Restaurants

Calabash Tea & Tonic opening Wednesday in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


2701 12th Street, NE

From a press release:

“Calabash Tea & Tonic, Washington’s award-winning teahouse, opens its long-awaited second location in the Brookland neighborhood this Wednesday. The shop is located at 2701 12th Street NE and will have a large outdoor patio curated with medicinal plants and culinary herbs. Calabash Brookland officially opens Wednesday, June 19 from 11am-7pm.


Photo courtesy Calabash

The 900-square foot corner building is slightly larger than the original Calabash and features large bay-windows and a stunning “Mid-century meets Marakesh” design courtesy of A Muse Creative & Design. Glittery jewel-toned walls are accented by Egyptian pendant lamps and a live-edge wood bar, while seating and other accents, like custom ottomans and pillows from Turkey, are as flavorful and intricately designed as Calabash’s tea menu. (more…)

“There is really no good reason why a hot dog should ever cost $8 and why an outdoor food stand shouldn’t also accept cash.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by DJ Winterman from “right in front of the Anthem”

Takes me back to the epic $16 burger debates of ’07.

DJ Winterman tags us from the Wharf and notes:

“The wharf renovation project is exactly what people are talking about when Gentrification is brought up… There is really no good reason why a hot dog should ever cost $8 and why an outdoor food stand shouldn’t also accept cash. There is really no good reason why a hot dog should ever cost $8 and why an outdoor food stand shouldn’t also accept cash.” (more…)

Pho 79 Opens on Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth


201 Massachusetts Ave, NE

Pho 79 opened on Friday! An early word on Yelp is pretty good:

“Great addition to the neighborhood. Very well done pho, good broth and a lot of options of meat that goes in. The grilled pork noodle bowl was on point. The house made chili oil, lemonade drinks and Vietnamese coffee was on point.”

Peep the menu.

James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant Bought and closing “mid-July”, Becoming The Admiral “in late 2019”

By Prince Of Petworth


1 Dupont Circle, NW. via James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant and Bar

From a press release:

“Mission Group owners Fritz Brogan and Reed Landry have announced the acquisition of James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant & Bar located at 1 Dupont Circle buying the business from veteran restaurateur Patrick Whelan, who is retiring, and who will close the restaurant in mid-July. Over the next five months, the Mission Group will perform a multi-million dollar renovation and re-open in late 2019 as The Admiral paying tribute to Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont for whom the circle is named.

The 8,500 square-foot space will feature three bars, 14 draft lines and 15 big screen televisions. The 3,000 square-foot outdoor patio, one of the largest in Washington DC, will provide separate dining, lounge and event spaces. (more…)

Capital Crab & Seafood Co. Opens for Curbside Pickup in Chevy Chase

By Prince Of Petworth


5534 Connecticut Ave, NW

This is the old Arucola space.

“Capital Crab brings steaming hot crabs directly to you so you enjoy the greatest Chesapeake Bay traditions at home with family and friends all year round.”

Check out the curbside menu here.

I spoke to a guy out front who said they should be opening for sit down inside in the next week or two. Stay tuned. (more…)

Tables Without Borders DC Dinner Series Kicks Off Tonight, Still Some Seats Available

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“My project partner Sara Abdel-Rahim and I have organized a non-profit dinner series named Tables Without Borders to support refugee and asylum-seeking chefs in the DC area. On each night of World Refugee Week (June 17-22), a popular DC restaurant (A Rake’s Progress, Espita, Little Sesame, Maydan, and Himitsu) will welcome an emerging refugee or asylum-seeking chef into the kitchen and offer a unique menu combining the restaurant and chef’s signature flavors. A portion of all proceeds will benefit HIAS, a leader in refugee resettlement and advocacy.”

Overview (PDF)

Licht Cafe coming to U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1520 U Street, NW

A liquor license placard has been posted for a Licht Cafe:

“New Class “C” Tavern with light fare such as appetizers, salads, sandwiches, desserts, coffee, and drinks. Total Occupancy Load of 80 with seating for 40 patrons.”

Updates as they get closer to opening and we learn more.

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