Stubs Kitchen and Wine is coming to the long vacant former corner store at 1401 T St, NW (next to Policy restaurant at 14th and T St, NW.) The restaurant “will serve upscale American cuisine, heavily influenced by authentic Italian attitude and passion for food.”
Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
From a press release:
Jonathan Waxman has joined acclaimed Rosa Mexicano as Chef-in-Residence, where the accomplished chef will curate its 2012 Flavors of Mexico series, seasonal celebrations that highlight the diversity of Mexican cuisine today, as well as lend inspiration to new menu items and invigorate some traditional favorites. As chef and owner of Barbuto in New York City, author of cookbooks “A Great American Cook” and “Italian My Way,” and a former contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, Waxman brings his expertise and inspired, market-fresh approach to the restaurant group with 12 locations nationwide.
Each season, Rosa Mexicano will offer a thematic menu created by Chef-in-Residence Waxman. The following previews Rosa Mexicano’s Flavors of Mexico 2012 series, available at its restaurants nationwide.
Winter: Eclectic Cuts (Feb-March)
Combat cold weather with hearty, lesser known cuts of slow-cooked meat such as Pork Cheek Casserole and Lamb Neck Enchiladas.Spring: Mexican Passover (April)
Inspired by Mexico’s rich Jewish history dating back to the Spanish Inquisition, Waxman will celebrate the fusion of cultures and current culinary trends in Mexico City with dishes such as Matzo Chilaquiles, Red Snapper Gefilte Fish and Tecate Braised Brisket.Summer: Foods of Baja (June)
With the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of California on either side, this summer celebration of Baja will prominently feature seafood and refreshing coastal drinks to keep palates cool from coast to coast.Fall: Day of the Dead (Oct-Nov)
Get in the spirit of All Saints Day and All Souls Day (November 1-2) with Waxman’s personal take on traditional dishes, which will combine ancient mole and chile-laced recipes with the season’s best produce.
Rosa Mexicano is located at 575 7th St, NW in Penn Quarter and one is coming soon to Friendship Heights.
Thanks to all who sent emails. Southern Hospitality replaces Adams Mill Bar and Grill located at 1813 Adams Mill Rd, NW. Last we heard:
“They will specialize in American fare with $10 small plates and $20 entrees to include salmon and filet mignon among many others.”
Dear PoPville,
Went to Maoz for lunch today only to find it closed with no sign. Know what’s going on?
Sadly, Maoz located at 1817 M Street, NW has closed. Bisnow reported over the holidays:
“We had a great run,” owner Quinn Wallis tells us. “We had very loyal customers. People loved our food. But unfortunately, at the end of the day, we just weren’t able to get enough people through the door.”
Unfortunately this was the only Maoz location in DC.
Dear PoPville,
Walked past St. Arnold’s on the way to work this morning. Brown paper is off the windows, tables and chairs are set up, and a cleaning crew was in. A woman walking out of the place told me that they would be “open on Thursday or Friday.” Place looks great!
St. Arnold’s is located in the former Sabores space next to Dino at 3435B Connecticut Ave, NW. This will be their 2nd location. Their first spot is located in Dupont at 1827 Jefferson Place, NW.
Stay tuned for an update when the Underground at St. Arnold’s opens in the basement section of the former Club Soda space:
Dear PoPville,
Thought on such a cold day news of springtime sidewalk cafes would be welcome. While picking up carryout, the owner of the delicious and appropriately-rave-Yelp-reviewed Red Toque at 6th and R NW mentioned that he had been working with the ANC to get permits to fix-up the side-yard into outdoor seating. I have always thought this little tree-shaded yard would make an excellent outdoor dining area – and w/ Beau Thai relatively recently opening their outdoor dining this little stretch of R street in Shaw could be quite nice in the spring.
Red Toque is located at 6th and R St, NW.
The Pig coming to 1320 14th St, NW in Logan Circle has named their chef. From a press release:
Chef Garret Fleming has cooked for First Lady Michelle Obama, Sen. John McCain, Lenny Kravitz, many other celebrities, and regular folks. From Charleston, SC to Castine, ME, he has headed kitchens with an emphasis in Southeastern American cooking. Recently he served as Executive Chef of The Lincoln in Washington, with previous positions at Eatonville in DC, and Stella’s in Maine. He attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. In his new role as Chef de Cuisine of The Pig, Fleming will work with Executive Chef Billy McCormick to create and implement a diverse menu focusing on locally sourced ingredients.
EatWell DC’s fifth restaurant, The Pig, is slated to open in spring of 2012 and will be a pork- centric concept specializing in hand-made and nose to tail cuisine. All meat and produce will be sourced locally and raised ethically. Inspiration comes from EatWell’s own natural farm, in La Plata, MD; and produce from this farm will be a focal point of The Pig’s menu.
Chef Fleming plans to center the Pig’s menu around hand-made, natural and local ingredients, celebrating the salumeria and charcuterie styles of Europe. The most exciting challenge for Chef Garret will be using the whole animal, especially parts others might disregard. Chef Fleming finds influence in by regions that butcher, cure and prepare pork differently, but all that celebrate the swine as king. He is looking forward to an upcoming trip to Sicily where he’ll be working traditional salumerias to gain experience from producers with centuries of history. Chef Fleming’s style is an amalgam of classical French and southern Italian cooking, with influences from his birthplace of Charleston, SC; a port city known for its “low-country” cuisine historically linked to its Spanish, French, Italian and African roots. He is particularly excited by the intimate size of The Pig, at just 70 seats as it will allow him to showcase his talents and still have his hands on every plate of food.
Last night a PoPville twitter follower wrote:
“New burger joint at intersection of 14&U wants a 40-seat sidewalk cafe??? Umm… No.”
I asked @AdamLDC what he thought was a reasonable number and he replied:
“Zero would be a reasonable at one of the most crowded intersections in the city.”
A liquor license application posted out front of Black and Orange coming to 14th and U St, NW [1931 14th St, NW] says:
“New restaurant specializing in hamburgers & Latin food. Occupancy load is 79. Sidewalk café has 40 seats.”
Do you guys agree that 40 seats is not reasonable for a sidewalk cafe at this location? Perhaps they could negotiate a way to use the parking lot next door? If they are only talking about the sidewalk itself – do you think any number of cafe seating would be appropriate?
Image via google street view
Dear PoPville,
Crêpes-A-Go-Go on P Street is gone. Of all things, the space is going full-circle: Shear Artistry (a hair salon) is supposed to be opening there. (It was a Hair Cuttery when I moved here 20 years ago.) I’ll miss CAGG…they had wonderful crêpes and their gelato was awesome.
I also called Crepes a Go Go Wed. afternoon and they’ve confirmed they closed their Dupont location at 2122 P St, NW. They did say they hope to find a new location possibly in the neighborhood in about a month. Stay tuned for more info on that when it becomes available.
Where there any fans of Crepes a go-go? You can see their menu here. Their sister store Crepes on the Walk remains open in Chinatown/Penn Quarter near the movie theater at 701 7th St, NW.
Another incredible transformation. Hard to imagine this used to be Jandara located at 2606 Connecticut Ave. NW in Woodley Park. I stopped in on Monday and (I’ve been following the construction every few weeks) I know I say this a lot but seriously – the place looks amazing. They soft opened earlier this week. Anyone stop by? To start dining hours (the bar can stay open later) are 5-10pm during the week and 5-11pm on weekends.
What do you think of the build out? The menu?
Lots more photos including a look at the opening week menu after the jump. (more…)