Restaurants

“Panamanian Coffee Shop Café Unido Expands to The Stacks” in SW!!

By Prince Of Petworth


101 V Street, SW. courtesy The Stacks

From a press release:

“The Stacks, Buzzard Point’s newest waterfront neighborhood, announced that Café Unido, the acclaimed Panama-based specialty coffee brand, will open its third Washington, D.C. location. Building on the success of its locations in Shaw and Union Market, Café Unido will bring a café to a 730-square-foot space along The Corso, The Stacks’ pedestrian-only retail promenade. Located on the ground floor of Colette, one of The Stacks’ three residential buildings, the café will also connect to Colette’s expansive lobby, offering guests access to an additional 1,100-square-foot space with ample seating and gathering areas.

Known for sourcing directly from partner farms in Panama’s highlands (more…)

Update: I was thinking too deeply on this… Trio Restaurant Closing for Good Nov. 2nd?!?!

By Prince Of Petworth


1537 17th Street, NW photo by Beau Finley

Something is going on here. Yesterday I broke the news that Trio was closing soon in Dupont Circle after 75 years based on an announcement from the General Manager, saying they’d be closing after having one last hurrah November 2nd. Since then WTOP and Washington Business Journal have both since posted the same with no new details. HOWEVER, something is fishy to me. I went to check Trio’s IG to see if they have made an official announcement on their Instagram and this is what comes up for today: (more…)

Dos Toros Opens Third DC Location on the Hill Tomorrow (Wed.) – Get Free Stuff!

By Prince Of Petworth


215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE previously home to a Firehook

From a press release:

“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria known for its Mission-style burritos, is excited to announce its third D.C. location—located at 215 Pennsylvania Avenue SE—will open on Wednesday, October 22. Guests can spin the wheel to win free entrées, chips & dips, drinks, $20 gift card, and catering discounts. (more…)

BREAKING: After 75 Years Trio’s (and looks like Fox & Hounds) is Closing Soon on 17th Street in Dupont!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1537 17th Street, NW photo by Clif Burns

Ed. Note: I called Trio’s and they confirm that they will be closing November 2nd. I asked if they will be looking for a new space and was told they don’t know yet.

Whoa this is crazy. Thanks to Courtney for sending Trio’s Last Hurrah – Sunday November 2nd:

“Dear Valued Customers and Neighbors,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of our restaurant after 75 incredible years of serving this community. Unfortunately, we were unable to extend our lease and must close our doors for good. Our last day of service will be November 2. (more…)

End of an Era: “After 20 years on Barracks Row in Capitol Hill, we’ll be closing The Ugly Mug (2005), Valor Brewpub (2018), and Chupacabra (2021) after service on Sunday, Oct 19.”

By Prince Of Petworth


723 8th Street, SE

“There was a time…early Nats Park. It was Justin’s or here pregame”

Anyone remember riding those little golf cart like shuttles to games. They were THE BEST!

Thanks to Eric for passing on the super sad news from Capitol Hill:

“After 20 years on Barracks Row in Capitol Hill, we’ll be closing The Ugly Mug (2005), Valor Brewpub (2018), and Chupacabra (2021) after service on Sunday, Oct 19. (more…)

The vicissitudes of fast casual pizza ownership cont. &pizza not dead yet – Three Returning Under New Franchise Owner!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Clif Burns

Thanks to Kim for sending: “&pizza- three locations were sold including H Street, U Street and Navy Yard. Navy Yard has since reopened.”

Pizza Marketplace (how am I just learning of this magnificent website) reported back in June:

“Just two months after &pizza announced it was franchising, the brand has its first franchisee, I Will Pizza. I Will Pizza has acquired three of &pizza’s restaurants in Washington, D.C., (more…)

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