Restaurants

It is Time to Flood Taqueria Del Barrio with Love (and Money)

By Prince Of Petworth


821 Upshur Street, NW

The Washington Post reported the awfulness that’s been happening at Taqueria Del Barrio:

“D.C. police are investigating after a restaurant owner in Petworth reported receiving dozens of phone calls, some threatening to “kill the staff,” which the owner believes are tied to a monthly drag queen brunch and a separate drag trivia night.

Most of the comments were homophobic in nature, Bran-Leis said, noting that her staff members are nearly all part of the LGBTQ community. She said the calls came from four different phones with different voices, some of whom said “they were going to burn down the restaurant and kill the staff.”

As we showered Comet Ping Pong with love in their time of need, I say we do the same for Taqueria Del Barrio. Let us show them the power of love. Have a look at their menu here and plan a visit soon!

HUGE NEWS for H Street: Butter Chicken Company 2 is Coming in February!!!

By Prince Of Petworth


500 H Street, NE

UPDATE: This is huge news that I need people to know!! Unfortunately the owner of Bombay Street Food contacted me and said a BSF is not coming to this location. However, he’s bringing a Butter Chicken Company 2!! Scuttlebutt confirmed from the owner:

“H Street Butter chicken with 2 sides saag panir ( spinach ) Chana Masala ( chickpeas) will be serve ALL DAY.

Opening 1st or 2nd week of February.”

Stay tuned for an exact opening date.

Here is a painful list of many bars, restaurants and other notable retail who have (or will have) closed this year. Who will you miss the most?

By Prince Of Petworth

Folks open, folks close – it is the cycle of industry life but it can still sting nonetheless. With a tear in my beer here are the 2019 closures:

The Red Boat, Tom’s Chinese Laundry, District Hardware and Bike, Arqa Lebanese Fusion, Leziz, D.C. Cafe, Rosemarys Thyme Bistro, Corridor Coffee, The Outsider, The Pitch Tavern, Eat First, Wok and Roll (Adams Morgan), Maison Kayser(s), North Sea Restaurant, Via Gypset, Z Burger (Columbia Heights), The Bike Rack (Brookland and Logan), Fox Loves Taco, Hikari Sushi, Scotts DC, Southern Hospitality, Adams Morgan Cafe, Ray’s Hell Burger, Gallery 2000 Art & Framing, Arepa House, The Little Beet, Epic Philly Steaks, La Loma, Alba Osteria, Pennsylvania 6, Honeysuckle, Steam Cafe, Pizzeria Vetri, Caribbean Citations, Red Ginger, Sally’s Middle Name (more…)

“Demo permit at old Kapnos space on 14th Street.” New Restaurant from Boston’s COJE management group coming

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and W Street, NW

Thanks to Greg for sending: “Any idea what’s coming? This is just a demo permit.”

Thanks to Paige for letting me know: “New permits up at 14th and W in the old Kapnos space. Permitted to Chris Jamison, of COJE management group based in Boston. Super popular restaurants up there like Lolita’s, Yvonne’s, and Raku.” (more…)

“Service Bar – Announces ‘FRIED’ – A Community-centric Fried Chicken Sandwich Culinary Series”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Rey Lopez, courtesy Service Bar, 926-928 U Street, NW

From a press release:

“In response to the ongoing national fried chicken sandwich craze pitting Popeye’s against Chick-fil-A, celebrated neighborhood bar Service Bar in Shaw is preparing to kick-off their new rotating monthly local fried chicken sandwich culinary series – ‘FRIED’. Beginning tonight, Wednesday, December 18th, from 5pm until close – the talented team at Service Bar will be sharing creative twists on community-centric fried chicken sandwiches featuring some of the DC areas most celebrated chefs. The ‘FRIED’ creative culinary series will launch to the public this evening featuring critically-acclaimed Chef Kevin Tien of Hot Lola’s and Emilie’s. The series will feature a new local chef and their fried chicken sandwich each month for the next six months. (more…)

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