Restaurants

“gourmet pizza” coming to the former Red Apron space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


1323 Connecticut Avenue, NW

This is the former Yola, GBD, and most recently Red Apron Burger Bar which closed back in September 2017.

The liquor license placard for the new, to be named, restaurant says:

“A New Class “C” Restaurant serving gourmet pizza with other light fare. Total Occupancy Load is 48, with seating for 40. Licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement, to include live entertainment, dancing, and cover charge inside the premises only. A Sidewalk Café with 9 seats is also requested.”

STAY TUNED.

Toscana Cafe Closed, Reportedly will reopen after renovation with new ownership

By Prince Of Petworth


601 2nd Street, NE at F Street

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about Toscana (2nd and F NE, by Union Station) closing? I walked by around 530pm yesterday and there was a sheet over the front door, most of the bench tables outside were gone, and all the tables in the covered porch were stacked. They’re clearly closed today, but maybe just on vacation or renovating? There wasn’t any note to indicate. Would love to know if you’ve heard anything, I don’t want to lose their happy hour!!”

Eater DC reported they closed August 3rd and that: ” It’s expected to undergo a complete renovation — complete with a full bar — and reopen this fall under new ownership.”

STAY TUNED.

Sticky Fingers in Columbia Heights will briefly close for a “space and menu refresh”

By Prince Of Petworth


1370 Park Rd, NW across the street from Giant

From an email:

“I’m writing to share the news that Sticky Fingers, D.C.’s original vegan eatery in Columbia Heights, will debut a modernized look and streamlined menu later this month. The award-winning bakery and cafe from Doron Petersan received a 2017 Great Streets Small Business Grant, and will put that investment toward the revived space. The grant is part of a competitive program that supports economic development in 13 corridors throughout the district, and assists small business owners in improving their storefronts and surrounding neighborhoods. (more…)

“Have an Epic End of Summer with the DMV’s Newest Source for Cured and Smoked Meats”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Epic Curing is teaming up with distilleries, breweries, and cideries around the city for a delicious end-of-summer tour featuring cured meats and cold drinks.

Epic Curing is the DMV’s newest cured and smoked meat producer, featuring handcrafted products made with great ingredients that use recipes developed with innovation and tradition in mind. Epic End of Summer Meat Up is a free event series celebrating the company’s retail launch and an opportunity for folks to come out and taste some delicious meat. Because what better way is there to bid adieu to summer than by eating rich, smokey pastrami washed down with a cold drink? The tour is a collaboration with some of DC’s finest craft breweries, distilleries, and cideries. It kicks off Monday, August 20th and continues every Saturday through September 22nd. (more…)

OG Thai-Xing Reopens in LeDroit Park!!

By Prince Of Petworth


515 Florida Avenue, NW

Thanks to Jeremy for sharing the great news that the original Thai-Xing has reopened for business: “I had dinner there last night and it was amazing.”

I believe this location had been closed at least a year, right? Thai-Xing opened their second location, 2020 9th St, NW, near 9:30 Club back in 2014. I’ve always felt that the original location was superior but that could be just cause I’m an old dude. Anyway, great news!!

From their website:

“Every Night is Chef’s Choice Pre-Fixed Menu (more…)

End of an Era, Scion closed in Dupont Tuesday

By Prince Of Petworth


2100 P Street, NW

Thanks to Josh for passing on word from Scion:

“Scion Dupont will permanently close for business Tuesday August 7, 2018. As we approached the culmination of our ten year lease we have been able to reflect upon what an honor it has been to serve the Dupont Circle community but also recognize the time has come to make way for something new and exciting! It has been our greatest honor to be a part of this neighborhood and we will miss the many friendships we have made over craft beer, burgers and of course, brunch! (more…)

“The food is bold, unfussy and represents Chef Edward’s innovative approach to the foods and flavors of Korea and beyond”

By Prince Of Petworth


915 F Street, NW courtesy Succotash

As folks were just lauding Succotash in this morning’s rant/revel, from a press release:

“Mr Lee’s is a pop-up restaurant from Chef Edward Lee and KNEAD Hospitality + Design opening the first week of September. Located in the upstairs bar and lounge of SUCCOTASH Penn Quarter, Mr Lee’s draws inspiration from the night markets of Asia. The food is bold, unfussy and represents Chef Edward’s innovative approach to the foods and flavors of Korea and beyond. The pop-up will run through the end of 2018 with a weekly menu and an emphasis on ingredients from the Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market.

EAT:

Chef Edward, who is known for his innovative Southern cuisine, pivots his focus at Mr. Lee’s to the foods of Asia. Guests can expect a small menu that changes weekly. Signature items will include Ja Jiang Myun, hand-cut noodles in a beef black bean sauce with pickled radish and cucumber ponzu; specialty dumplings like Duck Confit, Snow Pea & Basil with XO sauce, fried shallots and lime; and Spicy Pork Belly & Kimchi with kimchi stew, silky tofu and fried chickpeas.

DRINK: (more…)

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