Restaurants

SouthEats Breakfast Shop launching Tuesday at Walters in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth


via Walters (10 N Street, SE)

From an email:

“Jeremy Gifford and Chef Ryan McGill go way back. 9 years ago Gifford recruited McGill to leave fine dinning and focus on the neighborhood bar (DC Reynolds) that was only known for its #BOGO happy hour. “I knew if we were going to make it we had to have great food”. McGill had cut his teeth at more fine dining establishment around town but was looking for a change of pace. Most important he lived in the neighborhood. “We had a great underrated food program for years” says Gifford, currently focused on his huge sports bar adjacent to Nationals Park.

“Walters kitchen is way bigger than we need right now with no sports” which triggered his idea to reach out to McGill for his help launching SouthEats Breakfast Shop. Launching Tuesday from 8am-11am Monday-Friday the Navy Yard restaurant will offer breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit parfait, tacos, and coffee to go (Gifford is looking for a local roaster to partner with). (more…)

“will be a neighborhood tavern based on the former The Fountain Inn”

By Prince Of Petworth


1659 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Dane for sending:

“I noticed a new ABRA notice on the door of a building at 1659 Wisconsin Ave, NW for a new restaurant that is going to be called the “Fountain Inn” based on Georgetown’s historical Fountain Inn/Suter’s Tavern. Seems there has been some Georgetown lore surrounding the old tavern.”

The placard says: (more…)

“Limited menu with a Meatloaf dinner special while supplies last!”

By Prince Of Petworth


501 East Capitol Street, SE via Jimmy T’s

The good word from Jimmy T’s Place (cash only) this morning:

“Hey all! Trying something new. Come join us for dinner tonight from 5:30 – 8:30. Limited menu with a Meatloaf dinner special while supplies last! Get it while it’s hot!”

Ed. Note: On July 2nd they posted: “Hey all, we’re opening on a trial basis with a limited menu and reduced table space. Hours are Sat,Sun 8:00-3:00. Wed-Fri 6:30-3:00. Please bear with us as we navigate these difficult times!‬”

“I guess that’s it for good…”

By Prince Of Petworth


5310 Western Ave, NW

Thanks to Emily for sending: “Le Pain Quotidien in Friendship Heights hasn’t been open since the pandemic started, and I guess that’s it for good…”

And thanks to Renee for passing on more bleak news in Friendship Heights from the Washington Business Journal, “Mazza Gallerie mall in Northwest D.C. faces a foreclosure sale”

Mazza Gallerie’s (5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW) website says: “Since 1978 Mazza Gallerie has served as DC’s choice for upscale retail and entertainment. Boasting 3 levels of shops and eateries and a full level movie theatre, Mazza Gallerie is a premiere destination for fun and shopping.”

Updates when we learn what happens with the foreclosure.

“Brazilian street food place” coming to Adams Morgan will be called Copacabana

By Prince Of Petworth


2434 18th Street, NW

Last week we learned that the old Taste of Seoul space (forever the old Meskerem spot to many) was becoming a “Brazilian street food place”. New signage is up revealing the name to be Copacabana. Obviously. I hear they are hoping to open by October but they look pretty close so I’ll be sure to update when we get an exact opening date. STAY TUNED.

Timber Pizza Company: “Petworth and DC at large, we need your help!”

By Prince Of Petworth


809 Upshur Street, NW in 2017

From an email:

“Long story short, a developer is threatening to block our only means of egress from the back of our building. Timber does not have access to the alley, so all deliveries, trash, and most importantly our fire escape all come from the back and then use this side sidewalk. The developer was not interested in coming up with an amicable solution, and instead told us to build a stairway over the top of the building.

This sidewalk has been there for decades and has always been used as a means of egress. I was hoping someone might have some good insight on how to stop this, so we can continue to operate safely and effectively!” (more…)

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