Restaurants

“Peter Chang Announces His First DC Restaurant”

By Prince Of Petworth


1200 19th Street, NW formerly home to Mai Thai

From a press release:

“Today, Chef Peter Chang and his daughter Lydia Chang announce Chang Chang, a new dual restaurant concept coming to the Dupont Circle neighborhood of downtown Washington D.C this fall. The two-in-one restaurant will feature parallel dine-in and carryout services, which will function as fully separate entities, with little to no menu overlap between them. Beyond signaling a split nature, the name Chang Chang is also a nod to the fact that there are two Changs behind the restaurant, with Peter and Lydia collaborating on all aspects of the project. The announcement of Chang Chang caps a busy spring for the celebrated chef, who in March was named as a national finalist for the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Chef” award. District firm Nahra Design Group will be behind the look of the 5000 square foot space located at 1200 19th St. NW, which will include seating for 200 along with a bar and seasonal garden seating. (more…)

Friday: “Hook Hall’s backyard is being turned into The Safari at Hook Hall complete with *air conditioned* tents”

By Prince Of Petworth


Safari at Hook Hall (photos: Fredde Lieberman)

From a press release:

“THE SAFARI AT HOOK HALL DEBUTS FRIDAY JUNE 10

Hook Hall’s backyard (3400 Georgia Avenue, NW) is being turned into The Safari at Hook Hall complete with *air conditioned* tents at the yard’s perimeter that seat from 12 to 50 guests. This is now the coolest place – literally – to have a large party. (more…)

Puttery opening later this month in Penn Quarter

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Puttery

From a press release:

“Puttery (800 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004) is set to debut its third location in the nation’s capital. Owned by Drive Shack Inc., the new mini-golf location offers adults an immersive experience of competitive socializing as well as creative culinary menus and craft cocktails unlike any other. (more…)

P.F. Chang’s To Go Opened

By Prince Of Petworth


1120 20th Street, NW

Ed. Note: In April 2020 PF Chang’s closed after many years in Friendship Heights.

From a press release:

“P.F. Chang’s opened its first P.F. Chang’s To Go location in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Continuing the national expansion of P.F. Chang’s To Go, the fast-casual concept provides guests with bold, authentically crafted Asian food whenever the craving hits. (more…)

“Juniotónico: a Gintonic Festival”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Estadio (1520 14th Street, NW):

“The Gintonic (yes, sans ampersand) is a very important cocktail to Spanish culture. Aside from Spain being one of the world’s top gin-consuming countries, over the years, the Spanish have created a unique drink vastly different than the traditional English version, known for its bulbous glassware, quality tonics and elaborate garnishes. Long hailed for its own innovative Gintonic menu with seasonal, weekly-rotating flavors, Estadio is once again celebrating Spain’s favorite cocktail for the third year in a row (after a two-year pandemic hiatus), with the 3rd Annual “Juniotónico: a Gintonic Festival” from Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June 30.

All month long, Estadio will showcase creative Gintonic cocktails & slushitos, an expansion of its rare & Spanish “Suitcase Gin” program helmed by owner Max Kuller, “Gindustry Mondays” happy hours, and an extra-special kickoff party on Monday, June 6, featuring the return of its longtime bar manager Adam Bernbach for the night!

SPECIAL GINTONICS + SLUSHITOS (more…)

“Engagement Celebration Dinner?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Hopadidl

“Dear PoPville,

My best friend got engaged this weekend, and my boyfriend and I would like to take the couple out to a nice celebratory dinner. Looking for a place with good champagne, trendy, and not too many seafood options (my boyfriend is allergic). Trying to keep the bill under $500 as well for four people, but that is slightly flexible.”

“It’s a Tatte takeover.”

By Prince Of Petworth


2129 I Street, NW

Thanks to Ruth for sending: “It’s a Tatte takeover. I saw the newest signage in Foggy Bottom on I Street, a block away from Whole Foods. Do we have enough to establish quorum in DC?” (more…)

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