1326 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Teaganne for the heads up: “A small PSA for those in the Logan Circle area: Takara 14 just opened and the sushi is SO GOOD. I ordered it last night and highly recommend giving it a try!”
via Takara 14
Check out their menu here.
Hours are listed as: (more…)
828 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to SLD for sending: “Any idea what is coming to the old Himitsu/PomPom space? I think I cracked the code. I think Magpie and the Tiger is what’s coming to the old Himitsu space”
Magpie and the Tiger’s Instagram page says:
“Contemporary Korean seasonal menu plus wine & no-ABV cocktails, in a minimalist dining room on Upshur Street by chef @calebyjang”
STAY TUNED.
301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE photo by Haley Byrd Wilt
Haley asks: “does anyone know what the old Pret on Penn Ave near the Capitol is going to be??? The turquoise trim has me hoping it will be the Santa Rosa’s revival”
Austin shares from the Capitol Hill BID:
“An authentic Mexican taqueria, located on Capitol Hill, run by the Mendelsohn family – parents Harvey and Cathy and siblings Spike and Micheline Mendelsohn. (more…)
courtesy El Tamarindo
From a press release:
“National Pupusa Day festivities at El Tamarindo start at noon (Sunday, November 14) with a slew of family friendly events. (more…)
From an email:
“all-you-can-eat-&-drink event this Saturday afternoon at Whiskey’s w/ chef Ryan Gordon from Queen Vic. One of the beers is the particularly rare and amazing 2015 vintage Anderson Valley Huge Arker (15.5% ABV bourbon barrel-aged stout). We’ll also be “burning the bock” (aka “bock poking” or “bierstachl”), here’s a video clip that explains the interesting (or maybe silly) tradition of sticking a hot poker in dark malt beer to caramelize the sugars.
Specs for the event are as follows: (more…)
4300 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Carolyn for sending: “Potbelly in van ness apparently thinks the indoor mask mandate doesn’t apply to them? Half the customers without masks Thursday evening at 6:30 and this sign.”
Stable’s Schümli Pflümli , a classic Swiss hot cocktail // Photo Credit- Stable
From a press release:
“At Stable, D.C. ‘s only Swiss restaurant, owner and beverage director Silvan Kraemer has added hot cocktails to the drink list, echoing the deep roots of warm libations enjoyed in his home country during the colder months. The hot drinks stay true to the “all things Swiss” mantra at Stable, utilizing spirits produced in Switzerland and harkening back to classic winter cocktails historically enjoyed there. Stable’s hot cocktails are available at dinner on Thursday through Saturday and at weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday. (more…)
500 H Street, NE
A few folks were asking about Butter Chicken Company and the owner tells me about the long term plans which led to the closure of two DC spots (on H Street, NE above and in Dupont on 19th St) which suffered during the pandemic. The decision was made to become a national franchise. However, you can still find them in DC (more…)
1606 K Street, NW
Thanks to Michelle for sending:
“Looks like Fuel Pizza by K and 16th in Farragut is gone. This block’s food options have just been decimated.”
901 W Street, NW at Florida Ave
Thanks to all who messaged us about Cafe Unido. Ian says: “Looks like another branch of Cafe Unido from Panama which has a spot in La Cosecha.”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)