photo by justinbc
“Dear PoPville,
did yall ever do an article on the best mozzarella sticks?”
Ed. Note: We did best Mozzarella Made in the Area. So where are the best mozzarella sticks in town? An early rec was Tap99 in Navy Yard. Other go to spots?
Restaurants
2129 I Street, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending: “The new Tatte in Foggy Bottom just opened! It’s at 2129 I Street NW.”
From Tatte Bakery and Cafe:
“Doors opened July 13th with all the pastries, breads, Tatte All Day menu and our incredible coffee bar. And yes, a large patio to enjoy too!”
Hours are “Monday – Saturday 7am-8pm
Sunday 8am-7pm”
You can see their menus here.
13th and F Street, NW
Thanks to Christopher for sending: “looks like the Paul on F Street has finally died (more…)
Thanks to SW DC Newsies for sharing the above sign of what’s to come at the Wharf.
A couple of liquor licenses were just posted for two of these spots: (more…)
1815 M Street, NW
From Bub and Pop’s:
“Re-Opening – Tuesday, July 12, 2022 – 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Our Chef and cooks have had a very busy day cooking to get ready for all of you. If you want a refresher on our menu, (more…)
2101 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Phil for sending:
“Google Maps is now showing a JUNE Pizza at 2101 Wisconsin Ave NW, the building with the new Trader Joes and a (currently) vacant storefront. Googling reveals another clue that JUNE is coming to the building.” (more…)
3400 11th Street, NW photo by Emily Hoang
From an email:
“Thirsty Crow, the Malaysian-inspired sports bar from the team behind Makan, have launched a new summer pop-up series called “Eats and Beats”. Every Monday, the bar will feature a dynamic guest chef who will prepare a selection of bites for guests to enjoy between the hours of 5pm and 10pm. This month will feature Thai noodles from Toh Roong, cocktails prepared by Al Thompson, the Bar Director at Thip Khao and Hanumanh and Owner of Prosper, birria tacos prepared by Chef Marco Salierna of Churros Taqueria and food from Chef Matthew Gaston’s Afro-Portuguese concept ‘Frango’. The pop-ups will also feature sounds from DJ Eskimo from 7pm – 10pm.
Please see this month’s full schedule below: (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the super sad news from Bad Saint:
“PAALAM NA PO! – BAD SAINT SAYS GOODBYE
After two and a half arduous, relentless pandemic years, we have decided to close the restaurant. Our last night of dinner service was this past Saturday, July 9. (more…)
300 Massachusetts Ave, NW at 4th St./H St./Mass Ave. NW
Carving Room closed here in October 2020 after opening in Feb. 2013. (NoMa location remains open.) But now some exciting news on their replacement! If Wise Bowl reminds you of Wiseguy Pizza (located next door) that’s no coincidence. But first some important housekeeping that I missed – Eater DC reported that “Reston, Va.-based Thompson Hospitality, the force behind such bars and restaurants as Hen Quarter, Matchbox, The Delegate, Austin Grill, and American Tap Room, just added another big name to its portfolio: essential pie chain Wiseguy Pizza.
Wiseguy founder Nuri Erol maintains a significant equity stake in the company, and diehard fans need not to fret — the menu will remain unchanged, Thompson says.”
I spoke with Nuri who tells me the other exciting news he and Thompson have planned – Wise Bowl. (more…)
The Bull Bar & Grill, “modern sport bar”, only opened in February. Thanks to Corey for sending:
“They were a great sports bar addition to upper 14th st and 16th st heights in general.” (more…)