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Fire at Ristorante Piccolo

Published June 29, 2023 at 12:45PM | Updated June 29, 2023 at 3:10PM

1068 31st Street, NW

Update from DC Fire and EMS at 2:13pm: “Update 2 Alarm Fire 1000 block 31st NW. A Mayday distress call declared due to ceiling collapse 1st floor. All firefighters accounted for &. uninjured. Still have fire conditions. Preparing for exterior defensive operations.”

2:36pm: “Update 2nd Alarm + 1000 block 31st NW. a defensive exterior attack in progress. 2 firefighters transported with non life threatening injuries. 3 Additional engines requested. Firefighting operations continue.”

Thanks to T. for sending: (more…)

“tried Sampannee last night and it was genuinely great!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 29, 2023 at 11:35AM

2122 P Street, NW photo by Jonathan Padget

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to let you know that a new Thai place has opened up at 2122 P St NW in the old Asia 54 space called Sampannee. My husband and I tried it last night and it was genuinely great! The massaman curry really impressed me and the mango sticky rice was far and away the best I’ve ever had in DC. (more…)

#thai

“Muoi Tieu Moving Into Former Mark’s Kitchen Space in Takoma Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 29, 2023 at 8:35AM

7006 Carroll Ave

From a press release:

“Popular Takoma Park Vietnamese food truck, Muoi Tieu (pronounced “mooey tew”), will be moving into the former Mark’s Kitchen space (7006 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park) this fall as a Vietnamese bistro and market concept. (more…)

#Vietnamese

Falafel Brothers coming to Shaw!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 28, 2023 at 11:35AM

2016 9th Street, NW

Thanks to Todd for sending:

“Falafel brothers coming to 9th across from 9:30 club” (more…)

#falafel

Sweetgreen coming to Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 28, 2023 at 8:35AM

1304 4th Street, NE

Thanks to K. for sending: “the future Sweetgreen space at 1304 4th St. NE (Union Market District), next door to Maman, is about 34’ wide and runs the depth of the building. Still no way to see inside.” (more…)

What the Helen of Troy is This? “now charging a 4% credit card fee”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 27, 2023 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

Recently dined at blacksalt in palisades (same owner as Pearl dive, blackjack etc.) now charging a 4% credit card fee instead of just raising prices. (more…)

Little Himistu popping up in Petworth this Summer

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 26, 2023 at 4:05PM

Thanks to Chef Kevin Tien for sharing this sweet collab with us. Little Vietnam writes:

“Big news, foodies!

Little Vietnam is thrilled to partner with the renowned Chef Kevin Tien for a spectacular culinary event! Get ready to dive into an exciting fusion of flavors with our ‘Little Himitsu’ series this July and August.

Experience a mouthwatering menu featuring half signature Little Vietnam dishes, perfectly paired with fan favorites from Chef Tien’s legendary Himitsu. (more…)

Providencia, “Asian/Latin”, Tavern coming to Linden Court off H Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 26, 2023 at 12:05PM

1321 Linden Court, NE

The liquor license placard for Providencia says: (more…)

“Eat Brgz Chinatown location closed” but looks like West End (former Grillfish space) opened!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 22, 2023 at 1:13PM

704 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Peter for sending: “I walked by the Eat Brgz location in Chinatown and it’s papered over. Check the website and it’s gone.

That didn’t last long.”

In happier news it looks like the new West End location (formerly Grillfish) opened: (more…)

#burgers

“Bar Japonais will combine a stylish interior with a dynamic culinary and beverage program.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 22, 2023 at 11:35AM

1520 14th Street, NW

Last month we learned that Bar Japonais would be coming to the former Estadio space. Here’s the full press release with lots more info:

“The team behind Bar Chinois, including Dean Mosones, Mark Minicucci, and Margaux Donati, announced the upcoming launch of their new izakaya restaurant, Bar Japonais. The anticipated opening is scheduled for early 2024. (more…)

#Japanese