Restaurants

Morty’s (Formerly Krupins) Closes in Tenleytown

By Prince Of Petworth

Ugh. Last week (Nov. 2) American University’s The Eagle Online tweeted, “The Eagle has confirmed that Morty’s is closing today.” Of course I read it as Morty’s was closing soon. So I was all excited to have one last great meal there this past weekend. Damn my poor reading skills!

Morty’s was located at 4620 Wisconsin Ave NW. It was one of my favorite breakfast spots. Damn it! I’m so sad. Oh well, I’m gonna go up to Russ and Daughters in NYC soon and I’m gonna pour out some lox and herring for you Morty.

At least Loeb’s Deli has reopened downtown…

Update on new Restaurant, Standard, Coming to 14th and S St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Feb. ’10 we learned that the old Garden District space at the corner of 14th and S St, NW would become a burger joint. A reader sends the heads up:

“I spoke to the guy and the girl out front and they told me that it’s going to be a burger/bbq/local stuff restaurant ”

So, I also headed over to the space and talked to some folks. And they also told me that the menu would be expanded from focusing solely on burgers to including a serious bbq component. Sweet! As you walk by you can now notice that some picnic tables are starting to be assembled. (In July we noted there would be a sidewalk cafe.) They hope to open this winter in what will be a soft opening since the majority of the space is outdoors. They can fit around 15 inside and around 99 outside. So in the spring time they will have a proper grand opening. I’ll be sure to update when opening dates are firmed up.

Do you like the addition of bbq options?

Old Vegetate Space Becomes Cafe Eagle at 1414 9th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Ever since Vegetate closed up back in Nov. ’09 I’ve been keeping a close eye on this space. Ed. Note: Still no word if/where Vegetate will reopen. Anyway, this past weekend I saw some people sitting inside and I knocked on the door.

I chatted with a few of the proprietors who were super kind and quite enthusiastic. They are def. open for business but I’d call it more of a soft opening. The menu is still being developed and refined (I’ll show the current menu after the jump) and they hope to have a liquor license in early Dec. Additionally a new sign will go up outside when the proper permits are in order.

I have to be honest, I never went to Vegetate so I’m not sure how much the space has changed. It is two floors with more seating and a bar area upstairs. (After the jump I’ll also show some more photos of the interior.) So, Cafe Eagle will be an Italian/Eritrean restaurant. At the moment the menu is nearly all Italian with one Eritrean option. Though as I mentioned, the menu is still being developed and refined. Do you think an Italian/Eritrean restaurant will do well at this location?


Downstairs

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

New Restaurant Coming to 1225 Connecticut Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

This is not to be mistaken with 1223 Conn. Ave, NW which has had a coming soon sign for a place called Dirty Martini (that was supposed to arrive in summer 2010, next to Lucky Bar).  1225 Connecticut Ave, NW is the new silver and glass building that recently went up on the corner of Connecticut and N St, NW.  While the information is sparse at the moment, it it’ll be interesting to find out more about the restaurant.  It’s liquor license application says simply:

“New global restaurant to seat 224. Total occupancy load is 391.”

I’m intrigued by a “global restaurant”. It also sounds like it’ll be huge. More details when they become available.

PoP Preview: DC-3 Opening on Barracks Row Wed.

By Prince Of Petworth

We spoke real briefly in the beginning of Oct. about DC-3 coming to 423 8th St. SE. When I was walking by last weekend they were kind enough to invite me in for a look and let me know that they’ll be opening up on Wed. Nov. 10th. Looks like they’re gonna win the battle with Chidogo, another hot dog place coming to U St, NW. DC-3 is from the guys behind Matchbox and has an airplane theme inside. They actually have an old DC-3 propeller blade on the wall:

The final touches were still being worked on when I stopped by but if the photos of the options are any indication – this place is going to be very successful:

Lots more photos, including inside and more hot dog options, after the jump. (more…)

Friday Question of the Day – Where Was Your Favorite Meal in DC?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user ken_1001

I’m gonna be a little selfish for today’s FQotD because I have a birthday coming up and I’m curious where some of your most memorable meals have been in the DC area? I’m not talking about most expensive, just most memorable. It could be something like Thai X-ing or it can be more high end like Komi. What jumps straight to your head when someone asks you – where is the best meal you’ve ever had in DC?

For me, in 13 years here, my favorite meal remains one I had at Obelisk (2029 P St NW). But I’m looking for a new one this year. Where should I go?

For Beer Lovers – Birch & Barley Hosts Special Dinner Featuring Smoky Schlenkerla Brews

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user slightlyworn

I know we’ve got a lot of beer loving readers, so start salivating…

From a press release:

What: Birch & Barley hosts a very special collaborative beer dinner with Matthias Trum, owner of the world-famous Brewery Tavern Schlenkerla of Bamberg, Germany, home of the original Rauchbier (Smoke Beer). Executive Chef Kyle Bailey joins forces with Wolfgang Theil, Executive Chef at Brewery Tavern Schlenkerla, to create a menu showcasing the flavors of Franconia.

The four-course menu was specially created to complement Trum’s exceptional beers. Trum will lead guests through each course and share stories of his beers and his family’s lauded brewery.

The dinner is priced at $55 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations to this dinner, please call Birch & Barley at 202-567-2576.

When: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 7 PM

Where: Birch & Barley is located at 1337 14th St, NW, Washington, DC

Menu and more info after the jump. (more…)

Judging Restaurants – Star & Shamrock

By Prince Of Petworth

I think Star & Shamrock has been open long enough for a proper judging. They are located at 1341 H Street, NE. And perhaps it is because I’m Jewish with a great, uh, er, affinity for elements of the Irish culture…but I freaking love this place. You can see their menu here. Thumbs up or down? For the fans – what’s your favorite food there?

Zee’s Caribbean Restaurant Opens up at 600 Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

I always enjoy spreading the word when a new restaurant opens up but it brings me even more pleasure when the proprietors are super nice people. Allow me to introduce the Ali-Aziz family from Trinidad (the Island not the neighborhood) who were so nice and welcoming to me. While I wasn’t able to grab a bite when I visited the food did smell great. And the space itself looks good too:

And while they have a nice bar set up they don’t think they’ll have their liquor license until the end of Nov./early Dec.:


Ali-Aziz family

They are open Mon: 4:00 pm – 1:00 am, Wed – Thurs: 11:00 am – 1:00 am, Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 2:00 am, and Sun:
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm. A bit more info on their Facebook page.

A few more pictures after the jump including a glance at the menu. Anyone check them out yet? (more…)

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