Restaurants

Rush Bowls coming to U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1209 U Street, NW via Miller Walker Real Estate

Thanks to Jordan for passing on from Verity Commercial:

“Retail tenant, Rush Bowls, secured its first DC location at 1209 U Street in NW thanks to Oyku Hanna of Verity Commercial. Franchise Owner Onur Can is responsible for bringing this healthy meal-in-a-bowl franchise concept to NW, DC.

“We’re on schedule to open the Rush Bowls’ DC location within the next few months,” says Rush Bowls Franchise Owner Onur Can. “Bringing a healthy food concept to our nation’s capital has been a long-time goal for me. We’re thrilled to have business space that we can grow and thrive in.”

Rush Bowls offers healthy meals in a bowl and smoothies crafted from wholesome ingredients and fruit, topped with crunchy granola and honey that taste delicious.”

You can see their menu here.

Let’s Talk Chicken

By Prince Of Petworth

Yesterday the Post reported:

“On Monday, the charitable arm affiliated with Chick-fil-A revealed that it had overhauled its donation strategy and had stopped giving money to several organizations — donations that had long angered LGBTQ activists.”

From the Chick fil A Foundation:

“Starting in 2020, the Chick-fil-A Foundation is introducing a more focused giving approach to provide additional clarity and impact with the causes it supports. Staying true to its mission of nourishing the potential in every child, the Chick-fil-A Foundation will deepen its giving to a smaller number of organizations working exclusively in the areas of education, homelessness and hunger.

Today we are excited to announce the Foundation has committed $9 million to the following initiatives for 2020: (more…)

Martha Dear coming to Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth


3110 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW

Martha Dear will be located below the Mount Desert Island Ice Cream space, the former home to Pupuseria San Miguel.

The liquor license placard says:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 50 and a Total Occupancy Load of 99.”

Washington CityPaper reported:

“A newly engaged couple who met working at Tail Up Goat are opening a cozy Mount Pleasant restaurant specializing in Neapolitan-style pizzas paired with wine.”

STAY TUNED.

Oh my Goodness, Vinoteca closing at 11th and U Street this Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


1940 11th Street, NW

Massive news from Washingtonian:

“The U Street Corridor wine bar and restaurant will close on Sunday, November 24, after 12 years of service. The silver lining: owner Paul Carlson says he plans to transform the space–which includes a front patio and rear outdoor bar– into a new concept with his team from nearby all-day cafe and cocktail bar, the Royal.”

Vinoteca launched the local wine bar craze here in 2007. In 2014 they briefly closed for “a little facelift” and in 2018 we heard that they had big renovations plans I don’t think ever happened. Stay tuned for updates as we learn more about the new plans but be sure to stop by before this Sunday if you want one last sip.

Update from Vinoteca:

“Friends, loyal guests, and everyone who has graced us with their presence over the last 12 years. It was 12 years ago this month that we opened our doors, and it is this Sunday that we close this chapter and prepare for the next. Thanks to all who have supported us over the years. And stay tuned to a very exciting new project coming from @paulcarlson05 + @theroyal_dc team in the new year.
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For now, please come say your farewells starting this Wednesday, with a very special final Flamenco show, and capping off with an all-day brunch on Sunday, “’til the eggs are gone and the Champagne bottles run dry!” (more…)

Taylor Gourmet Reopens (under new ownership) in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


1200 19th Street, NW. Photo by The Baseband

“Dear PoPville,

I saw the news a couple months ago about a number (8?) of Taylor Gourmet locations opening under new ownership. Just this morning a friend posted to Instagram about a new one in her building in Dupont, and I think the old one by the White House and one in North Bethesda are back open but I’m not sure. Do you have any intel on the locations that will reopen under the original name?

Early thoughts from readers on how faithful it is to the original would be interesting too.“

Columbia Heights Confusion Cleared Up – Iron Age Still Coming and Creole will takeover the former El Tio Space!!

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Monroe Street, NW

Last week Michael tipped us off that a liquor license application for Creole on 14th had been filed for 3365 14th Street, NW – which is the home to the coming Iron Age Korean/BBQ restaurant. Panic briefly ensued. Folks in the know said they heard that the Creole spot was really coming to the former El Tio space. The folks in the know were indeed in the know as that is exactly what’s happening. So file this as a win/win. Stay tuned for much more about Creole on 14th, which folks in the know say is very likely from the Po Boy Jim folks…as well as updates on Iron Age opening. (more…)

Sorellina to double capacity on P Street

By Prince Of Petworth


2029 P Street, NW

Sorellina opened up here back in January. A new placard posted now says:

“Applicant requests to increase interior and Summer Garden seating. Interior seat count will increase from 27 to 48. Summer Garden seating will increase from 6 to 14. Total Occupancy Load will increase from 35 to 70.”

Check out Sorellina’s menu here.

Any fans?

Brasserie Liberte opening tomorrow! (Saturday)

By Prince Of Petworth


3251 Prospect Street, NW

From a press release:

“Menu Description: The menu at Brasserie Liberté is comprised of classic dishes that incorporate traditional cooking techniques that pay tribute to the true flavors of French cuisine. The dinner menu features a collection of appetizers, flatbreads, salads, chef frites as well as entrées from the land, sea and garden. Highlights from the dinner menu include French Onion Soup with gratinée beef mushroom broth and emanthaller cheese; Country Boudin with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions and mustard cream; Cured Salmon Rillette with crème fraiche and fine herbs; Escargot a la Bourguignon with parsley butter, escargot and mushroom; Tarte Flambees; Tuna Niçoise Salad, herb-crusted sushi grade tuna, egg, haricot verts, tomato, boquerones, potato and olives; Crispy Leg of Duck Confit with seasonal greens, duck-fat smashed potatoes and mustard cream sauce; Chicken Chasseur, braised chicken thigh, bacon lardons, pearl onion, button mushrooms and smashed potatoes; Boeuf Bourguignon, red wine braised short rib with bacon lardons, pearl onions, button mushrooms and fingerling potatoes; Scallop Almandine with brown butter, green beans, fingerling potato and almonds; Vegetable Cassoulet with white beans, mirepoix, and wild mushrooms as well as Steak Frites, marinated hanger steak, served with a petit salad, house frites and a choice of classic Maître d’Hôtel butter or peppercorn sauce. (more…)

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