4th and H Street, NE
Thanks to Colleen for sending: “Looks like The Boiling Crab on H Street NE (former Driftwood Kitchen/True Orleans) is close to completion. (more…)
Restaurants
courtesy CODA
From an email:
“Chef Nicholas Stefanelli and team are excited to launch CODA, a new ghost pizzeria concept out of Officina at the Wharf (1120 Maine Ave, SW.) CODA is inspired by the local corner Italian pizza & sub shop Chef Stefanelli grew up on and worked at, combined with the street food and experiences of his travels throughout Italy- from the Roman Alimentari to the arancini of savia pasteceria in Cataina. (more…)
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Over the weekend a reader forwarded us a best fried chicken request and I realized our last thread was from 2011 and that simply will not do. It’s sad to see the recs of those no longer there (RIP Lawrence’s II et al.) Anyway, let’s refresh – where’s teh best fried chicken found these days?
courtesy All-Purpose
From an email:
“Both All-Purpose locations are offering a special Super Bowl Italiano Menu on February 7!
Offered in addition to the regular menu, the Super Bowl Italiano menu includes platters of fried chicken wings (Sicilian- or Calabrian-style), pepperoni stromboli, and The Ultimate Chicken Parm with breaded and fried chicken breast, melted mozz, tomato ragu, spaghetti ‘aglio e olio,’ and marinara. (more…)
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924 U Street, NW
Mollie asked us “Best DC cafes / restaurants with outdoor takeout pickup? Daytime or dinner. Thinking windows/doors like Call Your Mother, Taqueria Xochi, Big Bear.”
Some early replies: (more…)
1829 M Street, NW
Thnks to Tasha for sending: “I haven’t heard of this place before– not a lot of vegan options in DC IMO. But passed it on my walk today and excited to try!”
Check out Bubbie’s menu here.
“Pick-up and Delivery available to most of the city.
Monday – Saturday 11:30am-8:30pm (closed Sundays)
Expanded morning hours coming soon!”
Thanks to Catherine for sending from DCUSA: “After over a year of anticipation and far too little information, there is FINALLY some indication that TBC is not a dream!!”
STAY TUNED.
Chivito photo by Samantha Giordano Kim
From a press release:
“Sandwich lovers rejoice: chef Reid Shilling’s new concept, Ampersandwich, launches today with a rotating list of sandwiches available for delivery during lunch and dinner hours. Highlights of the comfort food-inspired menu include: E. Lombard Street Corned Beef (hot corned beef piled high, “heavy on the mustard,” on house made Jewish rye), the McReid (smoked and slow cooked St. Louis ribs and chopped pork shoulder, topped with dill pickles and BBQ sauce on a house-made bun) and a chivito (the national dish of Uruguay and now a DC favorite, featuring wood-fired beef, Virginia ham, applewood smoked bacon, egg, roasted red peppers, chimichurri, garlic aioli, onion, lettuce and melted mozzarella on a house-made bun) among others. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
During this COVID Era I am craving certain foods and my roots are winning out. Does anyone know if you can get peameal bacon anywhere in this area? Dying for a roast and sandwiches!!!”
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“Anyone have recommendations on where I can get a great King Cake this February in DC?”
Some early replies on the latter: (more…)
3100 14th Street, NW at Irving St.
Thanks to all who passed on the Columbia Heights update from Krispy Kreme:
“Krispy Kreme in Columbia Heights will officially open its doors on February 9th at 6:00 AM. We can’t wait to see you!
Address: 3100 14th St. NW #102, Washington, DC 20010
STORE HOURS: (more…)