Restaurants

The Meatball Shop posts Liquor License Placard in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1720 14th Street, NW (right side of photo next to Peregrine)

The post about Cafe Pirqa popping up at Peregrine reminded me that I forgot to post a quick update about The Meatball Shop coming to the former Cork space on 14th. The placard says:

“New Restaurant serving a seasonally-focused menu, five types of meatballs, selection of sauces, veggie sides and handmade ice cream sandwiches. Live Entertainment will be provided only for special events. Total Occupancy Load of 80 with seating for 74. Sidewalk Café with 8 seats.”

Check out The Meatball Shop’s NYC menus here.

Cafe Pirqa, a Peruvian fast casual food company, popping up at Peregrine on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Cafe Pirqa, a Peruvian fast casual food company based in Washington, DC and operating out of Union Kitchen has opened a pop up shop at Peregrine Espresso. They will be serving fresh empanadas and Peruvian desserts after the coffee shop closes every Thursday–Saturday in the months of April and May.

Who: Cafe Pirqa
What: Peruvian food pop up
Where: Peregrine Espresso – 1718 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
When: Every Thursday – Saturday from 7:30pm-10:30pm in the months of April and May


1718 14th Street, NW

Littles Jamaican Pop-up Back at EatsPlace This Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


3607 Georgia Avenue NW courtesy EatsPlace. Across the street from Looking Glass and DC Reynolds

From an email:

“WHAT: Littles: Jamaican Pop-up at EatsPlace
WHERE: EatsPlace, 3607 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington DC 20010 (Petworth Metro)
WHEN: Saturday, April 21st, 5:00-10:00 pm
DETAILS: a la carte menu; walk-in and no reservations; vegetarian and vegan options

Warm up with Jamaican dishes from the Littles pop-up at EatsPlace. Imagined through the creative and innovative lens of Chef Terry Tomlinson and his wife, Littles brings alive the spirit and flavors of Jamaican cuisine. This pop-up’s goal is simple, to pair the best authentic Jamaican recipes with locally sourced meats and vegetables. One of Chef Terry’s missions is to make Caribbean food healthful for the body and soul and embrace vegan diners. In addition to classic curry and jerk meats, there will be vegan entrees and sides.”

Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)

The Eleanor, with bowling lanes, skee ball, arcade games, and live music, posts liquor license placard in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

The placard for The Eleanor says:

“New Class “C” Tavern featuring upscale bar food, pinball, and arcade games, with 160 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 295. Licensee is requesting a Summer Garden Endorsement to include 52 seats, and an Entertainment Endorsement to include indoor Live Entertainment.”

From a Craigslist post:

“The Eleanor will have bowling lanes, skee ball, arcade games, and live music. We have 20 taps which will exclusively feature beers from Maryland, DC, and Virginia. We will be open 7 days a week serving lunch, dinner, and brunch.

Pig roasts, lamb roasts, and crab boils are just some of the events we have planned for the spring and summer months. We will feature raw bar items, seasonal entrees utilizing proteins and produce from MD and VA. We will focus on sustainable seafood offerings from the region. Our core menu will change at least four times a year and we will have a strong specials program in addition.”


100 Florida Ave, NE

“Given recent developments, this seems really out of touch and, well, made me want to break up with opentable.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was just on opentable dc looking to make a reservation for a work related lunch next week.  At the top of the page are the promotional “1000 point” bonus booking restaurants for the month.  Of the dozen or so places that are featured, many are those owned/operated by Mike Isabella (G, Kapnos, Kapnos Kouzina, Graffiato, Isabella Eatery).  Given recent developments, this seems really out of touch and, well, made me want to break up with opentable.  Anyone else take issue with this?”

2nd Location of Lupo Verde Opening In The Palisades Tomorrow – Sneak a Peek Inside

By Prince Of Petworth


4814 MacArthur Boulevard, NW

Update Opening Menu: Palisades Dinner Menu (PDF)

Palisades Drinks Menu (PDF)

From a press release:

“Lahlou Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Lupo Verde, Station 4 and Tunnicliff’s Tavern, is pleased to announce a second location of their popular Italian concept, Lupo Verde Osteria, which is scheduled to open April 18th. The intimate 95-seat restaurant, which translates to “green wolf”, will serve authentic, rustic, Italian fare in the residential Palisades area at 4814 MacArthur Blvd, NW. Med Lahlou, a resident of the Palisades for the last decade, purchased the 3,200-square-foot, restored, brick three-story building so that he could bring his popular Italian restaurant to his friends and family in his own neighborhood. The restaurant will open with dinner service with brunch and a first floor boutique Italian market to be added at a later date.

Corporate Chef Matteo Venini will oversee the Lupo Verde Osteria menu which will be similar to its sister restaurant at 1401 T Street, NW. Venini will continue to oversee the menu at Lupo Verde on 14th Street, as well as Lupo Marino, which is scheduled to open in early May within The Wharf development in the Southwest Waterfront. (more…)

RareSweets closing in City Center

By Prince Of Petworth


963 Palmer Alley, NW

Washingtonian reports:

“Luxe downtown development CityCenterDC will lose one of its few local and independent businesses when RareSweets closes its doors this month. Owner and pastry chef Meredith Tomason says the bakeshop’s last day of business will be April 23.”

RareSweets opened up back in December 2014. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space. Any guesses on a replacement?

Chaia vegetarian tacos opening 2nd location at 6th and I St, NW!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Chaia, the elevated fast casual brand that brings farmers and street food together through vegetables, announces that it has signed the lease for its second location, slated to open later this year. Called one of the “50 Best Taco Joints in America” by Business Insider , Chaia’s new restaurant will open near Mount Vernon Triangle at 615 Eye Street NW.

Chaia launched in 2013 as a beloved “farm-to-taco” stand at DC area farmers’ markets, whose popularity led to the opening of its Georgetown shop in 2015. (more…)

“Looks like Pasha on 17th St finally closed.” Agora Taking Over?

By Prince Of Petworth


1523 17th Street, NW

Thanks to Bootsy for sending:

“Looks like Pasha on 17th Street finally closed. Note the realtor lock by the door. Always empty so it’s amazing it held out that long.”

Ed. Note: I called Pasha’s phone number and it’s been disconnected. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space. Word on the street is that neighbor Agora could be taking over the space.

Good News For Bad Saint – Sidewalk Café Coming!!; Looks Like Odd Provisions Adding a Patio Too

By Prince Of Petworth


3226 11th Street, NW

Kent Boese, Candidate for DC Council Ward 1 • Chairperson of ANC1A, tweeted us the good Bad Saint news yesterday:

“Received notice that @badsaint_dc has applied for permit to have 10-seat outdoor sidewalk café. I look forward to supporting this application at May @ANC1A meeting.”


across the street at 11th and Lamont St, NW

And Elle asks:

“Odd Provisions building a patio? Could they become the Glen’s of 11th St??”

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