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Protein Bar Opening in Penn Quarter this August

By Prince Of Petworth


7th and D St, NW courtesy of Protein Bar

Back in March we first heard protein bar was coming to the corner of 7th and D St, NW. Here’s a bit more info from a press release:

Chicago-based PROTEIN BAR will open a Washington, DC restaurant in August at the corner of 7th and D Streets NW in Penn Quarter, the first of several planned location in the DC metropolitan area. With a high protein, nutrition-rich and healthy carb menu, Protein Bar is designed for professionals on the go.

PROTEIN BAR ‘s menu will include customizable high-protein blended drinks, bowls, fresh-made chili, soups, salads, and the signature PROTEIN BAR-RITOs. Mindful of freshness and quality, PROTEIN BAR sauces and dressings are made in-house daily. All menu items are high in protein and fiber and low in empty calories and refined sugar. PROTEIN BAR uses organic, all-natural, and locally-sourced ingredients and provides a complete list of all nutritional information and ingredients for their entire menu.

Matt Matros, founder of PROTEIN BAR, opened the first restaurant in Chicago in May 2009 after shedding 60 pounds by following a high-protein diet. He created the eatery as a place where healthy food that provides the right balance of protein, good fat and healthy carbs can be universally accessible and affordable.

PROTEIN BAR at 7th and D Streets NW will serve seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Fiola Launches New Monday Summer Pasta Tasting Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

Fiola is located at 678 Indiana Ave, NW.

From a press release:

Starting today, pasta lovers are in for a treat as Fiola launches its special pasta tasting menu available every Monday night at the bar and lounge. From housemade spaghetti “chitarra” to delicate pappardelle, the five-course menu will be offered until the middle of September and will leave no shape unformed.

Priced at $45 per person excluding wine pairings and $90 per person including pairings, but not including tax and gratuity, the dishes on the new menu will change constantly and showcase a selection of chef’s summer favorites including spicy Bucatini with Prawns, Clams and Chilies and Risotto with Genovese pesto.

Participation of the entire party is required for guests choosing the tasting menu. The entire menu is listed below.

MONDAY PASTA TASTING MENU

Spaghetti “Chitarra”

Heirloom Tomatoes, Chilies, Basil =“Aglio, Olio and Peperoncino”

Risotto

Summer Pesto of Basil Genovese

Bucatini

Prawns, Manila Clams, Sea Urchins, Roasted Tomato, Spicy Controne Chilies

Pappardelle

Classic Ragu Bolognese, Compote of Wild Mushrooms, Bonati Parmigiano

Summer Mango Sweet Ravioli

Tasty Mon. Morning Scuttlebutt: Ray’s Hell Burger Still Coming to City Vista in Mt. Vernon Square?

By Prince Of Petworth


451 K St, NW

Back in Nov. 2010 Ray’s Hell Burger owner Michael Landrum confirmed he was opening 2 spots in the City Vista building at 5th and K St, NW. We recently saw that the planned bakery, RYSE, unfortunately fell through at 1045 5th St, NW and that space will now become a Sweetgreen. I had been hearing rumors that second spot fell through as well. But just last week I heard some potentially great news – the second spot at 451 K St, NW next to Mandu had been leased once again to Mr. Landrum. The scuttlebutt I heard was that he planned on having it function as a Ray’s Hell Burger during the day and a Ray’s the Steaks at night. Knock wood, knock wood. It would be wild given the apparent serious issues with the landlord but stranger things have happened. More info as it becomes available.

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