Restaurants

“Covid-19 has left us no choice.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1324 14th Street, NW

Last week we posted that “It looks like we are losing B Too.” Too. Thanks to Jennifer for passing their note from Instagram:

“Dear guests and friends,

This has been quite a year… from politics to civil rights… from the pandemic to the economy… We’re all experiencing extraordinary times. Through it all, I hope that you are healthy and happy. My team and I are very grateful for your support over the years and especially since re-opening Belga Café and Betsy. Some of my proudest moments have been the opportunities we’ve had to welcome you back into our restaurants, and to treat you as family. We’ve made the very difficult decision to close B Too on 14th street. (more…)

“In 1973, nineteen year old Maria Villalta left her home in Mexico to join her aunt in Washington, D.C.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Maria Villalta. Photo by Cassandra Hetherington

Cassandra Hetherington is a a volunteer for Uptown Main Street

Thanks to Cassandra Hetherington for sharing with us:

“In 1973, nineteen year old Maria Villalta left her home in Mexico to join her aunt in Washington, D.C. During her first job as a nanny to two girls and a boy, Maria’s cooking was greatly appreciated by the family. Her homemade hot tortillas, slathered in butter, were a favorite snack. It wasn’t until after the children were grown and she was married with children of her own that Maira felt confident enough to start her own restaurant. With her husband’s strong encouragement, Maria successfully operated Margarita’s in Glover Park for two decades before rising rents forced her to close.

Glover Park’s loss became a win for Adams Morgan when Maria opened Pica Taco off of Columbia Road in 2009. The very small kitchen and convection oven forced her to be creative with her cooking; the results were healthy, flavorful and more quickly prepared meals. Since then, Maria has opened three other Pica Tacos in Northwest, D.C. and one in Alexandria, VA. The Grand Opening for Pica Taco #5, located at 4610 14th Street NW, was scheduled for March 21, 2020 but canceled due to the pandemic. This has not deterred Maria from her enthusiasm for her newest restaurant on the upper 14th Street NW corridor and she has already built a loyal following from the community. (more…)

“Best bagels in DC?” (DMV)

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Mabel

Carol asked a simple question: “Best bagels in DC?”

Let’s do this:

Buckle up for some of the original battle replies: (more…)

Call Your Mother Trolley Launched in Bethesda this Morning “Honey is double the size of a typical food truck”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Call Your Mother

From a press release:

“Call Your Mother, Washington D.C.’s nationally renowned, locally grown “Jew-ish” deli, opens its first mobile kitchen, the Call Your Mother Trolley, Tuesday, July 14.

Also known as Honey, the original name of the antique streetcar, Call Your Mother’s bagel trolley is rolling into Bethesda, Maryland and parking next to Suburban Hospital at 8804 Old Georgetown Road. With social distancing in mind, guests can order bulk bagels and their favorite signature sandwiches ahead here or at the trolley. The full Call Your Mother menu will be available soon.

MENU (PDF)

“It’s one of the old trollies that used to tour the city, but it’s no longer orange and green,” says Andrew Dana, Founder and Co-Owner of Call Your Mother. Instead, the trolley is outfitted in the brand’s emblematic pink and green meant to evoke “Boca-meets-Brooklyn” blending outstanding bagels and bright South Florida vibes. Some of South Florida’s well-known Jewish retirement homes are the inspiration behind the names of Call Your Mother’s quirky woodfire bagel sandwiches. (more…)

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