Restaurants

Congrats to all the 2020 RAMMY Award Winners

By Prince Of Petworth


3315 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners of The RAMMY Awards tonight during a virtual program viewed live by a first-ever public audience. Broadcasted live from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the two-hour streaming experience celebrated the region’s resilient hospitality community and honored winners in 20 award categories with other special distinctions.

For over thirty years, The RAMMY Awards have honored the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations of the metropolitan Washington region’s restaurant and foodservice community. While the program honored finalists based on the 2019 year of dining, RAMW recognized that 2020 has posed unique challenges that the industry continues to navigate. The RAMMYS represent some of the best of the region’s restaurant community that continues to be one of the area’s most irrepressible industries.

The selection process for the winners involved two esteemed groups, the voting public, which decided the winners in four categories: Favorite Gathering Place, Upscale Brunch, Casual Brunch and Favorite Fast Bites; and an anonymous panel of volunteer judges, consisting of food and dining journalists, educators, and foodservice industry professionals.

RAMW honored additional members with the Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year award, given to Coastal Sunbelt Produce for exemplifying commitment to and support of RAMW, and the Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award, presented to restaurateur Randy Norton of Great American Restaurants for his hard work and outstanding initiative over 45 years in business that has increased the profile and success of the region’s foodservice community. These awards were determined by RAMW’s Executive Committee.

The 2020 Honorary Milestone RAMMY Award was given to ROCKLANDS Barbeque and Grilling Co.  (30 years), Vace Italian Delicatessen (40 years), and Mrs. K’s Toll House (90 years), dining staples celebrating decades serving locals and visitors throughout metropolitan Washington.

Remaining winners of the 38th Annual RAMMY Awards are: (more…)

“Just wanted to report some kindness my wife and I witnessed in these dark times.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Ian Livingston

“Dear PoPville,

I was outside of Starbucks on P Street Sunday waiting for my partner near a man who was sitting and loudly, not forcefully, asking for help/money. A male server from Logan Tavern with a purple handkerchief walked up to him, gave him some cash, knelt down to give him a hug and the two shared some seemingly meaningful conversation. It really was the best display of human compassion I’ve seen in a long time.”

Petite Soeur Pop-Up at Nino’s Bakery Saturday (Sept. 19th)

By Prince Of Petworth


1310 L Street, NW

From an email:

“Please join us at Nino’s Bakery on Saturday, September 19th from 8:30AM to 12:30PM for a pop-up with DC chocolatier Petite Soeur! Petite Soeur creates handmade chocolates and confections inspired by French techniques and American traditions. Nino’s Bakery specializes in artisan croissants made in house. Ashleigh Pearson of Petite Soeur earned her pastry diploma from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and previously worked with Per Se in New York and Marcel’s in DC. Miranda Rinaldi of Nino’s Bakery studied Italian pastry in Milan and French pastry at The French Pastry School in Chicago. (more…)

“La Famosa, a tribute to the vibrant, flavorful cuisine of Puerto Rico, opened” Earlier this week in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth


1300 4th Street, SE courtesy La Famosa

From a press release:

“La Famosa, a tribute to the vibrant, flavorful cuisine of Puerto Rico, opens its doors on September 14. The highly anticipated restaurant, located at 1300 4th Street, SE in The Bower in Navy Yard, promises a fresh take on classic Puerto Rican cuisine. An all-day, “fast-fine” restaurant, La Famosa, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner while offering an extensive coffee program and full bar of tropical-inspired drinks. The brainchild of Chef Joancarlo Parkhurst, La Famosa is a nod to the Caribbean island where he was born. Meaning ‘The Famous One’, La Famosa is the name of the Puerto Rican canning food company which Parkhurst’s family founded in 1921.

Update: “Since opening on Monday, the overwhelming support for La Famosa has been truly amazing, and our team is so appreciative of the community! We are working tirelessly to keep up with demand and to ensure that our high standards for food and service are not compromised. To that end, we are making a few temporary adjustments to the menu and operating hours including:

Lunch service is temporarily suspended. Breakfast and dinner are available 7 days a week from 7-11AM and 5-9PM respectively. Coffee and pastries are available throughout the day.
A slightly abbreviated menu.
Takeout orders will be available for walk-ins only.

We will soon return to full service including lunch, online orders and delivery. Thanks to the DC community for your patience, understanding and support during our opening week.” (more…)

Anafre “doing a little renovating”. Pivoting to Pizza?

By Prince Of Petworth


3704 14th Street, NW

Anthony asks: “any news on anafre and why the plastic is up?”

Anafre wrote on Wednesday: “We’re doing a little renovating so we’ll be closed this week. But you can still visit our sister spots @mezcalerodc and @elsoldc”

Another reader hears a little scuttlebutt about what could be coming: “it’s going to be a pizza place”?!?

STAY TUNED.

Coming this weekend from the restaurateurs behind Tiger Fork/Calico/Fainting Goat/Hei Hei Tiger and The Royal/Lulu’s Winegarden, is an expansive, open-air urban restaurant on the Rooftop at Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth


rendering courtesy Hi-Lawn

From a press release:

“One of Washington, DC’s largest, most expansive rooftops for outdoor dining, drinking and safe socializing will soon make its debut, when Hi-Lawn soft opens on the Rooftop at Union Market at 1309 5th Street NE, this Friday, September 18. (more…)

“Just FYI Kosta of Greek Deli is making Brisket and Matzoh Ball soup for the upcoming Jewish holidays”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Greek Deli (1120 19th Street, NW)

As if I could love Greek Deli anymore… Thanks to Tracy for sending:

“Just FYI Kosta of Greek Deli is making Brisket and Matzoh Ball soup for the upcoming Jewish holidays…just was hoping you could give him a blurb. He makes the best brisket and turkey. He needs all the business he can get…. or we won’t have GD.

Disclosure: loyal customer.”

Greek Deli’s Facebook says:

“We are hard at work preparing holiday meals for Rosh Hashanah! We can accommodate most any request, depending on your gathering size and dishes of choice. Some of our customer favorites: brisket, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, string beans, salad, and matzo ball soup! We ask that you give us at least 24-hours notice [Ed. Note: So get your orders in quick!!] when placing your order – especially for brisket. Contact us today to place your holiday order!

Perfect for your holiday meal! (more…)

TaKorean joins Prescription Chicken in the former Mason Dixie space in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


1819 7th Street, NW Photo by Sarah Bedsole

Thanks to Sarah, Ben and for sending: “old Mason Dixie space on 7th. There are signs in the window for Prescription Chicken, but this Takorean signage went up today. Does anyone know which is coming?”

Michela reported yesterday:

“I don’t know who needs to hear this but TaKorean’s Shaw location is now open” (more…)

“As you all know so many restaurants on Capitol Hill have closed already and we could be next.”

By Prince Of Petworth


410 1st Street, SE via Bullfeathers DC

Thanks to Erin for passing on from Bullfeathers IG:

“To all of our favorite regulars who have become our friends and family, we need your help ! As you all know so many restaurants on Capitol Hill have closed already and we could be next. For the past month Bullfeathers was on the edge of a shut down but we are trying to do everything we can to stay open. And right now we need your help to show up and show us your support !!!” (more…)

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