4533 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Erin writes: “I’m desperate! Can’t find a good chicken Caesar wrap in the city since cafe tu-o-tu shut down.”
For me the one at Crisp & Juicy is hands down the best. But the one I consume the most (or did in the before days anyway): (more…)
3608 14th Street, NW
Back in 2018 we posted some scuttlebutt about the excellent Ethiopian Restaurant CherCher had signed a lease on 14th Street Uptown. I had forgotten all about it but amazingly it’s still happening!
A recent liquor license application says:
“A restaurant that will serve Ethiopian, American, Italian, and Latin Foods with 62 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 75. Sidewalk Café with 26 seats.”
1334 9th Street, NW
This is very good news, CherCher was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first opened up on 9th Street in Shaw back in 2012. Check out their menu here.
Stay tuned.
5th and Kennedy Street, NW
Back in May folks were wondering if this was still happening. Thanks to ANC rep Zach Israel for sharing a brief but positive update: “Looks like a new bar called “Shellfish” is planning to finally open up later this year at 443 Kennedy Street NW” (more…)
1100 15th Street, NW photo by Donna Batcho
Check out a draft Philotimo Menu
Thanks to Donna for sharing: “Opening this Saturday. Chef Nick Stefanelli’s Philotimo.
[“An exploration of Greece’s cherished traditions and culinary beauty through the lens of Michelin-starred chef Nicholas Stefanelli, located in Downtown D.C.”]
Walking out of office tonight, was a Rip Van Winkle moment. Have been waiting for this to open.”
Have a look inside: (more…)
2400 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Mona asked: “Where can a girl get Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) in DC?”
The early recs: (more…)
inside 1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW courtesy Call Your Mother
From a press release:
“Call Your Mother, the beloved Jew-ish deli, has officially opened its doors in the West End neighborhood, taking over the café space within the Yours Truly DC Hotel at 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW. Call Your Mother’s newest location offers guests a unique experience but with the same signature bagels and creative sandwiches that earned the bagel shop and deli national acclaim. To bring their sixth location to life, co-owners and husband and wife duo Andrew Dana and Daniela Moreira, reimagined the cafe space at their restaurant Mercy Me to complement its offerings with Call Your Mother’s iconic breakfast and lunch fare. (more…)
available at 6 Grant Avenue, Takoma Park via Old Takoma Business Association
From the Old Takoma Business Association:
“The Green Rooster Truck is now open in Takoma Park. The mostly plant-based food truck sits permanently in the parking lot of The Still Point Spa and complements both the spa and other Takoma Junction offerings. (more…)
2317 Calvert Street, NW
Matt asks: “is New Heights coming back to Woodley? There seems to be new signage outside, and a note on the door about deliveries. I walk by a couple times a week, maybe I’m seeing things, but maybe new signs of life?” (more…)
2434 Wisconsin Ave, NW
In light of Cafe Mozart’s departing note, let us protect another landmark German restaurant – Old Europe Est. 1948. Check out their menus here. Unfortunately they recently had to cut their hours so some support these days would be super impactful. And delicious! (more…)
1331 H Street, NW
On Friday afternoon we broke the excruciating news that Cafe Mozart was closing after 41 years. On Saturday hundreds showed up and waited in line for one last taste. And Cafe Mozart being nothing less than the best, leaves us with the classiest of heartfelt parting words: (more…)