Noon-Sellout Sunday at ANXO 711 Kennedy Street, NW

From an email:

On Sunday we’re hosting our friends from High Roller Lobster Co. that are visiting from Portland ME. They’ll be serving their famous lobster rolls from noon until they’re sold out. We’ll also be pouring 4 amazing beers from Fox Farm Brewery one of the most exceptional brewers of fine lagers in the US.”



4850 Massachusetts Avenue, NW photo by An-Phuong Ly

From an email:

“A new retail outpost of Cork Wine Bar & Market will open in partnership with Pizzeria Paradiso on Wednesday, October 13 in Washington D.C.’s Spring Valley neighborhood. Cork Spring Valley will offer its trademark collection of Old-World wines by the bottle in addition to grocery and to-go market items from local woman and minority-owned food businesses.

A grand opening event on Friday, October 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. will kick off a number of opening promotions and giveaways available throughout the weekend including: (more…)



photo by Mr.TinDC

“Dear PoPville,

I’m from farther north on the east coast, and chicken salad has always been its own food group for me. Since moving to DC four years ago, I haven’t been able to find good chicken salad. I feel like I’ve tried everywhere. Can we crowd source some really good options?”


From a press release:

“At Tiki TNT, Todd Thrasher’s waterfront, runaway hit of the DC Wharf, the breeze always blows tropical. Starting Wednesday, October 13, 2021 there will be a new island flair in the air, as Filipino native-born chef, Paolo Dungca, returns as the resident guest chef for a special preview pop-up dinner series of his upcoming restaurant Hiraya – of which Thrasher is a partner. The four-course dinner menu [$75] will tell the story of Dungca growing up in the Philippines — an innovative spin on the customary cuisine of his childhood and the recipes he learned from his mom, aunties, and grandparents. (more…)



1625 Eckington Place, NE courtesy Union Kitchen

Update from Union Kitchen:

“NEW OPENING DATE: We are going to open on Tuesday, October 19th! Our daily hours are 8 am – 9 pm”

From Union Kitchen:

“Mark your calendar – October 11th

We’re so excited to open our doors at Quincy Lane in Eckington loaded up with Everyday Essentials, Made to Order, and Local Products.

Thanks to Peter for sharing a sneak peek at the menu: (more…)



100 District Square, SW courtesy ilili

Check out some sample menus here.

From a press release:

“ilili D.C. is officially opening its doors on October 7th, 2021. A sister to one of New York City’s most time-honored restaurants known as the premier institution of Lebanese food culture and hospitality values, ilili, at D.C.’s waterfront neighborhood, The Wharf, will feature the same charisma and quality of the New York City favorite with exclusive features found only at the restaurant’s second locale. (more…)


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