Restaurants

Tempting Scuttlebutt for Woodley Park/Adams Morgan – Steak’n Egg to Open a 2nd Location?

By Prince Of Petworth

I got a very tempting tweet saying:

“owner of steak&eggs in tenlytown is vying for a 2nd location in old rug store at intersection of connecticut and calvert by the bridges”

Osman & Joe’s Steak’n Egg Kitchen currently has a DC location in Tenleytown at 4700 Wisconsin Ave NW. You can see their menu here. When we discussed their murals back in Feb. ’10 there were a few fans.

The rug store that the tipster is referring to was Jamshid’s Antique and New Oriental Rugs located at 2313 Calvert St, NW which closed in March ’11. Another reader had heard that CVS would be moving into that space. But the mere fact that Steak’n Egg is looking for a 2nd location is good news. Do you think a 2nd location in the Woodley/Adams Morgan area would do well?

I’ll be sure to follow up on this particular location or whichever is ultimately chosen. Stay tuned. And pray that it is true!

U Street Music Hall Launching New Menu Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo of Pork Belly Donut by Sean O’Grady via tittsworth

U Street Music Hall is located at 1115 U St NW.

From an email:

This Saturday the U Street Music Hall in Washington, DC, is revamping
its menu in celebration of the new Tittsworth + Alvin Risk EP – “Two
Strokes Raw”

Chef Erik-Bruner Yang of Toki Underground has worked tirelessly to
re-envision U Street Music Hall’s menu in time for this release party.
While existing favorites such as the grilled cheese, and the flagship
staple, the Pho Dog will still be on hand to sate party going palates,
several new centerpieces will be rolling out this Saturday:

Curry Chicken Ramen Brat– A spicy Bratwurst stuffed with Japanese
curry chicken and topped with curry lemon kewpie mayo, fried shallots
and cilantro served on a toasted bun

Sloppy Cho– A Chasu pork sloppy joe served on a toasted bun with Toki
made barbeque sauce and topped with cilantro

Pork Belly Donut– house cured thick bacon served between two grilled
glazed donuts

There is a full post with more in depth information plus tantalizing
photos on Tittsworth’s website here.

Judging Restaurants – Bistro 18

By Prince Of Petworth

Bistro 18 recently opened up in Adams Morgan at 2420 18th Street NW. Their Web site says:

Nestled in the middle of Adams Morgan, Bistro 18; the meeting place of the eaters, loungers and artists. From a perfectly grilled fillet to our Quinoa pilaf with asparagus and Portobello mushroom to our cranberry walnut French toast served on the weekend brunch. At any time of day, we are your neighborhood eatery. Our bar and lounge area with five flat screen TVs can peak the interests of any sports enthusiasts or news junkies. If you’re a connoisseur of the arts, you can check out over fifty feet of art exhibits from local artists. For those that are in need of a mid day break stop by for a C & C; a freshly brewed cappuccino and gourmet cup cake!

You can see their menus here.

Anyone check them out yet? Another good brunch option?

Uh Oh – Looks Like Brightwood Bistro is for Sale

By Prince Of Petworth

Brightwood Bistro is located at 5832 Georgia Avenue, NW. Their Web site says:

Style and elegance meets great food in an inviting atmosphere at The Brightwood Bistro. Our menu emphasizes New American Cuisine which is a fusion of many ethnic backgrounds. Best known for our Crab Cakes in the District of Columbia! Our menu ranges from Thai Shrimp Noddle Soup, Carribbean Style Bone Fish to southern dishes as Shrimp and Grits and Po’ Boy Sandwiches. Were are always dishing up our best in pleasing any pallet. Featuring a Friday “Early” Happy Hour from 4pm -7pm, a Sunday Jazz Brunch from 10am – 4pm, and Daily Appetizer Specials from 5pm-7pm, there’s always something going on at The Brightwood Bistro. Come let us show you what all the fuss is about. At The Brightwood Bistro, your first time definitely won’t be your last.

You can see their menu here.

Thanks to an eagle eyed reader for sending this sales listing:

Ground Floor Opportunity to purchase 3000 Square foot condominium unit with fully functioning restaurant in rapidly developing area. Within blocks of incoming Walmart & Walter Reed re-development.Title to property will also include a Bill of Sale for fixtures, equipment and furniture. Property has great frontage and visibility. Two garage parking spaces convey.

Asking price is – $1,080,000.

La Carbonara Italian Restaurant Closes at 1926 9th St NW in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

La Carbonara (Italian Restaurant) was located at 1926 9th St NW (south of U St, NW.) We judged them back in April ’09. Their phone has been disconnected and I noticed the for sale sign out front last Sunday. Anyone know when they closed? Will anyone miss them? Were there any fans of their former art event called Spirito di Vino?

I’ll be sure to keep an eye on the space to see who purchases it.

Ed. Note: I recognize that homelessness is still an issue in this corridor and in our city.  It is not my intention to trivialize the seriousness of this problem by including this photo with this post.

Judging Restaurants – Snap

By Prince Of Petworth

Snap opened up in Adams Morgan at 2475 18th St NW back in Sept. 2010. (They also have a Georgetown location at 1062 Thomas Jefferson St NW.) Back in Jan. a reader noted that they were closed during the day on weekdays at the Adams Morgan location. I’m happy to note that the Adams Morgan location is now open during the day on weekdays (the photo above was taken Monday afternoon).

Any fans of the Adams Morgan location?

Shake Shack Opens in Dupont Today

By Prince Of Petworth

You heard it here first as mere scuttlebutt back on Aug. 10th 2010 – the day has finally arrived! Shake Shack opens today at 1216 18th St NW just off, Connecticut Ave, NW.

If anyone braves the lines let us know if you think it was worth wait.

Yellowhouse Closes in Shaw/Ledroit – Building Painted White

By Prince Of Petworth

We judged Yellowhouse back in June ’09. I just noticed that their sign has been flipped over and the building painted white at the 600 block of T Street, NW near the Howard Theater and Florida Ave. I’ll be sure to keep my eye on the space to see if someone else is moving in.

At the time we discussed Yellowhouse there was lots of talk about nearby Zenebech Injera which had temporarily closed but is of course now open with a liquor license.

Ketcha Fire BBQ Coming to 928 U St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all the readers who sent word (and photos) about U Street’s new BBQ option. Ketcha Fire will be located at 928 U St, NW next to Pinz-n-Needles Tattoo shop (by Vermont Ave.) Their Web site is still under construction but you’ll be able to see their menu here soon. We’ll def. be back for a taste soon.


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Zabb Modern Asian Restaurant Progressing at Old Straits of Malaya Space on 18th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Jan. we learned that a new Thai place was going to come into the old Straits of Malaya space at 1836 18th Street, NW. There’s been a lot of progress on the construction and I just noticed a logo for the new restaurant coming in – Zabb Asian Restaurant. They also have a location in Manassas VA and you can see that restaurant’s menu here. Hopefully they open in time to enjoy their great roof deck. Stay tuned.

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