Check out the menu here.
“Dear PoPville,
I am a local sommelier and the founder of Empowering the Diner, a Black women-led food and beverage experience in which I bring folx together to discuss, learn, and explore their palate and pathways towards seeking and claiming pleasure and knowledge in food and beverage related experiences.
I am reaching out because I’m having this delicious dinner on the 26th with Chef Byron Bradley Jr. who is flying in from New Orleans just for the weekend! (more…)
15th and East Capitol Street, SE
Thanks to Courtney for the update: “DC Capitol Square has opened” (above) Check out their menu here and (more…)
1819 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Michelin-starred Chef Elias Taddesse, executive chef and owner of DC’s acclaimed Mélange restaurant, is opening a new restaurant concept this fall in Shaw featuring Ethiopian-style fried chicken.
Doro Soul Food infuses traditional American soul food with Ethiopian flavors. (more…)
1214 U Street, NW
Brief update from Rebel Taco saying that they will: “reopen the takeout window at the end of this month barring any unexpected delays.”
Stay tuned!
Thanks to Louisa for sending: “Looks like, with the opening of their other locations, Rebel Taco closed their U Street location. (more…)
2311 Calvert Street, NW
Thanks to Maggie for sending: “Logo and hours posted for Thai and Time Again in Woodley Park! Any news on an opening date?” (more…)
3126 12th Street, NE at Jackson Street, NE
From an email:
“In celebration of Banned Book Week, neighborhood restaurant Brookland’s Finest is offering curated Book & Beer pairings through Saturday, September 24th. Each of the restaurant’s ten local drafts have been thoughtfully paired with a frequently banned book and diners are encouraged to pick up reading material from the restaurant’s Little Free Library, which is currently stocked with banned books as a part of a partnership with Flying Dog Brewery.
Banned Book & Beer Pairings (more…)
3418 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Ethan and Robert for sending: “something is already in the works to replace Ossobuco”
“I guess a new Mexican restaurant? Are the people who ran Ossobucco just pivoting to a different cuisine?” (more…)
1901 C Street, SE
Duffy’s currently has a location in Dupont (previously near 9:30 club and on H Street, NE.) The liquor license placard for the Hill East location says: (more…)
3523 12th Street, NE via The Runaway
Thanks to Chelsea for passing on the menu from The Runaway: (more…)
From an email:
“Guests can expect affordable menu items like Shrimp Chips ($3) and Spiced Peanuts ($5) made with anchovy, chili and lime leaf along with unique offerings like Sai Krok Isaan ($13), a Northern Thai dish which Chef James Wozniak first discovered on a trip to Bangkok 12 years ago; the Thirsty Crow iteration is made with house-made sour sausages stuffed with ground pork, sweet rice, garlic, and lemongrass. Other dishes include Char Siu Wings ($14), grilled and basted chicken wings prepared in a classic Cantonese marinade which is used traditionally used to make barbecue pork, and Beef Rendang Croquetas, a breaded and fried beef rendang and potato mixture served with a simple aioli of nutmeg and lemon. (more…)