Restaurants

Sakuramen Opening in Adams Morgan Today, May 22nd!

By Prince Of Petworth


2441 18th St, NW

Back in Jan. 2012 I mentioned that a new Ramen shop might be coming to the former Jumbo Slices and Kabob space at 2441 18th St, NW in Adams Morgan. They are opening today! Their Web site says:

We’re just a couple guys who are passionate about ramen, which we feel is the ultimate comfort food, inspiring childhood memories of sharing with family and friends. Our sole focus is to create the best ramen on the planet, without using artificial flavorings of any kind, sourced from pure bone broth coupled with the freshest ingredients available.

We do NOT favor any particular style or cultural influence when it comes to our ramen dishes. With an unbridled approach to culinary creativity, we strive to deliver a unique dining experience that highlights a fusion of diverse flavors from across the globe. From ramen houses in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Seoul, to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York, we are pleased to see that others love ramen as much as we do… and so we are especially proud to open our doors in Washington DC, in the heart of a city we love to call home.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Humbly Yours…

You can see their menu here.

The Sri Lankan Supper Club at Montserrat House June 8th

By Prince Of Petworth


2016 9th St, NW

From an email:

The Sri Lankan Supper Club at Montserrat House
Prepared by Skiz Fernando

June 08, 2012
7PM, One seating only, space is very limited

S.H. Fernando Jr. (aka “Skiz”) is a journalist, filmmaker, musician, and gastronaut. His most recent book, Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking, which focuses on the cuisine of his homeland, was a New York Times notable cookbook for 2011. A specialist in the flavors of Asia, Skiz travels and writes about food for his blog, Rice&Curry, dedicated to all things spicy.

$50 Per Person. Purchase Tickets here.

See Menu after the jump. (more…)

Poutine Party at Rhino bar on Friday, June 29th from 7-10pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Feb. 2012 we learned that the Eat Wonky truck would cease operations. Fear not poutine lovers – you’re in luck:

Unpretentious Foodies Rejoice! Experience the best cheese, fry, and gravy goodness of your life! Our Poutine Party with open bar will burst onto the scene at Rhino in Georgetown [3295 M Street NW] on Thursday, June 7th Friday, June 29th from 7-10pm.

Poutine is the delectable combination of natural cut fries, white cheddar squeaky cheese
and brown gravy. It is a deliciously indulgent dish that originated in Quebec in the late
1950s and is prominent across Canada.

The Poutine Party combines all that delectable French fried goodness with a magnificent open bar featuring local brews from Chocolate City, as well as Miller Lite, Coors Lite, Sam Adams, Sam Adams Seasonal, Yuengling. Corona. Liquor includes Cuervo, Barcardi, Smirnoff, and more!

Get your tickets at www.eventstir.org/events/poutine for only $25.

What’s Shakin’ in the Makin’ Vol. 27 – DGS Delicatessen

By Prince Of Petworth


1317 Connecticut Ave, NW

A reader asks:

“Any word on DGS Deli? Just had Mile End in NYC and it was delish.. gonna need a more local smoked meat fix!”

Back in Feb. 2012 DGS Delicatessen had applied for a liquor license at 1317 Connecticut Ave, NW in Dupont Circle:

“Traditional Jewish delicatessen serving house-cured meats, fish, bread, bagels, and bialys with a seating capacity of 90 and total occupancy load of 127. Applicant requests a summer garden with 12 seats.”

I checked in with one of the owners and he writes:

“We are still on schedule for summer opening.”

Though much construction still needs to be completed. I will update with more specific dates as construction progresses.

Tandoori Time Closes in Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1140 19th St, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up that Tandoori Time has closed at 1140 19th St, NW. Tandoori Time was located above the former Via 19/Pho DC which closed in March 2012. THe reader was a fan of Tandoori’s takeout options. Were there any other fans?

Bloomingdale Scuttlebutt: Spanish Tapas Restaurant and an American Pub Coming Soon?

By Prince Of Petworth


1837 1st St, NW

Big scuttlebutt for Bloomingdale this morning. I hear that two long term vacant spaces have finally been leased. The first one is the yellow building right next to Rustik at 1837 1st St, NW – I hear a Spanish Tapas restaurant will be coming into that space.


1822 1st St, NW

Perhaps more exciting is the scuttlebutt for the big yellow building at the corner of 1st and Seaton St, NW (1822 1st St, NW) that has long had massive potential. Well, I’m hearing it has finally been leased and an American Pub is on the way. It’s been tough to find out specifics but if either of these properties have finally been leased, it’ll be great news.

Oh yeah, I’m also hearing another restaurant is looking at a nearby space as well. Stay tuned…

Energy Kitchen Coming to 19th and L St, NW – Last Chance to See “Authentic Asian Cousin” Sign

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Here’s the new restaurant that is going right next to the new SweetGreen that is opening on L in between 20th and 19th. A guard said they would be opening in July.”

Energy Kitchen’s Web site says:

We take the guesswork out of eating healthy by offering a completely guilt-free, fail-proof menu. There are no hidden temptations, no hidden calories and, best of all, no regrets. Everything on our menu is grilled, baked or steamed, never fried, and always under 500 calories.

Our grass-fed beef is free range, 90% lean and all natural. All of our buns and wraps are made with whole wheat (not to mention a whole lotta love). Plus, all of our beverages are low calorie, our dressings fat-free and our meals as delicious as they are healthy. Go ahead, dig into a low-fat, high-protein meal that tastes great and that you can feel good about. Serves you right (really, it does!).

You can see their menus here.

“And to the commenter that wanted the Asian “Cousin” sign to be captured before they tore it down, well, here it is.”

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