Restaurants

“K O O C H E H (The Alley) a POP-UP!” Saturday at Cafe U

By Prince Of Petworth

From IG:

“Join Kandu and three other amazing Iranian female creatives at the first ever Koocheh pop-up on October 30!!!

More details below:

@chefkooskitchen PRESENTING K O O C H E H (The Alley) a POP-UP!
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KOOCHEH- Farsi; a narrow, specially designed alley prevalent in traditional Iranian architecture.
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Curated by yours truly, in partnership w/ @cafeu.dc (1017 U Street, NW)!
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Our mission is to bring the RICH, beautiful CULTURE of IRAN to DC through the unique interpretations of talented #iranian American artists & makers in the DMV.
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KOOCHEH aims to E L E VA T E Iranian-American creatives & small business owners.
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STOP BY @cafeu.dc dc (a dope Iranian owned coffee joint) ON OCTOBER 30th from 10-3pm. (more…)

SEOULSPICE opening in Penn Quarter November 12th!

By Prince Of Petworth


439 7th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Owner Eric Shin is pleased to announce the opening of his fifth SEOULSPICE location this November 12, at 439 7th Street, NW, 20004, in the heart of Penn Quarter. Known for creating healthy Korean comfort food and open daily, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., SEOULSPICE is 100% gluten-free and offers Korean-style rice bowls, kimbap burritos (Korritos), japchae noodle bowls, and salads highlighting original recipes from the Shin family, which have been passed down for generations.

Shin opened his flagship location in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in 2016, and expanded with additional locations in Tenleytown and College Park, Maryland, opening the following year. Their fourth location opened in the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Spring 2021. As a special treat, SEOULSPICE will give away one complimentary entrée to each in-store customer who visits the new location on Friday, November 12, between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. (while supplies last). (more…)

Update and Official: Foxtrot Dupont Opening Friday

By Prince Of Petworth


1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW at Q Street, NW

Update from an email:

“I’m excited to share that on Friday October 29, Foxtrot will open its third DC location in Dupont Circle. Located in the heart of one of DC’s busiest and most historic neighborhoods, Foxtrot Dupont is the one-stop shop for Washingtonians on the go and those that have the time to sit and stay awhile. The 2,934 sq ft space has been renovated with modern finishing and colorful furnishing to emulate the whimsical nature of the brand while embracing the existing historic wood storefront. (more…)

Han Palace, Dim Sum and more, applies for liquor licenses in Woodley Park and on Barracks Row

By Prince Of Petworth


2649 Connecticut Ave, NW, formerly Starbucks

Back in August we posted about a new Dim Sum option coming to Woodley Park and Capitol Hill. The liquor license for Han Palace in Woodley Park says:

“A Restaurant serving Chinese food, beer, wine, and spirits. Total Occupancy Load of 63 with 44
seats inside. Sidewalk Café with 20 seats.”

The one for Barracks Row (522 8th Street, SE) says: (more…)

“Michele’s, new French-American restaurant, will open at The Eaton DC on November 3”

By Prince Of Petworth


1201 K Street, NW. Photo by Ted Eytan

Check out the menu here.

From a press release:

“Chef Matt Baker of Gravitas and 101 Hospitality Group today announced that Michele’s, Baker’s new French-American restaurant, will open its doors at The Eaton DC on November 3. Named after his late mother, Baker pays homage to his French heritage and upbringing in Houston and New Orleans at Michele’s, where he brings the multicultural flavor profiles of the two American culinary centers to the Nation’s Capital. The chef’s classical French training, his New American cooking style, hometown influences, and signature panache come together to create a bright, eclectic French American menu, where fresh, local seafood and seasonal produce take center stage. (more…)

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