it me shares earlier today “Outdoor dining is going just fine on 14th street clearly”
Brutal.
Restaurants
4533 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Every year we do a post around this time to remember the restaurants/bars/retail that have closed over the last 12 months. It is an awful post and I hate doing it but I do it to remember what/who we have lost. Now, is not the time for such a post. We know tons of spots have closed. I post them every single day. It is still, sadly, fresh. We are in the middle of a battle, we shall mourn the lost when the war is over. But for now – we must focus our attention on those fighting to survive the awfulness that has been 2020. Which by the by does not magically end as the calendar flips to 2021, obviously. So let us take this opportunity to call out the local restaurants/bars/retail fighting to survive who could use all of our support. (more…)
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1409 T Street, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending. A couple weeks ago we learned that Taqueria Nacional was closing their T Street location Dec. 21st after 8 years. Please remember that their new location in Mount Pleasant can be found at 3213 Mt Pleasant St, NW and remains open.
courtesy The Wharf
For those who’ve been looking for some ‘nog – good options at The Wharf on the SW Waterfront:
“Cantina Bambina – “Help Amy Trim the Tree” (Jameson cold Brew, eggnog, fresh nutmeg)
Tiki TNT – “Snow Miser” (creamy, cinnamon-heavy eggnog with rum and whiskey)
Moon Rabbit – “Moon Nog” (J.M. Rhum Agricole, Filibuster Dual-Cask Bourbon, coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolk + 5 spice blend)
Colada Shop – “Ponche Crema” (Caribbean eggnog with condensed milk, pasteurized egg yolk, and your choice of vanilla coffee & cacao nibs or guava & almond)
Officina – House Egg Nog (served with Italian Panettone)
Del Mar – Eggnog cookies (creamy eggnog vanilla filling, soft rum caramel between two crispy spiced molasses-ginger cookies, half dipped in chocolate with a touch of sea salt)”
4619 41st Street, NW
Thanks to Felicity for sending the news about “Le Kavacha French Bistro in Tenleytown across the street from the new Roaming Rooster location” (more…)
1527 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Like many, our Xmas plans have changed in light of the ongoing pandemic, and while we are not at the point of throwing out our tree, we are just not really celebrating. So instead of the fancy dinners (all suggestions looked awesome last week), we’re thinking of doing a mini-smorgasbord of Asian take out, and are looking for favorite spots and specific can’t miss dishes for Chinese, sushi, Thai, Laotian etc that are doing take out Xmas Eve.“
courtesy Hook Hall
From an email:
“As restaurants close again this week and restaurant workers are faced with being furloughed, Hook Hall Helps, the hospitality industry workers relief program started in March for the first pandemic shutdown, is being revived. Free meals and supply kits will be distributed every Monday from 3 until 5 pm at Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Avenue NW. This week there will also be a Christmas Eve distribution from 3 until 5. Hospitality industry recipients will receive a variety of family meals to last three to four days. (more…)
via El Changarrito de Los Tamales Chapines y atol de elote located around 3173 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Thanks to Alexander for sending the recommendation for El Changarrito de Los Tamales Chapines y atol de elote in Mount Pleasant. Last week we spoke about the food stand around 14th and Kenyon St, NW with the “great empanadas and roast pork.” And regarding Tamales you can see some more recs here.
via Home Depot
Well this ad hit my wife’s timeline and we have not stopped laughing. I hope it brings you a quarter of the joy it has brought us. And now I can’t stop laughing again. From Home Depot:
“Rejuvenate yourself with this lightweight, portable sauna. Outstanding features include built-in auto shut-off safety feature, durable moisture resistant satin polyester material, and energy efficient low EMF carbon fiber infrared heater panels. (more…)
Thanks to all who’ve messaged us. More spots taking a pause are The Saloon (on U Street), Chi-Cha and their new Mercado, Truxton Inn:
“Enjoy us the next few days, neighbors & friends — we’re shutting it down indefinitely starting Christmas Day. Not goodbye, but def a see ya later. (more…)