Restaurants

Final Farewell from Dino’s Grotto in Shaw Open until “until mid September but that could change and we might close earlier if the new tenants want to move faster”

By Prince Of Petworth


1914 9th Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for passing on from Dino’s Grotto:

“After 14 Years…
It’s Time to Move On

It’s been a great run and we have had so much fun getting to know you all!

The Grotto, and Dino before, have been a labor of love. But now Kay and I need to move on to a new phase in our life. Owning a small independent restaurant is a life in itself. But now I need to retire from this life and enjoy the next phase of my life.

We are working with our landlords on transitioning out of the Grotto. We will operate the restaurant until mid September but that could change and we might close earlier if the new tenants want to move faster. (more…)

The Hilton Brothers are Crossing the River – Cafe Colline, coming to Arlington this Fall

By Prince Of Petworth


4536 Lee Highway via Facebook

From an email:

“Writing to let you know that Arlington will soon have a new neighborhood bistro to call home when Cafe Colline, the latest from prolific restaurateurs (and brothers) Eric and Ian Hilton, opens this fall. Located at 4536 Lee Highway, Cafe Colline will take a few cues from its sister establishment Chez Billy Sud, the acclaimed Georgetown favorite known for its elevated-but-accessible French fare. (more…)

“Estadio Celebrates 9th Birthday on Saturday, July 13 with ‘Cava + Cake’”

By Prince Of Petworth


inside 1520 14th Street, NW courtesy Estadio

From a press release:

“14th Street’s Spanish restaurant & bar Estadio is commemorating its 9th birthday this Saturday, July 13 with a special ‘Cava + Cake’ celebration, featuring half-priced sparkling wines, birthday cake-inspired desserts and revelry. Decked out with balloons and streamers, Estadio is inviting the public to sip discounted Cavas and Champagnes, and treat themselves to sprinkle-adorned sweets from 5 p.m. to close.

All of Estadio’s sparkling wines by the bottle will be discounted 50% for the occasion, starting at just $20. Featuring approximately 20 unique Spanish Cavas, luxe Champagnes and rare magnums, wine lovers are sure to find a spectacular deal but wine director Kevin Martin hand-picked a few celebratory favorites: (more…)

“Some neighborhood news that is not another closing”

By Prince Of Petworth


438 Massachusetts Ave, NW Photo by Angela Smith

Thanks to Angela for sending the new signage. Michael also reported to us:

“I ran into one of the owners of Pub and the People outside of the old Sixth Engine space and he told me the name of the new place will be ‘Present Company’. They still did not know when they would be opening.”

On behalf of many in the ‘hoood – HURRY UP!

Scuttlebutt Confirmed – El Camino is Coming Back to Bloomingdale!!

By Prince Of Petworth


108 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Back in May we posted some scuttlebutt saying El Camino could be reopening under new ownership in Bloomingdale.

Thanks to Sadie (and Ryan) for sending the update:

“After walking to the Republic Cantina opening yesterday morning for breakfast tacos was craving more Mexican food tonight for dinner and wishing that El Camino Mexican Food was still around in our neighborhood… (more…)

Starting Monday Unconventional Diner Will Offer Brunch 7 Days a Week

By Prince Of Petworth


1219 9th Street, NW near the Convention Center

From a press release:

“Unconventional Diner was awarded Best Upscale Brunch at the RAMMYS (Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington) on Sunday, June 30th. To celebrate this customer-voted win, Unconventional Diner will begin serving “Everyday Brunch,” seven days a week from 9am to 2:30pm beginning this Monday, July 8th 2019. (more…)

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