Restaurants

DC Conscious Cafe Coming to 1413 H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

This week in coming to H Street, NE – DC Conscious Cafe. A recent liquor license posted at the Buka Restaurant space at 1413 H St, NE says:

“New Restaurant. World Fusion menu. Social gatherings, book reading and speakers from the community. Entertainment will be provided. Occupancy load is 40.”

Cool. I’m eager to learn more about the book readings and speakers from the community. Sounds like it may have a Busboys and Poets vibe.

Ed. Note: World/global fusion seems to be where it’s at for the moment.

Dear PoPville – St. Arnold’s Opens in Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending word that St. Arnold’s (and Underground) located at at 3435B Connecticut Ave, NW opened up last Thursday.

Dear PoPville,

Upstairs: (seating for around 40)…very cool tables, light fixtures, full service bar. Complete menu of $18 mussel frites and then sandwiches/entrees/dessert waffles. Management says they are going to roll out brunch services in a few weeks to become more regular in the future. They are hoping to capitalize on the lack of good brunch spots in Cleveland Park (besides Dino, which happens to be next door). If you’re familiar w the former Sabores location, this upstairs seating area has roll up windows and will also have some outdoor seating when it gets warmer.

Downstairs, St Arnold’s Underground, is cool and a different atmosphere…basically a classier version of Atomic Billiards (also next door). Most exciting thing down here is a separate menu featuring New York Crif Dog style hotdogs…about 10 different variations from the classic (wrapped in bacon, deep fried) to the “Vietnamese.” $5 each.

Burger King to Start Delivery From Four DC Area Locations

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user DooleyPhoto

Speaking of Burger King, yesterday USA Today reported:

Burger King, the No. 2 burger chain, has quietly begun testing home delivery of its burgers, fries and other sandwiches since fall at four of its restaurants in the greater Washington, D.C., area, with an eye on expanding beyond that.

Be honest, we can be anonymous here, can you ever see yourself ordering Burger King for delivery?

Fuel Pizza Opens on K Street Wed., Win Free Food For a Year

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in mid-Dec. we noted the progress of Fuel Pizza coming to 1606 K St, NW in the former Burger King space. Well they are opening Wed. and apparently are giving away “free food for a year*” for the first 50 customers. I’m guessing the asterisk is to avoid a situation like this:

The sign says they open tomorrow at noon – so when do you think the line will start?

Dulcinea’s Turkish/Mexican Restaurant Coming to 2618 Georgia Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending word on a new restaurant, Dulcinea’s, coming to 2618 Georgia Ave, NW. The reader says Dulcinea’s will be a mix of Turkish and Mexican fare and hopes to open in a couple of months after renovations are completed.

Great news for this block of Georgia Ave. Word of Dulcinea’s follows the recently opened Mama Chuy’s taqueria located next door at 2620 Georgia Ave, NW. More info on Dulcinea’s as construction progresses.

Menomale Pizza Napoletana and Craft Beer Coming Soon to Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth

Pizza and Craft Beer is coming to Brookland. Menomale is coming soon to 2711 12th St, NE:


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Their Facebook page says:

“We are Americans inspired by our Italian and Irish roots to bring authentic beer and real pizza to the Brookland area of Washington D.C.”

It sounds like the pizza is gonna be the real deal:

Our oven was custom built and imported by us from Naples, Italy. Weighing in at 5,500 lbs, it’s made of a particular salt based stone only found in Positano, Italy. American manufacturers of this oven use a sand based stone, though it retains heat, the salt adds a unique texture and flavor to the crust. Typically US pizza ovens are most often gas fired, 550 degrees, and cook a pizza in about 8-10 minutes. Menomale’s centerpiece is wood-fired, 900 degrees, and will cook a pizza in about 90 seconds.

I emailed the owner who is hesitant to announce an exact opening date but believes they should be open by mid-Feb. They have already received their liquor license so beer will be pouring at that time as well. I’ll update with an exact opening date when it is finalized.

Mintwood Place Preview Photos – “Opening Soon”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photos courtesy of Mintwood Place

We last took a look at Mintwood Place back in early Dec. at 1813 Columbia Rd, NW below Perry’s in Adams Morgan. At the time they hoped to open by the end of the month. Unfortunately it’s gonna take a couple more weeks but in the meantime – they sent a few photos. It’s looking like it’s gonna be worth the wait:


MWP tagliatelle bolognese

Mad Momos “Global Fusion” Restaurant Coming to Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in March 2011 I mentioned that a new global fusion restaurant hoped to come to 3605 14th St, NW bringing a mix of Asian/Indian/Latin ingredients. After a small delay getting permits in order, I’m happy to share the news that things are back on track. The name of the restaurant will be Mad Momos and if construction goes according to plans, they hope to soft open sometime in May. One more detail from the global fusion mix – beer. They also hope to open a small scale beer garden in the back patio.

Stay tuned for more details as construction progresses.

Southern Hospitality Opening Thursday, 5pm in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Southern Hospitality located in the former Adams Mill Bar and Grill space at 1813 Adams Mill Rd, NW opens Thurs. 5pm. Thanks to GC for sending the photos. I wish I could share more info about Southern Hospitality but they don’t return my queries. I am eager to see what all the secrecy is about. We’ll def. be back for a judging in a month or so. If anyone stops by let us know what you think.

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