Restaurants

Happy 25th(!!) Anniversary to Tryst

By Prince Of Petworth


2459 18th Street, NW

From Tryst:

“Tryst Coffeehouse opened its doors in September 1998 with the simple goal of building meaningful connections, one animal cracker at a time. Over the years, Tryst has become synonymous with community. “Thank you to all of our employees and patrons, both past and present, for the lasting imprint you’ve made on Tryst… transforming it into what we’ve always envisioned: Washington, DC’s very own ‘community living room,’” Tryst posted on Facebook earlier this month.

To celebrate 25 years of service, Tryst is throwing it back to the early days with a 90’s-themed bash on Saturday, September 9th. (more…)

Makers Union will Replace the Matchbox that closed in Cathedral Commons

By Prince Of Petworth


3701 Newark Street, NW

Yesterday we learned that the Matchbox in Cathedral Commons had closed. Props the Yellow Liner who guessed correctly: “My guess would be Makers Union, since that’s been expanding locally, including a location that was going to be a Matchbox at the Wharf. I could see a gastropub doing pretty well in that location, though I would much prefer something that’s less corporate, less chain-like, and more committed to quality.”

Makers Union coming soon sign now up: (more…)

Yo!! “El Presidente, Stephen Starr’s Culinary Ode to Mexico City, Opens Tomorrow” (Wed.)

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Rey Lopez.

Check out their menu here

From a press release:

“Prepare to be enchanted, intrigued, and wowed as the rich tapestry of Mexico City’s culinary heritage unfolds at Stephen Starr’s new endeavor, El Presidente. Launching tomorrow, September 6 at Signal House in the Union Market District, El Presidente (1255 Union St. NE) ventures beyond the scope of a typical Mexican restaurant. (more…)

Update: “addition of a new barge at the Municipal Fish Market” – “Jessie Taylor Seafood being tugged down the Anacostia”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emma K Alexandra

Update from The Wharf:

“Today, Jessie Taylor Seafood began the process of expanding their seafood business with the addition of a new barge at the Municipal Fish Market at #TheWharfDC.

Owned and operated by the Evans family for nearly 90 years, Jessie Taylor Seafood is the longest-tenured vendor at the Market. Recently they completed a long-term renewal of their lease which will extend their business at The Wharf for at least another 20 years.”

Thanks to Emma for sending: “Spotted Jessie Taylor Seafood being tugged down the Anacostia, near Buzzard Point this morning. Pretty cool! Maybe they’re filling the vacant spot at the fish market?” (more…)

National Museum of the American Indian’s Mitsitam Cafe Closing for Renovations Today, “will remain closed through late spring 2024”

By Prince Of Petworth


Fourth and Independence Avenue, SW

Mitsitam Cafe has often been cited here as best museum cafe on the Mall.

From the National Museum of the American Indian:

“The Mitsitam Cafe at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will close for renovations Tuesday, Sept. 5. The cafe, which is in the museum’s Washington, D.C., location, will remain closed through late spring 2024. Mitsitam means “Let’s eat!” in the Native language of the Delaware and Piscataway peoples.

The Mitsitam Cafe opened in September 2004, (more…)

ala opening in Bethesda this Fall

By Prince Of Petworth


4948 Fairmont Avenue

From an email:

“This Fall, the owners of ala in Dupont Circle will open ala Bethesda at 4948 Fairmont Avenue in the former Positano restaurant space. The menu will be similar to ala in Dupont, where the cuisine melds the flavors of Turkey, Syria, Israel, Lebanon and beyond (known as the Levant region), an area of the world that has both a long history and a colorful past. ala Bethesda will feature a patio and rooftop — 150 seats inside and another 20 on the patio. (more…)

Phase One of The Square Food Hall Opens Tuesday!! (Sept. 5)

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Scott Suchman

From a press release:

“The Square, a chef-driven food market destination where cuisine, culture, and community are woven together, is thrilled to announce that it will officially open to the public on Tuesday, September 5. For this first phase, six stalls, and the central 42-seat Atrium Bar will welcome guests.


photo by Scott Suchman

Created by Richie Brandenburg, best known as the creator of Union Market, Rubén García, the former longtime creative director of José Andrés Group, and Tishman Speyer, The Square represents the next generation of food halls and features an evolutionary business model––focused on increased efficiencies, a shared revenue model between The Square and its chef partners, and economies of scale.

The backbone of The Square is a state-of-the-art, subterranean commissary kitchen featuring a communal bakery, butchery, prep kitchens, central ordering system, and liquor purchasing power. (more…)

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