RIP Döner Bistro formerly at 1654 Columbia Rd, NW (now home to Federalist Pig)
NSNC asks: “Anyone know where I can get authentic German style doner kebab in DC area?”
The early replies: (more…)
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1908 14th Street, NW photo by Rey Lopez
Lupo Pizzeria is officially opening up today at 4pm in the former Taylor Gourmet space which closed in 2018. Prior to them this was the longtime home to Ruff n Ready.
Check out Lupo Pizzeria’s menu HERE (PDF)
photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Lupo Pizzeria offers innovative, elevated Italian street food that promises to give Washingtonians a taste of Italy that defies expectations of the cuisine. Chef Juan Olivera’s entire menu is made in-house, including all their dough, with ingredients imported directly from Italy. Menu highlights like the “Lupo Marino” (pizza with dashi tomato passata, calamari, prawns, mussels, and handmade squid ink dough), the “Seaweed Frittelle” (savory fried seaweed doughnuts dashi tomato passata), and even dessert pizzas (like the Tropicale Pizza w/ coconut cream and grilled pineapple) provide a surprising twist to the concept. Lupo Pizzeria also features an expansive beverage program from Beverage Director Brian Kominsky filled with Italian wines, beers, and Italian cocktails with fresh herbs and seasonal ingredient highlights. (more…)
1309 5th Street NE courtesy Hi-Lawn
Ed. Note: What could possibly go wrong with giant chess pieces on a roof…
From a press release:
“One of Washington, DC’s largest, most expansive rooftops for outdoor dining, drinking and safe socializing, Hi-Lawn has just introduced several exciting post-pandemic offerings, making it DC’s ultimate warm-weather destination this season. The scenic astroturf-covered green space is now open seven days a week, with live music, giant lawn games, weekly themed nights, and new summer food and drink menus.
Located on the Rooftop at Union Market, the sprawling space (with a capacity of 1040) is the perfect place to spread out, have a picnic and take in the views, outfitted with picnic tables and colorful patio umbrellas, designated picnic spaces on artificial turf, neon-hued lawn lounge furniture, and wood decking with an artfully-designed shipping container bar dispensing draft cocktails, spiked seltzers, craft beers by the can and bucket, and affordable, well-curated wines. (more…)
Thanks to Jenna for sending: “looks like Magnolia will be Foxtrot now?”
For those unfamiliar: (more…)
Thanks to J and Corinne for sending: “We were walking to ANXO on Kennedy tonight and saw a sign in the window of the old Cheesemonster space – Everyday Sundae Scoop Shop is opening on July 4th!! (more…)
5th and K Street, NW. Photo by Hunter K
Jeremy writes: “According to Rebel Taco’s website, they plan to have a location there”
Original plans were for a Stellina Pizzeria there. Not clear if that fell through or if the tacos are coming here or next door. (more…)
Photo by Rey Lopez
Fitz Menu Middle Pannel – Food (PDF)
Fitz Menu Right Pannel – Wine (PDF)
Fitzgerald Beverage Menu 2021 (PDF)
From a press release:
“Clyde’s Restaurant Group is pleased to announce their new cocktail-centric bar and restaurant Fitzgerald’s (1232 36th Street, NW) – replacing former bar concept F. Scott’s – is opening on Saturday, June 26th, 2021. Hours of operation will be Wednesday through Sunday, 5pm until closing. Fitgerald’s will celebrate a return to classic Georgetown, elegance, embracing historic connections, while adding an elevated emphasis on food from critically-acclaimed Executive Chef Kyoo Eom and a modern bar program lead by General Manager and Beverage Director Brian Zipin – both also of next door culinary sibling and award-winning fine dining restaurant 1789. (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Restauranteur Hakan Ilhan is pleased to announce the early August opening of Il Piatto, a new Italian concept in the former Mirabelle space, at 900 16th Street NW. Ilhan has tapped Christ Lanydrek as the new executive chef for the restaurant. He earned his Bachelor of Culinary Arts at the Académie Culinaire de France, in Paris and spent time learning the Italian cuisine in Monte Carlo. Lanydrek has also worked in restaurants across the Metropolitan Washington area and was most recently the executive sous chef at the Annapolis Yacht Club. (more…)
2714 Georgia Avenue, NW
The placard for Sankofa says:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 83 and Total Occupancy Load of 136. Summer Garden with 53 seats.”
For those not familiar: “Since 1998, Sankofa has been a cultural center, bookstore and cafe devoted to people of African descent”
Ed. Note: Sankofa also applied for a liquor license back in 2011. Not sure if that went ever went through or not.
“One of the best local lunch spots has reopened downtown for the first time since the pandemic hit!”
1776 I Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
One of the best local lunch spots has reopened downtown for the first time since the pandemic hit! TBSP (The Best Sandwich Place) at 1776 I St NW is back again serving up some of the best sandwiches and salads in the area (yes, I’m biased based on the proximity to my office). Hopefully they get a lot of love from the downtown lunch crowd – so thrilled they survived the pandemic. Current hours are 8:00am-3:30pm.”