Restaurants

Sticky Fingers to Appear on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars

By Prince Of Petworth

Sticky Fingers is located at 1370 Park Rd NW in Columbia Heights. Whenever I post about them it always evokes heated comments. I know people have burned out a bit on cupcake news but I think this is pretty cool. From Veg News Daily:

After Chloe Coscarelli won season one of Cupcake Wars, vegan bakers are back on season two, represented by Washington, DC-based shop Sticky Fingers Bakery. Sticky Fingers co-founder Doron Petersan says the show’s producers had the well-established bakery on their radar, and invited them to apply to be on the show.

Cupcake Wars airs on March 8 and will be a competition-filled hour.

Judging Restaurants – The Source

By Prince Of Petworth

The Source is located in the Newseum building at 575 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. I figured since it’s Wed. house porn, I throw some restaurant porn up as well. Is this restaurant porn? I just assume so because the First Lady and President recently ate there. Their Web site says:

The Source is the first fine dining restaurant in the nation’s capital headlined by Chef Wolfgang Puck. Designed by EDG, the three-level restaurant is the signature dining experience at the Newseum, an interactive museum dedicated to the news. The Source offers two distinct dining experiences as well as a private room located on the lower level that seats up to 40 guests.

The ground floor bar and lounge where guests enter offers approachable dining in a casual setting with a traditional Japanese Izakaya menu featuring Asian-inspired delights. Upstairs, guests can enjoy a menu that features modern interpretations of Asian dishes. The modern aesthetic design boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that line the restaurant and a two-story, temperature-controlled glass wine wall linking the main floor with the upstairs that holds more than 2,000 bottles of the restaurant’s impressive collection.

You can see their menus here.

Free Breakfast at The Brown Bag’s new Downtown Location on Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth

I guess the coolness of this offer will depend on how much snow we get…

From a press release:

This Thursday, January 27, The Brown Bag restaurant will host a Grand Opening event to showcase their latest location at 1625 Eye Street NW in Washington, DC.

The Brown Bag was originally founded in 2002, opening their first location in Bethesda.

Over the past nine years, the fast casual sensation has expanded to five locations spanning Maryland, Virginia and the District.

The Brown Bag is designed around their signature “Build your Own” menu. Whether a customer is looking for an omelet, salad, sandwich or noodle bowl, they can get exactly what they want to eat by designing their meal to their specifications at each and every visit.

This Thursday, January 27th from 7:30am-10am The Brown Bag is inviting everyone to check out their newest store and enjoy a complimentary breakfast with pastries, muffins and Swing’s Coffee.

You can see their menu here. Any fans?

Mandu’s 2nd Locations Opens up in Mt. Vernon Square Mon. 5pm

By Prince Of Petworth

I had the opportunity to stop by Mandu’s 2nd location in Mt. Vernon Square Sat. afternoon to take a quick peek at the space. It is located at 453 K Street, NW in the City Vista complex next door to Kushi. The space looks great and I’m digging the duck theme. Though the classic bibim bap will still be available, Kitchen Manager, Je Kang told me that the Mt. Vernon square location will also have a few options not available at the 1805 18th St, NW location including a few more vegetarian options. (See mock service menu after the jump.)

We judged Mandu’s 18th St, NW location back in Feb. ’09.


1st floor bar

More photos including the mock service menu after the jump. (more…)

More Good Lunch Options: The Upper Crust Pizzeria Coming to Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

It’s been a good couple of weeks for new lunch options for those who work near the White House. Spice Indian Bistro recently opened up at 17th and Penn. NW and we recently learned that Wicked Waffle was coming to 1712 Eye St, NW. Add a new pizza option to the list.

The Upper Crust Pizzeria will be coming to 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (next to a relatively new Roti.) A recent liquor license application says:

“Gourmet Pizzeria offering dine-in, take out, and delivery. Occupancy load of 34.”

A good pizza place at this location would be a phenomenal addition for the lunch crowd.

Update: You can see their Facebook page here:

“OFFICIAL Facebook for Boston’s best pizza with 17 locations in and around Boston; 1 in Key West. Coming soon to DC!”

Judging Restaurants – Taberna Del Alabardero

By Prince Of Petworth

Taberna Del Alabardero is located at 1776 I Street NW (Entrance On 18th Street between H and I). According to their Web site:

“In his first venture abroad, Luis Lezama crossed the Atlantic to open Taberna Del Alabardero in the Nation’s Capital city on March 27, 1989. Washingtonian Magazine restaurant critic Robert Shoffner calls it “The best Spanish restaurant in the Country”. The New York Times enthusiastically greeted the restaurant’s arrival, just four blocks from The White House, saying Lezama was “… finally bringing a sophisticated Spanish Kitchen to the Nation’s Capital…

Since 1989 Taberna quickly garnered high praise and a legion of acolytes, fast forward 21 years later executive Chef Javier Romero continues to carry the torch that was established. While the restaurant regularly plays host to diplomats and dignitaries, all of our guest are special, and we welcome you as we would into our own home.

You can see their menus here.

Any must order items?

When is it Time to Take Down the Grand Opening Sign?

By Prince Of Petworth

Bistro La Bonne has been open about a full year on U St, NW. I actually think it’s quite good. But I couldn’t help but notice the grand opening sign is still flying proudly. After a year. So what’s the appropriate amount of time to have a grand opening sign?


And for fun – what’s the longest one up that you’ve seen announcing a grand opening. I think there was a hair salon nearby, actually, that had a grand opening sign for at least 6 years.

Wicked Waffle Coming to 1712 Eye St, NW Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

Looks like another potentially good lunch spot is coming to downtown.  Actually if waffles are involved this could be epic.  Stay tuned for updates when they come close to opening up.

The 1700 block of Eye St, NW will be pretty popular once next store neighbor Loeb’s NY deli finally opens next door as well:

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