Joe asks: “What are the best fish and chips takeout options in town on Fridays during Lent? Anyone who says Filet-O-Fish is appreciated, but will be ignored.”
Lots of early replies: (more…)
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Restaurants
4221 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Is Sushi Para permanently closed here in Van Ness?”
Welp, it’s not looking good. A call to the restaurant rings and rings without going to voicemail. Yelp and google list them as permanently closed:
And their website linked from their DC Facebook only lists two locations in Chicago.
Sushi Para opened in Van Ness back in January 2012 and put lots and lots of sushi in our bellies. If permanent as it seems they will indeed be missed.
Now bring back Taco Bell you cowards!!
4619 41st Street, NW
A little bit more info about Le Kavacha from their liquor license placard:
“The Establishment will be a restaurant serving French and American food and drinks with occasional karaoke. Seating Capacity of 163 and a Total Occupancy Load of 179. Request to add a Sidewalk Café with 80 seats. The licensee is also requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment indoors only.”
Stay tuned.
courtesy Mintwood Place
From a press release:
“Critically-acclaimed Mintwood Place (1813 Columbia Road NW) celebrating ten years in Adams Morgan and helmed by veteran Executive Chef Harper McClure has announced that beginning this Sunday, February 21st, the team will begin offering a ‘Southern Hospitality’ Sunday Supper series. The new Southern comfort food-inspired dinners will be available every Sunday during dinner hours only – 5:00PM to 8:30PM – for online orders for pickup, and for limited dine-in both on the heated patios (weather permitting) and in the indoor dining room. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The chef-owner of Pesce in Dupont Circle, Andrew La Porta, suddenly passed away on Friday, Feb 5th. He is survived by his wife and two small children. It seems they’re closing the restaurant according to a report. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family. I wonder if you can post something to let the community know and support his family? Thank you very much.”
via GoFundMe
From the GoFundMe:
“Andrew La Porta passed away of natural causes on Friday, February 5th, 2021. He was only 48 years old. (more…)
Photo by Scott Suchman
From SEOULSPICE:
“Eric Shin, owner of SEOULSPICE, is pleased to announce the expansion of his healthy Korean comfort food concept with three new locations scheduled to open later this year. Founded in 2016, Shin opened his flagship location in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C. and expanded with additional locations in Tenleytown and College Park, Maryland, opening the following year. SEOULSPICE offers Korean-style rice bowls, kimbap burritos (Korritos), japchae noodle bowls, and salads showcasing original recipes from the Shin family, some of which have been passed down for generations.
439 7th Street, NW at E Street. Ed. Note: The space next to the now closed Starbucks
The first of SEOULSPICE’s three new locations is scheduled to open in May 2021 at the Westfield Montgomery Mall Food Court (next to Chipotle). Shin has also signed a lease for more than 2,000-square-feet of space at 439 7th Street, NW, 20004, across the street from Jaleo, which is scheduled for completion in July 2021. (more…)
2100 2nd Street, SW. Rendering courtesy Fish & Fire Food Group
From a press release:
“Fish & Fire Food Group, the D.C.-based hospitality group behind the Michelin-acknowledged The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse, Nick’s Riverside Grill, and Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place is opening with its newest sustainably-focused restaurant called The Point. Slated to open this spring at 2100 2nd Street SW, The Point will feature a vast selection of the freshest seafood, coastal cuisine, and American-infused fare under the direction of Fish & Fire Food Group’s Culinary Director Ron Goodman and Executive Chef Benjamin Lambert.
Situated at the tip of Buzzard Point, where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers meet, the expansive restaurant is located in the former U.S. Coast Guard headquarters, which is now shared with the new RiverPoint Apartments. (more…)
Breakfast Tacos via La Tejana
“Dear PoPville,
Breakfast burritos are not my thing: waaaay too big. Breakfast *tacos* however are a delight. I realize this may seem like a fussy distinction to make, but I just moved from Texas.
Where are the best breakfast tacos? Heck, where are *any* breakfast tacos?”
849 Upshur Street, NW (previously home to Cuzzin’s and Beveragemania
Thanks to Erin for sending: “saw a new place getting set up on Upshur. Looks like it’ll be a great addition.”
Looking good! “Little shop. Big flavors.”: (more…)
Photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
I was hoping for suggestions on good boxed lunch/brunch options that would travel well for a socially distant picnic (I.e. food that won’t get cold/soggy in transit). I’m sure there are more options these days with pandemic protocol, so I’d love to hear some more places offering this type of to-go meal!”