The former Elisir Italian Restaurant closed here in January 2014. We learned Punjab Grill was coming here almost exactly a year ago. And now the good word from Food & Wine:
“Over the last year, an American restaurant was built in India. Using methods that were passed down over generations, artisans hand carved a 40-foot, 12,000-pound swath of pink sandstone to adorn one wall. (more…)
Thanks to Scott for sending from The Block:
“HEY YALL! We are so excited to be bringin ANOTHER Block to DC @theblock.dc this spring – we will be right by the Farragut North metro stop off Vermont Ave NW. we are currently looking for team members to join us (management, front and back of house). Please apply online at theblockfoodhall.com/careers”
Their website says:
“Whether you’re lookin’ for great food or desserts, need a drink (or two), or just want a place to hangout with friends, we got you covered! (more…)
2416 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From an email:
“Once a year ROCKLANDS Grills Go Wild!
All day March 5- March 8, we’re serving up uniquely prepared delicious meats!
Bring your adventurous side and try the Yak Burger served with a side of fries, or (more…)
Future home at 4722 14th Street, NW
Oh wow, the menu sounds amazing. Anyone take an early taste at Catherine’s Kitchen pop up in the Johanna’s Restaurant space?
“High Quality Soul, Latin & Jamaican Cuisine at a Price You Can Afford”
4728 14th Street, NW
Check out the menu: (more…)
1338 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
You had mentioned the old Chinese restaurant closing (between 13th & 14th street–the one in the basement) and becoming a new Caribbean restaurant. I just tried the place and the food is great! Its a small mom and pop place (nothing fancy) but good food. I’m South Asian and for those who like and grew up eating goat curry, it has amazing goat curry.
Please post so they can get some business! With all the big fancy restaurants opening up on U street it would be great to see this mom and pop place do well!”
Ed. Note: Menu here.
courtesy Bar Deco
From a press release:
“Taco, burrito, what’s comin’ out of that window? Well, at Walk Up & Taco, Bar Deco’s take-out taco window launching Friday, March 8, exactly that. Whether guests are in need of a quick, non-sad desk lunch or a late night eats option that is more enticing than a long wait in line at Jumbo slice, Walk Up & Taco has a menu of scratch-made specialty tacos and burritos that delivers.
Guests will enter Bar Deco’s first floor to find the taco window/glimmering beacon of burritos straight ahead. During daytime hours, guests will place orders through the host and pick up their order at the window while late night visitors will place orders and pick up directly at the window. The menu builds on Bar Deco’s beloved taco offerings with new specialty tacos and burritos (including a Big Mac burrito) added. Guests can also grab a requisite side of chips and guacamole and beverages including Mexican Coke, Mexican Sprite, and a selection of cult-favorite Mexican soda, Jarritos, to round out their meal.
Walk Up & Taco is open seven days a week from 11:30 AM to last call.
Walk Up & Taco Menu (more…)
750 9th Street, NW at H Street
Color me curious. The liquor license placard for the to be named restaurant says:
“A restaurant that will serve Spanish food with an East Asian influence. Interior seating for 200, with a Total Occupancy Load of 230.”
Stay tuned.
5027 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any news on this place? On Connecticut ave between Little Red Fox and Politics and Prose.”
Yes, very good news! This is the spot that’s going to be Sugar Fox: (more…)
Following our spirited discussion about the best Chinese Carryouts, a reader requests we do the same for Thai. And of course we should. So where’s the best from the fanciest to cheapest?
The greatest Burger King (left) in D.C., nay, the nation is located on Connecticut Avenue. Ever since Chick Fil A had plans on coming, which fell through, I’ve been getting emails asking about their status. And over the last few months I’d say every two weeks or so I’m getting emails/messages they have closed. The messages were likely sparked by an August 2018 Forest Hills Connection report: “The owner of the Burger King franchise at Van Ness has told local officials that the restaurant will likely be closing within months.”
And indeed the space does still appear for lease but much to my wife’s dismay, I eat here about once a week. And they are still kicking. I don’t love it to be honest but it is cheap and fast and I can’t stand waiting on the lines at Bread Furst, I got miles to walk!! Anyway, it hits the spot and apparently hits the spot for many others as well. All that is to say, they are still open. I promise I’ll report any updates if the space does get leased by someone else. Who would your dream leasee be for this space?
If you are not familiar with this Burger King, well, you are in for a surprise: (more…)