Restaurants

“The Potter’s House, Celebrating 60th Year, Persists Through Pandemic” Reopening Tomorrow!! (Wed.)

By Prince Of Petworth


1658 Columbia Road, NW

From The Potter’s House:

“On Wednesday, May 20, The Potter’s House will reopen its doors after going dark for more than two months during the coronavirus pandemic.

This nonprofit neighborhood institution, much-beloved in its Adams Morgan community, celebrated its 60th anniversary in April. It’s one of the longest-running enterprises in the city and one that has survived many hardships in the past.

But it’s much more than a cafe and bookstore — The Potter’s House is a hub of connection, a safe and welcoming gathering place for a deeply diverse community. Its reopening offers a ray of much-needed sunshine to the city. It’s a reassurance that The Potter’s House will continue to be here to offer hospitality, welcome, and comfort — even in the midst of a global pandemic. (more…)

Check out the window of Saint Vincent (Wine Bar and more) Coming to Park View (retail shop coming soon, while we wait for the actual bar)

By Prince Of Petworth

Oh my goodness a magnificent, and desperately needed, update about Saint Vincent coming to the old union drinkery/sundevich space at 3212-3216 Georgia Ave NW in the Park View. Co-owner Peyton Sherwood (along with partner Frederick Uku) tells me that they’ll be opening up a retail shop there in the next few weeks (before a proper opening is suitable.) We can expect the space to feature a wine list that highlights small producers from all over the world plus cheese and charcuterie. People will be able to pick out their favorites online a la carte or buy baskets they put together. You can follow their progress on their Instagram page here. And of course we’ll update when the retail shop is live and of course when it’s safe to do so, when the proper opening occurs.

Check out a taste from that sweet window at night too: (more…)

Progress at Pupatella!!

By Prince Of Petworth


18th and S Street, NW

Thanks to Watson for sending what looks like an oven under there: “construction signs on 18th and S at the old Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro!”

Back in February which feels like a million years ago, we posted confirmation about Pupatella taking over the old Rosemarys Thyme space.

Stay tuned.

New Restaurant, Rosemary, Coming to former Terasol space across from Politics and Prose on Connecticut

By Prince Of Petworth


5010 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Nice to see some new liquor license placards getting posted despite it all. This one for Rosemary says:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 60 and Total Occupancy Load of 60. Sidewalk Café with 15 seats.”

Obviously we’ll see what happens with the indoor seating capacity but the outdoor seating looks promising: (more…)

Strictly Scuttlebutt But: Will The Line Hotel (and restaurants) Be Coming Back? Manager says: “we are working on plans to reopen The LINE DC.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1780 Columbia Road, NW

Update from The Line DC’s manager:

“I would like to assure everyone that we are working on plans to reopen The LINE DC. We have been working diligently to develop the new protocols to look after the well being of our Employees & Guests when we open. Our sister hotel The LINE Austin will reopen May 21st as Texas has lifted the state’s stay at home order, and there are plans for The LINE DC to follow. We are respecting the DC Mayor ‘s orders and directions.
Also, I would like to assure our Neighbors that the Hotel Operation has always been compliant, and has exceeded the 51/51 hiring commitment, as certified by DOES. We have over 100 employees that live in Ward 1 (including myself) that we very much want to see back at work.
Thank you for your concern and for your support, it is most appreciated by all of us that are part of The LINE DC.
Crawford
Manager.”

Ed. Note: The Line opened up after much anticipation and not without controversy in 2017. The Line DC is also home to restaurants, A Rake’s Progress, Brothers And Sisters and Spoken English.

If true this would be devastating on many levels. We will be keeping a very close eye on this, for once I’m very much hoping a previously accurate tipster is wrong.

A tipster writes: “word on the street is The Line is completely closing for good.”

The Line DC’s website still says: “In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, all LINE Hotels are closed to the public including hotel rooms and all restaurants and bars.

Please check back here or on Instagram at @thelinehotel for re-opening updates and other information as things evolve.” (more…)

“The Imperial Launches Take-Out For The First Time, While Jack Rose Dining Saloon Introduces Brand New To-Go Menu Of Frozen + Batched Cocktails, Food + Meal Kits Starting Friday”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy The Imperial/Jack Rose

From a press release:

“Two of DC’s most acclaimed dining and drinking destinations — The Imperial and Jack Rose Dining Saloon – are the city’s newest take-out options starting this Friday, May 15. The Imperial, which was billed as one of DC’s hottest new restaurants in its four months of operation before COVID, has launched carry-out for the first time after an 8-week closure, and Jack Rose has introduced a brand new menu of to-go food, meal kits, ready-to-drink cocktails and at-home beverage kits. Both restaurants will offer their menus for pre-order via Tock, Wednesday through Sunday, starting on 5/15. (more…)

“we have to retire our Belgian Pub concept for now, we are super excited about a brand new concept that we plan to roll out for delivery and pick up on May 26th”

By Prince Of Petworth


1238 H Street, NE

From Granville Moore’s:

“First of all, we want to thank everyone for their support over the past few months – it has been overwhelming!
Unfortunately, unlike our sister restaurant, The Queen Vic, we have been unable to open in any capacity since March 17th because the Granville Moore’s menu is not take-out friendly.

We have spent the past month thinking of ideas about the best way to re-open to give our staff some work and to offer something that our neighborhood will love.

So although we are sad that we have to retire our Belgian Pub concept for now, we are super excited about a brand new concept that we plan to roll out for delivery and pick up on May 26th for a trial period. (more…)

“Tail Up Goat for a New Era”

By Prince Of Petworth


1827 Adams Mill Road NW via Tail Up Goat

Thanks to Kelsey for sending: “Tail Up Goat will be opening up on Friday for take out”. Their website says:

“Over four-plus years of business, we’ve proudly served our community through thick and thin, personal triumph and tragedy, national turmoil and peaceful protest. As we re-open for contactless takeout and delivery in the midst of global pandemic, we continue to seek out ways to nourish our guests physically and emotionally.

We closed for eight weeks in the interest of public health, and we remain dedicated to ensuring the safest workplace possible for our staff. We continue to practice social distancing throughout our space and are implementing the strictest possible protocols to ensure the safety of our product and the continued good health of everyone involved in bringing it to you.

We’re offering a fully prepared meal ready for pick-up or delivery with instructions for re-warming whenever you’re ready to eat. (more…)

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