernando Almiron Founder and Owner of Fast Gourmet has purchased Mr. Oliveras shares and ended his partnership with him due to irreconcilable differences.

We want to make sure that is clear Fast Gourmet has nothing to do with the place the Oliveras are opening in the next coming months. TAKEATEASY is not part of Fast Gourmet and never was, this is a venture Mr.Olivera has with other investors.

As always our focus is to provide our clients a great dinning experience, nothing in the daily operations of the restaurant will change, just minor improvements to enhance the experience here at Fast Gourmet.

Bean and Bite Soft Opening Friday – Officially Opening Monday at 1152 15th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


1152 15th Street, NW

Bean and Bite is soft opening on Friday at 1152 15th St, NW just south of M Street. Their Website says:

Bean & Bite is a modern, fast, and casual delicatessen that serves as the go-to destination for unique house-made pastries, confections, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Experience inviting aromas of fresh-baked goods that create a cozy and friendly neighborhood gathering place. We have a friendly and approachable staff delivering fresh food efficiently in a casual yet sophisticated environment. Bean & Bite offers a great selection of premium brewed coffee and espresso procured from all over the United States.

You can see their menu here.

New Orleans Poboy Shop Opens in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


1205 19th St, NW

The New Orleans Poboy Shop has opened up at 1205 19th St, NW (just north of M Street.) You can see their menu here and specials here. Looking forward to hearing from the New Orleans expats to see if these are the real deal – we’ll revisit for a proper judging after they’ve been open for a bit.

Sweet Diablo Soft Opens this Morning at 19th and M St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


M Street, NW just west of 19th Street

In early Aug. we noted that Sweet Diablo coming to coming 19th and M St, NW looked close to opening. I stopped by yesterday and found out they’d be soft opening this morning with a grand opening in September. To start they will be open from 7:30am-6:30pm with possible later hours on Thurs. and Fri.

Originally from Portugal, they have other locations in Spain, Brazil and Australia. This will be their first US location (with plans for more to come.)

Here’s what they’re famous for:

But the cafe will offer more than chocolate cake including cheese cake, other pastries, coffee, tea, juices, salads and Paoninis (their version of paninis):

Check out the full menu after the jump. (more…)

Family-Style Saturday Suppers Coming to Art and Soul

By Prince Of Petworth


415 New Jersey Avenue, NW

From an email:

Starting this fall, Art and Soul introduces monthly Saturday Suppers. These intimate dinners will allow Chef Wes Morton to serve a style of food close to his heart and heritage: simple, Southern and family-style.

Dinners will begin with a reception and passed hors d’oeuvres on the patio (weather-permitting). Guests will then move indoors to enjoy a four-course, family-style supper with cocktail pairings and live music.

September 8 – Coastal Fare and Botanical Gin
October 13 – Oktoberfest Brats and Braus
November 10 – Wild Game and Whiskey

Details:

When: Second Saturday of every month this fall, beginning at 7pm
Reservations: Advance reservations and payment are required, and can be made by calling Art and Soul at 202.393.7777
Cost: $65 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity

847 Upshur St, NW to be Called “Good Bites of Petworth” will Serve “vegan, vegetarian, and comfort food”

By Prince Of Petworth


847 Upshur St, NW

A reader writes:

There’s a new restaurant coming to the 800 block of Upshur St., NW. It’s going to be called “Good Bites of Petworth.” According to Diego, the owner, it will serve “vegan, vegetarian, and comfort food,” or in other words, food that captures the character of the neighborhood.

We previously heard that the former King and I space at 847 Upshur St, NW would serve “good soul food.” It’ll be interesting to see if they turn out like Georgia Ave’s Everlasting Life or Soul Vegetarian. Updates as construction progresses.

Pound the Hill in Danger of Closing at 621 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

By Prince Of Petworth


621 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Pound the Hill opened up at 621 Pennsylvania Ave, SE in March 2011 (at about the same time they closed their NoMa location.) Pound the Hill’s Bistro launched in Jan. 2012.

Eater DC interviewed owner Karl Johnson:

How close are you to being forced to close?
That’s a really hard question to answer in this industry just because of the nature of how random cash flow is at some times. We’re in a pretty bad situation. We’re doing absolutely everything we can to not let that happen. That’s kind of why I sent out that email was not to say “we’re closed tomorrow” but to basically say, “this is very, very, very realistic that this might happen” and put my pride aside and say, basically, come help me.

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