Restaurants

Sports & Social “sports-themed restaurant” coming to former Smith space on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1314 U Street, NW

The Smith closed this location back in December 2021. The liquor license placard for Sports & Social says:

“The Establishment will be a sports-themed restaurant serving American foods. Seating Capacity of 222 and a Total Occupancy Load of 308. Sidewalk Café with 36 seats. The licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement with Cover Charge to provide live entertainment inside the premises only. Licensee is also applying to add Sports Wagering to their operations. Establishment will offer geo-fenced mobile applications inside the premises, 15 physical betting devices, and 2 betting windows.”


via Sports & Social Bethesda

Sports & Social Bethesda’s website says:

“Sports & Social Bethesda offers its guests an elevated food and beverage experience including made-from-scratch game-day favorites, curated cocktails and a beer selection that includes local favorites (more…)

“L’Avant-Garde, the highly anticipated contemporary brasserie, officially opened in Georgetown”

By Prince Of Petworth


2915 M Street, NW previously home to Maxime and long time home to The Guards

From an email:

“L’Avant-Garde, the highly anticipated contemporary brasserie, officially opened its doors, Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 in Georgetown.


photos courtesy L’Avant-Garde

L’Avant-Garde Dinner Menu (PDF) 

The French restaurant comes from Fady Saba, known for the eclectic cocktail bar L’Annexe just next door, and Chef Giles Epié, who was the youngest ever Michelin-starred chef in his native France. (more…)

America’s Best Wings and Liquor Store coming to former Iacovelli Cafe & Liquor space on Georgia

By Prince Of Petworth


3651 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to PJ for sending what’s coming to the former Iacovelli space: “New build across from CVS at Georgia and Quebec.”

Another reader writes: “AMERICAN BEST WINGS AND LIQUOUR STORE COMING AT 3651 Georgia ave. Previously called Lacovelle cafe & Liquor. The owner also owns different restaurants including (more…)

Roy Boys “announcing the closing of our doors on December 18th.”

By Prince Of Petworth


2108 8th Street, NW

Sad news from Royboys:

“What a ride it’s been for Royboys! We’re turning FOUR and while we are celebrating this incredible moment, we are also announcing the closing of our doors on December 18th.

Royboys will be having an Anniversary/Last Hoorah on December 17th and 18th. We’ll have a 90s jams, awesome food, and of course great cocktails. So help us celebrate our accomplishments and send us off on our next chapter! (more…)

“After more than 9 wonderful years, we will be closing our doors at the end of this month. December 23rd will be the last day of service at Little Red Fox and Sugar Fox.”

By Prince Of Petworth


5035 Connecticut Ave, NW

Little Red Fox shares in their IG this morning:

“Dearest Friends & Neighbors,

After more than 9 wonderful years, we will be closing our doors at the end of this month. December 23rd will be the last day of service at Little Red Fox and Sugar Fox.

This is not a business decision. Our little neighborhood operation has maneuvered around every bump and turn and continues to thrive thanks to our incredibly hard working staff, our incredibly supportive community, and countless regulars who visit us almost every single day. This is a personal decision by us, store owners Matt and Jena. In order to address complicated health issues and prioritize the well being of our family, we’ve had to make the very difficult decision to close. (more…)

“Anyone know what it is?”

By Prince Of Petworth


17th and Q Street, NW

Thanks to Kathryn for sending: “Looks like something new coming to 17th between Q and Corcoran–seems like a cafe in the former dry cleaners on the bottom level, which has been under construction for a bit. Exciting! Anyone know what it is?”

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