Restaurants

“Pumpkin Celebrated At LINCOLN Restaurant This Month”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“With Autumn descending upon DC, the annual pumpkin harvest has inspired a set of pumpkin dishes and cocktails on LINCOLN’s menu for the month of October. In keeping with the change of the seasons and the availability of fresh and local ingredients, LINCOLN’s Corporate Executive Chef, Demetrio Zavala, showcases pumpkin prepared in three creative forms: two savory and one dessert:

• Bacon Wrapped Pumpkin Lollipops topped with Spiced Bourbon Honey
• Pumpkin Scallops with Lobster Mushrooms, Swiss Chard and Truffle Mustard
Cream
• Pumpkin Bread Pudding served with Eggnog Ice Cream and Candied Sage
Leaves

LINCOLN’s mixology team has also added pumpkin to its bar program with Pumpkin infusions featuring Pumpkin Bourbon and Pumpkin Spiced Bourbon. For the beer lover’s, LINCOLN has added Schlafly Pumpkin Ale to their beer menu for the month. Playing off the restaurant’s popular Emancipation Punch Bowls, LINCOLN will be introducing Harvest Punch Bowls consisting of:

• 18oz Bengal Spice Tea
• 60z Clove Syrup
• 6oz Lemon Juice
• 6oz Chairmans Reserve Spiced Rum
• 6oz Corsair Pumpkin Spice Moonshine
• 1oz Regans Orange Bitters
• 5 Slices of Orange

The Pumpkin menu items will be available at LINCOLN starting Oct. 5 and will be featured throughout the entire month of October.

LINCOLN Restaurant is located at 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW”

The Federalist Restaurant Coming to the Madison Hotel

By Prince Of Petworth

The Madison Hotel is located at 1177 15th St NW (15th and M St, NW.) A Craigslist ad advertising for positions says:

“The Federalist is focused on resurrecting the culinary traditions of the Mid- Atlantic region. By exploring the food culture of a blossoming nation we have created a menu that is inspired by 18th century American food lovers and executed through local producers and purveyors. It will feature heirloom varietal vegetables and dishes inspired by the early American-European union, as well as the flavors of the vibrant spice route. Our focus is preparing thoughtful yet accessible cuisine.”

“…inspired by 18th century American food lovers” I’m intrigued. We’ll definitely revisit when they open.

Dear PoPville – Persian food in DC?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user thisisbossi

“Dear PoPville,

Here’s a question I’ve had for a while and would love if you could crowdsource: Ever since the awesome Caravan Grill on 18th Street closed down in 2007, I have been looking for another good Persian restaurant in the area. Can anyone tell me where I could find a great fesenjoon, especially within the District?”

There are a few Afghan choices but does anyone know of good Persian in the area?

Judging Restaurants – The Codmother

By Prince Of Petworth

The Codmother opened up in June ’11 at 1334 U St, NW underneath Touchdown sports bar. Their Facebook page says:

“The Codmother will be a true Washingtonian Chippie and will bring this awesome traditional British food to our City with a few modern touches with a wide selection of beers and whiskeys. Therefore we proudly (also ironically) call our chippie an artisanal junk food heaven.”

Any fans?

Latino Restaurant Coming to Former Tegeste Space in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in August Tegeste Ethiopian Restaurant abruptly closed at 3521 14th St, NW. I noticed some workers there last weekend and although there was a bit of a language barrier they said that a new Latino restaurant would be opening up in about 2 weeks. I’ll post an exact opening date when it is announced.

Ed. Note: this space was previously home to Catti Mexican Restaurant.

Judging Food Trucks – CapMac

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user yostinator

From their Web site:

“CapMac exists to bring delicious food to the masses at an affordable price. We aim to elevate your daily food experience and to satisfy not only your stomach but also your soul. Our food is hand crafted, fresh everyday, and made with best ingredients around.”

You can see their menu here and find their location on twitter here.

Any fans?

Judging Restaurants – Nora

By Prince Of Petworth

Restaurant Nora is located at 2132 Florida Ave, NW. It’s Web site says:

“Originally constructed in the 19th century as a grocery store, the main dining room has been artistically transformed and decorated with a collection of museum quality antique Mennonite and Amish crib quilts. Here or in our Wine Library with its unique Wine Cellar, the Garden Room, Gallery or Parlor you can enjoy elegant dining in a relaxed intimate setting. The eclectic menu, which changes daily, serves organic new-American cuisine in Nora’s own creative style.

In April 1999, Restaurant Nora became America’s first certified organic restaurant. This means that 95% or more of everything that you eat at the restaurant has been produced by certified organic growers and farmers all who share in Nora’s commitment to sustainable agriculture. Nora always offers seasonal, fresh organic food, prepared in a healthy, balanced way and enjoys a “big following” of environmentalists and politicians, who can eat here with a clear conscience, knowing that what’s on their plate hasn’t polluted the environment, is healthy for them, and tastes good too.”

You can see their menus here. Any fans?

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