1914 9th Street, NW

From Dino’s Grotto:

“After more than 14 years at two locations, it is time to move on. While we have two closing parties left, Last night was our final night of service. I will miss all our fans. Seeing so many couples bring in kids and saying that Dino was where they had heir first date was amazing. Sharing memories and stories the last time made this a real celebration. (more…)


From a press release:

“New Kitchens On The Block returns to Mess Hall on Sunday, October 20, 2019. The sixth edition of the now-biannual culinary event series offers a onetime-only opportunity to savor signature dishes and drinks from 10 of DC’s most hyped new restaurants by the city’s buzziest, award-winningest chefs – before they open.

NKOTB 6’s participants are: (more…)



3801 14th Street, NW

Today’s ‘Let’s Do This’ is a reader request from Claudia. If you have a topic you’d like to the ‘best of’ please send an email to [email protected] Without further ado, where are your favorite pupusa spots around town?

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 and best dumplings.



from Nando’s Peri Peri in Chinatown

Thanks to Daniel for sending:

“Wasn’t this the big brouhaha last week with the ANC member?”

City Paper reported on Monday:

“A Ward 7 Restaurant Will Stop Charging a ‘Dine-In Tax’ After Pushback”.

That “Dine In” charge was $9.58.

Have others noted an “Eat In” charge anywhere else?


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