Restaurants

Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay Looking to open a Bobby’s Burger Palace in DC Area

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo from Flickr user roboppy

Thanks to a friend for sending from Facebook:

Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP) presents 10 signature burgers inspired by Chef Bobby Flay’s extensive travels throughout America and love of the grill in a convenient casual setting.
Space Requirements:
3,500 – 4,200 square feet
Search Parameters:
Looking for locations in Washington, DC, Montgomery County (MD), and Northern VA. Freestanding, end-caps, or prominent in-line positions with minimum 40′ + frontage.
Number of Stores Bobby’s Burger Palace Hopes to Eventually Open: 8-12
Current Locations:
– Smith Haven Mall, 355 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove, NY
– Monmouth Mall, 188 Route 35 South, Eatontown, NJ
– Bergen Town Center, 610 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ
– Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT
– West Philly, 3925 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

DC really is becoming a burger town! What neighborhood would you most like to see open up a BBP? I think Dupont has reached burger capacity…

Judging Restaurants – Point Chaud

By Prince Of Petworth

We recently learned about Point Chaud’s soft opening at 1734 14th Street, NW (south of S). I know I usually wait a bit longer for a Judging Restaurants post but I stopped by this weekend and thought it was delicious. Anyone else check them out yet? Oh yeah and they have Illy coffee as well!

The space looks great as well:

And since I take many of my lunches on the road I can’t think of a more perfect concoction. I always go with cheese, tomato and avocado? What is your favorite concoction?

Dear PoP – What Do Folks Think of the inside of Alero in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Just checked out the new CH Alero.

Food was what I expected- same as Cleveland Park location and I suppose that’s a good thing.

As for the ambiance….whoa. I’m writing to find out if any other readers, or you,yourself have experienced the mexican cuisine meets Night at the Roxbury atmosphere? It was too much to handle. It turned a leisurely Friday night dinner into a squat and gobble.”

I’m sad to say that I haven’t had a chance to eat at the new Alero located in the Tivoli at 3345 14th St, NW. For those who have checked it out, how’s the atmosphere?

Update on Meridian Pint coming to 11th and Park Road, NW (Brace Yourself – Table Taps!!!)

By Prince Of Petworth

If you were excited about the sneak peek from three weeks ago these photos could very well blow your mind (I know my jaw hit the floor on multiple occasions). First let me say that (as others have noted) the new opening date for Meridian Pint is looking like it’ll be June 17th give or take a few days.

But back to the table taps. Holy freaking cow these things are awesome. I believe these are the first table taps in any bar/restaurant in DC. So they are located in the lower level in the Joint Chiefs section. There are currently two tables set up with table taps (with a possibility of adding a third). There are two taps per table and the patrons simply swipe their card and have at it. As this bar celebrates American Craft Beers (more on that in a second) you’re not likely to find Schlitz on these table taps (no disrespect to Schlitz). They are unbelievable cool:


Meridian Pint Owner John Andrade shows the table taps to Sam Adams Founder Jim Koch (wearing sport coat)


Tap monitor


Meridian Pint Owner John Andrade show table tap to Dogfish Brewery Founder Sam Calagione (right)

Lots more photos of the space and more on American Craft Brew masters visit after the jump. (more…)

Cleveland Park News

By Prince Of Petworth

It’s been a while since we checked in on Cleveland Park developments. Since the Cereal Bowl opened in the old Starbucks spot there has been a lot of change. The new Ripple restaurant has opened up in the old Aroma space, similar layout but looks good:

Walgreen’s has opened:

New tanning spot in old consignment store space and new manicure spot in old SuperCuts space:

Alas no movement on the Diner that the was slated to come to the old McDonald’s space:

Petworth’s Sala Thai has Soft Opening Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

It’s been a long time coming but the day has finally arrived. Welcome Petworth’s newest sitdown restaurant – Sala Thai located at 3716 Georgia Avenue, NW (above the Petworth Metro in the Park Place building). They are having a soft opening starting Friday evening (tonight)!

Still some finishing touches going on but here’s a quick sneak peek at the dining area:

Point Chaud Soft Opens Today (Possibly Tomorrow…)

By Prince Of Petworth

We’ve been following the progress of Point Chaud at 1734 14th Street, NW for many many months now. I’m happy to report that I stopped in yesterday to chat with the owners and they told me they will be soft opening today or tomorrow. The place was still undergoing some minor finishing touches so I was unable to get a photo inside but the space looks great. And they even got a proper sign! If anyone stops by for a bite this weekend send me a photo please…

Sesto Senso To Become Lupe Mexican Cuisine

By Prince Of Petworth

Lupe will be located at 1214 18th St. NW next to Public Bar and near Eighteenth Street Lounge. I’d never eaten at Sesto Senso before they closed – anyone gonna miss them? Stay tuned for more details when Lupe opens.

Incidentally when we were discussing World Cup watching options – I left out Public Bar.

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