Restaurants

“the new fast-casual concept will explore the rich tradition of Asian street food, focusing on styles of barbecue from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Burma, as well as sushi, all served on sticks.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1728 Wisconsin Ave, NW via Loopnet

From a press release:

“Following the successful opening of Southeast Asian salad shop Bandoola Bowl this spring, owner Aung Myint will expand his presence in the Georgetown neighborhood with Sticx, coming to 1728 Wisconsin Avenue NW this fall. Occupying a 2200-square foot, 20-seat space, the new fast-casual concept will explore the rich tradition of Asian street food, focusing on styles of barbecue from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Burma, as well as sushi, all served on sticks. Myint also owns Burmese dining staple Mandalay in Silver Spring, Md. alongside three generations of family, and has a decades-long history owning, operating, and consulting restaurants in the DMV. He’ll work with longtime friend and business partner Kunakorn Sangkhankaw on developing the menu at Sticx as well. (more…)

Retrobottega opens in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo courtesy Retrobottega

Ed. Note: This is the former Toledo Lounge space located at 2435 18th Street, NW.

The folks from Retrobottega emailed me last Saturday night about their soft opening and I totally forgot to post but better late than never. Anyone happen to take an early taste? Thanks to them for sharing a few photos. (more…)

Muncheez, Middle Eastern fast casual restaurant, coming to former DGS space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW formerly DGS

From a press release:

“Muncheez, a Middle Eastern fast casual restaurant with locations in Georgetown and Tenleytown, will open a third location in Dupont Circle later this summer. Located at 1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Muncheez Dupont Circle will open at 11:00 a.m. daily, serving a daytime lunch crowd, while operating into the early morning hours to also service late night patrons in the neighborhood. (more…)

“Danielle’s Desserts closing Downtown Friday. It was such a amazingly good bakery”

By Prince Of Petworth


1130 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Arniesa for passing on the sad news from Danielle’s:

“I am writing to let you know that I have made the decision to close both Danielle’s Desserts shops.

This was not an easy decision for me. However, I have determined that it is necessary to close the shops to address some critical health issues and to spend quality time with family members and friends that are so important to me. (more…)

The Heights Has Sunk – Closing Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jessica for sending last night: “I thought the pizza, salad bar, bottomless waffle signs were odd enough. But this….???”

Alas, the epic journey of The Heights is about to come to a merciful conclusion. I just found out their last day is Sunday. I know there have been some negotiations for who will take over the spot but nothing is in stone yet. (more…)

“The Hip-Hop Museum Pop-Up Experience at Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge kicks off on Thursday”

By Prince Of Petworth


inside 501 Morse Street NE

From a press release:

“Washingtonians will get to experience the world’s largest collection of authentic Hip-Hop artifacts and memorabilia when The Source magazine founder and D.C. native Dave Mays brings “The Hip-Hop Museum Pop-Up Experience” to the District this summer with the help of title partner Hennessy.

The new pop-up exhibit will celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, July 11 at D.C.’s trendy Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge (501 Morse Street NE) in the Union Market District. The five-week pop-up, ending on Thursday, August 15, will introduce the first-of-its-kind upscale Hip-Hop theme restaurant, bar and lounge concept. (more…)

Shilling Canning Company opens today in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth


360 Water Street, SE courtesy Shilling Canning Company

From a press release:

“Shilling Canning Company is a modern Mid-Atlantic restaurant opening July 10, 2019 in The Yards area along the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. Chef and Owner Reid Shilling serves his take on seasonal cuisine highlighting ingredients from around the Chesapeake region. The restaurant offers a polished interior with Carrara marble bar tops, dark wood and white shiplap accents, modern lighting, a gleaming copper-clad wood-burning oven, and a lush outdoor patio. Shilling Canning Company is named for Shilling’s family company of the same name, which operated in the small town of Finksburg, MD from 1935 to 1958.

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“Not sure if that means Z Burger is coming to this space or that there is a Z Burger a few blocks away”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to David for sending:

“Z Burger to Dupont? This was in the old BGR space this morning. Not sure if that means Z Burger is coming to this space or that there is a Z Burger a few blocks away (at P and 22).”

If it’s referring to the one P Street – well – oh my goodness. Oh. My. Goodness. If not, sup with the arrow? As always, STAY TUNED.

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