Restaurants

“Best fancy delivery” and Must Try Restaurants Before Leaving the District

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I started researching fancy delivery options for an upcoming birthday, and all the listicles I’ve found about delivery during the pandemic are from last spring and summer. A lot of restaurants have adapted since then. I would love to hear recommendations on fancy pre-fix menu meals that deliver in the DC area.”

and Tom asks: “DC friends! I have ~5 weeks left in the city and a lot of restaurants I haven’t tried. pls send your favorite must-eat places / meals before I move”

Some early responses to the latter: (more…)

Fencing breakdown started at 6 pm (Wed.) and “will likely take about 36 hours.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Phil Yabut

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea when the fencing will come down?”

From Deputy Mayor John J. Falcicchio Wednesday:

“We are told that breakdown will start in earnest at 6 pm and will likely take about 36 hours.

That aligns with the end of the Inauguration Pause on indoor dining which is set to expire on Friday, January 22, at 5 am. Restaurants will then be able to return to 25% indoor. (more…)

“Fuel the People: Black-Owned Restaurants Feeding Our Unhoused Neighbors”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Since the attack at the Capitol Building, 5 local Black-owned restaurants have been working tirelessly to provide meals for our unhoused neighbors throughout DC. In partnership with local grassroots mutual aid group @fueltheppl, Open Crumb, Taste of Jamaica, Heat da Spot Cafe, Chez Dior and Po Boy Jim have made over 1,100 meals for the community to support unhoused DC residents that have been impacted and/or displaced by the current state of emergency in DC. (more…)

“DC is getting a new option for burgers and chicken sandwiches come this Thursday, Jan. 21.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Sandi Buns

Check out the current menu here.

Thanks to Troy for sending word about the Sandi Buns ghost kitchen launching out of Service Bar Thursday. Sandi Buns’ website says:

“Let’s face it, COVID sucks, burgers are awesome, so let’s have some fun with it. Sandi Buns is an eclectic ghost concept from the minds behind Service Bar, but will be driven by the community. (more…)

“Cusbah is back under new ownership!” But in a new location?

By Prince Of Petworth


1128 H Street, NE

Thanks to Brett for sending: “Cusbah was one of my favorite Indian restaurants in DC until it closed in the fall. I randomly googled it today, and the website indicates they are reopening for delivery and takeout with a new address listed. A Twitter post from 1/1/21 indicates delivery “coming soon.” Great news!”

Their website says: “change of ownership reopening for delivery & takeout only

1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste R110
Washington, DC 20004

COMING SOON!”

So opening in a new location? Stay tuned.

“NO SOUP FOR YOU” — a Takeout/Delivery-Only Ghost Kitchen Serving Comforting Soups, Hearty Stews & Dippable Breads

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Fainting Goat

From a press release:

“The Fainting Goat, neighborhood tavern from the Blagden Hospitality Group (Tiger Fork, Calico, Hei Hei Tiger, Hi-Lawn) is embracing comfort and soul-warming eats with DC’s newest takeout-only ghost kitchen pop-up, launching on Wednesday, January 13. “No Soup For You” focuses solely on hearty soups, nourishing stews and creative dips, accompanied by an assortment of breads, biscuits and sandwiches for soaking up all the brothy goodness.

The pandemic-born pop-up will consistently feature an extensive variety of homemade Soups ($9-$14, 16oz.) from partner and culinary director Nathan Beauchamp and Chef Sam George, rotating through the season but currently including: (more…)

“New Pop-Up Menu at Red Hen Starts tonight!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Check out the full menu here (PDF).

From Red Hen (1822 First Street, NW):

“It might be January but at The Red Hen we’re basking Under the Tuscan Sun with our NEW pop-up menu!

Bright and colorful new dishes take center stage in our latest pop-up menu launching TONIGHT alongside our Red Hen Classics menu (which now includes pints of our popular Cinnamon Crunch Gelato!!!) (more…)

“Need delicious locally-made bacon? We got you covered.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The team behind Ivy and Coney, DC’s premier hot dog sandwich and Detroit pizza shop, is pleased to announce a new addition to their friendly confines: A Meatcar Named Desire. Need delicious locally-made bacon? We got you covered. Yearning for a district brewed beer to celebrate the return of democracy? We can quench that. In short, AMND aims to be your little market for great locally made food and drink. We’re starting with some of our favorites, but hope to progressively grow the wares on offer at AMND with items curated and created by District bartenders, chefs and artisans. (more…)

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