Restaurants

Whoa, Pusha-T is a partner in Kitsuen opening on H Street on New Year’s Eve

By Prince Of Petworth


1362 H Street, NE via Kitsuen’s Facebook

Wild, I had no idea. Thanks to Jason for passing on from Complex:

“Pusha-T is stepping away from the studio for a bit to try his hand in the food industry.

The DAYTONA rapper announced Monday that he’s teaming up with D.C. nightclub owners Wayne Johnson and Tony Perry to open up a ramen and craft cocktail bar called Kitsuen in the nation’s capital. After several setbacks, the high-end spot is set to open on New Year’s Eve in Washington’s burgeoning H Street Corridor.”

Let’s Do This – Best Nachos

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC

Maybe a little niche but this is a reader request – so where can one find the tastiest nachos these days?

Here are the previous best/let’s do this lists for – Carryouts, best Thai, best liquor stores, best Ramen, best Bars, best Indian and Pakistani, best Italian/Pizza/Deli, best Mexican/Salvadoran/Central/Cuban/Latin, best burgers/fries, best bakery/bagels, best Gyms, best Ethiopian , best Sushi, best bookstores, best movie theaters, best sports bars, best barbers and hair salons, best brunch, favorite clothing stores, favorite place to get oysters best breakfast sandwiches, best Tacos, best Farmers Markets best dumplings, best pupusas, best Pho, best Food Trucks, best Chicken Wings, best tots/toppings, best mac and cheese, best shoe repair, best fish n chips and best Crab Cakes.

AKO by KENAKI coming to The Roost in Hill East

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Stacey Windsor

From an email:

“Brother-and-sister owners Ken and Aki Ballogdajan will open their new concept AKO by KENAKI at The Roost early 2020. Chef Ken and his sister Aki opened their first restaurant, KENAKI Sushi Counter, in Gaithersburg last year. While Ken touts a 25-year career in the industry (which includes time spent at Raku, VOLT, and with Chef Ryan Trevino in San Juan, PR), his sister Aki left her career in software in 2018 to open KENAKI as its GM. Though this will be the second concept for the Ballogdajans, the siblings are third-generation restaurant owners and got their start in the industry as teens. Their sushi counter at The Roost is named for their late mother, Ako (her nickname). (more…)

Tex-Mex Pop Up Returns to Room 11 Tomorrow (Saturday)

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Lamont St, NW

From La Tejana:

“Following last week‘s sold out event at Room 11, La Tejana’s Tex-Mex breakfast taco pop-up is returning tomorrow (Saturday 12/14 from 10 am – sellout) with a double batch of homemade flour tortillas, chorizo, migas, papas con huevo and boozy topo chico. Because holiday shopping is better when slightly buzzed and three breakfast tacos deep…

Shout out to everyone who came out last weekend (and waited patiently for their tacos – shorter wait times are guaranteed this weekend). Might even be a surprise or two in store”

Anyone take a taste last week?

Momo Chicken & Grill coming to SW Waterfront

By Prince Of Petworth


1001 4th Street, SW

Thanks to a reader for sending: “Is a new David Chang restaurant coming to SW? Not positive it’s momofuku but the name makes it seem like it may be.”

Hmm, I don’t think there is a Chang connection – while the liquor license placard posted for MOMO says:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 74 and Total Occupancy Load of 80.”

The building’s website in SW has a teaser with the full name, Momo Chicken and Grill (see photo below.)

Momo Chicken & Grill’s Facebook for their Bethesda location says:

“MoMo is the place where Korean Fried Chicken is seasoned with Jazz Music. With its rustic design that combines musical antiques and industrial elements from 19th century, Momo will comfort you with soul food, drink and music.”

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Big News from the Hilton Brothers: Echo Park coming to former Gaslight Space, Andy’s Pizza coming next door to the spot with the Le Corbusier mural!!

By Prince Of Petworth


2012 9th Street, NW

From an email:

“Hospitality entrepreneurs Eric and Ian Hilton are partnering with Andy Brown, whose eponymous Andy’s Pizza will find a new home next door to the siblings’ latest venture, Echo Park (2012 9th Street NW) this winter. The new restaurant and bar, which pays homage to the Hiltons’ D.C.-area roots, replaces the former Gaslight Tavern.


2016 9th Street, NW

Andy’s Pizza (2016 9th Street NW) will serve up New York-style slices in-house and will also offer delivery to the surrounding neighborhood. (more…)

Free Blind Dog Cookie Alert – Union Kitchen Opens on K Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1301 K Street, NW

From Union Kitchen:

“Our fourth store is officially open and snack-ready! Come visit us at 1301 K St NW. We’ll be open from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week, serving up your favorite snacks, sandwiches, coffee, and more! Stop in, check out the new space, and meet our team.

OH! And enjoy a free Blind Dog Cookie. What more could you want?”

A peek inside the new space: (more…)

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