Restaurants

Sweetgreen launches new “CORE menu”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Sweetgreen:

“Sweetgreen launched its biggest menu innovation yet — a new CORE menu, welcoming many exciting changes (Chicken Pesto Parm!).

Over the past several years, the Sweetgreen team has spent thousands of hours combing through customer feedback and ideas, testing new flavor combinations in the test kitchen and working with over 150 farmers across the country to explore new ingredients. From that data and research comes a new CORE menu that truly reflects the best of Sweetgreen and gives people what they want.

The Curry Chickpea winter bowl was the most popular seasonal offering in 2017, and now its here to stay. 10% of Sweetgreen’s customers identify as vegetarian or vegan. The new menu introduces lentils, a new vegetarian protein.

More information on the new menu items: (more…)

“Women at Mike Isabella Concepts are banding together, voluntarily speaking out, and supporting their company.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Media Relations Team at Mike Isabella Concepts:

“Women at Mike Isabella Concepts are banding together, voluntarily speaking out, and supporting their company. Specifically, a group of female leaders and managers from MIC. Please see their letter attached.

To our Friends, Families, Communities, and Guests –

In light of the recent allegations brought against Chef Mike Isabella and the partners at Mike Isabella Concepts (MIC), we want to send a simple message:

Women are the backbone of Mike Isabella Concepts, and we are proud to have earned our success through hard work, dedication and a genuine love of the hospitality industry.
Chef Mike and his team have built a culture based on open-communication, equality, and a productive, friendly work environment.

The executive team’s tenacity and enthusiasm encourage us to give our best every day because MIC is more than a restaurant group; we are family.

We hope for due process over the next few months, and in the meantime, we will continue to band together as a team, work hard, and take pride in serving our loyal guests.

Thank you,

The Women of Mike Isabella Concepts

Rochelle Cooper Dhiandra Olson Katarina Famoso Ket Raxajak
Gina Dakouni Janelle Serianni Darby Fallon Missy Pankow Natalie Matthews Valeria Linares

“Also attached are statements from MIC employees Tiff Dunn, Stephanie Babcock, and Sarah Von Pollaro, detailing their experiences working for the company.”

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Ruta Del Vino gets new executive chef, check out the new spring menu. Also today’s warm weather means the sidewalk cafe will be open!

By Prince Of Petworth


8th and Upshur St, NW courtesy Ruta del Vino

From a press release:

“Ruta del Vino has launched its spring menu, the first menu of its new Executive Chef, Wille Harner. A graduate of Johnson and Wales University, Chef Harner has cooked in Bologna, Italy; Lima, Peru; under Jeremy Fox at the Michelin-starred Ubuntu in Napa Valley; and more recently in Washington at restaurants ranging from Casa Luca to Whaley’s.

Harner’s first menu brings back guest favorites like queijo coalho, a firm Brazilian cheese grilled over wood and finished with garlic-infused olive oil and oregano, and introduces new dishes like a Colombian cazuela de mariscos , a coconut milk-based seafood stew, as well as a vegetarian version of Ruta’s popular parrillada. (more…)

San Lorenzo Ristorante + Bar Now Hiring for Spring in Opening in former Thally space

By Prince Of Petworth


1316 9th Street, NW

A small update on the former Thally space – from San Lorenzo Ristorante + Bar:

“Chef Massimo Fabbri (of Posto and Ristorante Tosca) will be opening his first restaurant as a restaurateur/chef later this Spring in the Shaw neighborhood of DC at 1316 9th St. NW. The Italian restaurant and bar will be called SAN LORENZO, which pays homage to Massimo’s son Lorenzo, his Tuscan roots, and his favorite neighborhood in Florence, Italy.

WE’RE HIRING – ALL POSITIONS !!! San Lorenzo will be opening this Spring in #ShawDC! Chef Massimo Fabbri will be opening the first place of his very own, and he’s already on the look for great talent! We are hiring all positions. Please email your interest and your resume to: [email protected]. Grazie!”

A Micho’s Miracle in the Making?

By Prince Of Petworth


500 H Street, NE

A couple weeks ago I feared Micho’s wasn’t coming back because no renovations had started since they closed back in November. Looks like the sea may be parting right before our very eyes – thanks to Christian for sending:

“Looks like they may actually be doing renovations…new concrete pavers on the patio & lots of new equipment in the interior”

Updates as they get closer, knock wood knock wood, to reopening.

Own a Piece of Las Canteras

By Prince Of Petworth

From Las Canteras:

“Las Canteras Peruvian Restaurant in Adams Morgan has closed and the owners are conducting a sell-off of equipment and accoutrements this week.

The public sale will be this week, Tues-Thur,- 1-6 pm at 2307 18th Street, NW, basement.

Seriously interested buyers who can not come in those hours should e-mail Gary, a co-owner, at [email protected] to set up an appointment. Everything must go this week. They can also text Eddy, also a co-owner, at 202-499-8607.

Here’s a partial list of items for sale: (more…)

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