Restaurants

La Cosecha “mercado. arte. cultura | Opening Summer 2019” in Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth


Rendering courtesy EDENS

La Cosecha’s website says:

“La Cosecha is a contemporary market celebrating Latin American culture and conversation. Together, we engage through authentic flavors, art and heritage. 1270 4th Street NE.

A natural meeting point of the diverse Latin American cultures in DC.”


rendering courtesy Gensler

From a press release:

“La Cosecha, EDENS’ contemporary Latin market, will open this summer in the heart of the nation’s capital and the Union Market District at 1270 4th Street NE with more than a dozen businesses in over 20,000 square feet of culinary, retail, entertainment and community space.

Meaning “the harvest” in Spanish, La Cosecha, will be a central gathering place celebrating Latin American arts, culture and heritage. Fusing education and experience, La Cosecha will bring a collection of first-to-region restaurants, retail, cultural programming and pop-ups to Washington. The La Cosecha community will be comprised of artisans, businesses and entrepreneurs delivering authentic foods, flavors and craftsmanship to the nation’s capital. (more…)

Oof, Proof is Closing

By Prince Of Petworth


775 G Street, NW via Proof

Thanks to all who messaged. Washingtonian reported:

“Wine-centric modern American restaurant Proof will close on February 2 after a dozen years in Penn Quarter. In a statement, owner Jason Kuller says they were “unable to reach a viable agreement with our landlord to continue Proof in its current location.”

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space and if some form of Proof finds a new space.

The New Greek Concept from Nick Stefanelli will be called Philotimo according to a new liquor license placard

By Prince Of Petworth


1100 15th Street, NW

Ed. Note: This is in the same complex where “Dauphine’s: a new restaurant inspired by the culinary culture of New Orleans” is also coming.

We got a name for “Chef Stefanelli’s new Greek concept at Midtown Center on 15th and L!” – Philotimo. The liquor license placard says:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 300 and Total Occupancy Load of 409. Summer Garden with 50 seats and Sidewalk Café with 75 seats. Licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to include Dancing.” (more…)

“Bar Roubaix welcomes Sim’s Creole Kitchen pop-up for Mardi Gras”

By Prince Of Petworth


1400 Irving Street, NW courtesy Bar Roubaix

From a press release:

“Bar Roubaix is throwing a month-long fete for fans of Cajun flavors, king cakes, second lines, and fleurs-de-lis, with Sim’s Creole Kitchen. Located at 1400 Irving Street, NW, in Columbia Heights, the pop-up kitchen opens this week and will feature classic creole cuisine from the family recipes of New Orleans Chef Sim Bates.

Chef Sim’s cooking is meant to warm you up and stick to your ribs. Guests can expect Red Beans & Rice, traditional and vegetarian Jambalaya, Grilled Oysters, and of course Grandma Bates Gumbo, with small plate options throughout.

“My food is a celebration of life from my Mississippi and New Orleans roots.” says Chef Sim. “When my grandmother and mother were in the kitchen, they were like magicians to me, and I had the awesome opportunity to learn from them — and taste every delicious creation before the rest of the family!” (more…)

Jake’s American Grill Closing Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Susan and ANC Commissioner 3F06 Monika Nemeth for passing on the news:

“I went to visit Jake’s (5018 Connecticut Ave.) this evening as they are in my SMD and was shocked to learn that they are closing permanently on Sunday. Apparently lease negotiations fell apart. They will be sorely missed.”

Jake’s American Grille opened here in February 2011. Before Jake’s this space was home to Uptown Cathay. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.


5018 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Monika Nemeth

“Siren by Robert Wiedmaier will be ending service in its present location, the Darcy Hotel, on February 19th.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1515 Rhode Island Ave, NW

From Siren:

“To our great and extended Siren family:

Just a brief and bittersweet note to let you know that Siren by Robert Wiedmaier will be ending service in its present location, the Darcy Hotel, on February 19th.

This is not an end; we want you to know that we will be re-opening the restaurant at another location in the city. We look forward to making that announcement sometime in the Spring. (more…)

Macarons coming to Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


2434 18th Street, NW courtesy Adams Morgan BID

In February we noted that the Phoenix was no konger rising at the former Meskerem space in Adams Morgan. Thanks to the Adams Morgan BID for letting us know who’s taking over the space – Friendship Macaron Cafe.  Stay tuned for an opening date.

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