Restaurants

Friday Question of the Day: What Restaurant/Bar Do You Miss Most

By Prince Of Petworth


Fear Not, El Limeno Still Open for Business!

I got a few emails yesterday asking if El Limeno (200 block of Upshur St, NW) had gone out of business. I’m happy to say that they were just closed for one day but are open for business with their regular hours.

But it got me thinking that’d I’d be pretty sad if they did close. Which also got me thinking – which DC restaurant or bar that has closed do I most miss. Believe it or not the first thing that jumped in my head was the bagel place in Cleveland Park. They weren’t the best bagels in the world but they were reliable. While we’re in Cleveland Park I also liked that Asian fusion restaurant that was in Dino’s space. Anyone remember the name of that place?

So for the FQotD: Are there any restaurants or bars that you really love that have closed?

Another Food Truck Coming To DC

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo above of Sauca Food truck

According to their twitter page @CapMac describes itself as:

“Introducing The District’s newest food truck specializing in the best fresh pasta dishes in The Nation’s Capitol”

Do you like the idea of a fresh pasta dishes truck?

I’m still waiting for the Lobster Roll truck.

Do you have a current favorite food truck? What food truck would you like to see next? I’ve heard folks pining for a melted cheese truck…

Judging Restaurants – Horace & Dickie’s

By Prince Of Petworth

Horace & Dickie’s is located at 809 12th St. NE (just off H Street). Every time I walk by there are people coming in and out which I think is a very good sign. I think they may have come up when we discussed the best crab cakes in town.

I was psyched to see they have a Web site which says:

“Inspired by the everyday family cooking that we grew up with. We have been in business for more than 20 yrs and this is the one and only location. You’ll feel at home while savoring a great meal. Experience our Fish that has made us famous as featured on Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel. Our famous fried chicken and handmade crab cakes will also keep you coming back! . Our friendly atmosphere and great food is surely what makes us one of the most popular places to eat in Washington D.C.”

You can see their menu here.

What’s the must order item?

Bloomingdale’s Firehouse Plans on North Capitol St, NW – Big Bear Cafe Alcohol Application not supported by ANC5C

By Prince Of Petworth

At the ANC5 meeting Tues. evening @Edgewooddc tweets about the Firehouse located at 1626 North Capitol Street, NW:

“Restaurant consist of 3 levels.
lounge, banquet hall and restaurant.
Late night menu will go until 2am, they will also offer Sunday brunch.”

Stay tuned for a liquor license application.

Also of interest was a vote about the Big Bear Cafe’s alcohol application.

@Edgewooddc and @BloomingdaleDC both note just before 9:30 pm:

“ANC5C will not support the @BigBearCafe liquor license application at this time.”

I’ll admit this whole process is very confusing. I’ve been speaking to folks in the know who seem to believe that Big Bear Cafe (First and R Streets, NW) will be able to get a liquor license even without ANC5C approval. Obviously not ideal but my understanding is that the approval is not 100% necessary. I’m sure we’ll be hearing a lot about this in the coming weeks. I’ll be sure to update when more info becomes available. Does anyone know if ANC approval is 100% necessary?

H St, NE Shuttle Adds Stop to Capital City Diner/Jimmy Valentine’s Lonely Hearts Club

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email :

“I’m proud to announce the start of a new stop on the H Street NE shuttle service at Capital City Diner/ Jimmy Valentine’s Lonely Hearts Club. Thanks to great support from councilmembers Harry Thomas (Ward 5) and Tommy Wells (Ward 6), the new service begins this week. The shuttle runs every evening from Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro from 5pm til Metro closes. The actual stop is at Bladensburg Rd & L St NE (right across street from diner).”

You can see the shuttle schedule here.

Judging Restaurants – Morrison Clark

By Prince Of Petworth

Morrison Clark is located at 1015 L St, NW. I knew it was an historic inn but didn’t realize it was a proper restaurant as well. Their Web site says:

“Our chef delivers tantalizing, American cuisine — in an elegant atmosphere featuring ten-foot gilded mirrors, Italian Carrera marble fireplaces, and a tranquil veranda and courtyard. Select from a wine list recognized with The Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” for five years running. And on Sundays, escape to our hotel’s lovely outdoor courtyard for brunch — the perfect start to a breezy day of rest and relaxation.”

You can see their menus here. Anyone ever check them out for dinner or brunch?

Bakery Added to Pollomio

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in April Pollomio Peruvian Chicken opened up (replacing Kiko’s chicken) at 3703 14th Street, NW. I just noticed that they’ve added a bakery and cakes – think this combination will work? Anyone have a taste yet?

El Tamarindo Gets Oudoor Seating, Will Folks Use it?

By Prince Of Petworth

El Tamarindo finally got their outdoor seating at 1785 Florida Ave, NW.

When I first wrote about them applying some thought they’d get denied or it’s just a poor place for outdoor seating. Do you still think this will not be a pleasant space to eat outside?

And it got me thinking about Churchkey/Birch & Barley’s outdoor seating at 1337 14th St, NW. Do you think this is a pleasant space to eat outside?

Teak Wood Restaurant Coming to Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

More exciting restaurant news for 14th St, NW. I never would have thought a restaurant would go into one of these spaces at 1323 14th Street, NW but am eager to see how it will turn out. The alcohol application permit says:

“New restaurant serving Thai cuisine. Total occupancy load of 146.”

Looks like there’ll be some competition for Thaitanic across the street at 1326 14th Street, NW.

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