Restaurants

Heads Up, It Appears Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House has implemented a No Hoodie Policy

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown

Thanks to all for messaging us on the latest dress code controversy at the Del Frisco’s in City Center:

I’m curious to know where folks draw the line – don’t many high end restaurants have dress codes? Obviously these codes need to be enforced universally. Or with fashion trends the way they are, have dress codes in general become antiquated and/or at the very least fraught? Do you know of other steak houses/restaurants that have dress codes in D.C.?

Ed. Note: We spoke about Masa 14’s dress code controversy here and Heaven & Hell still has a no Timberland Boots policy.

Toryumon Japanese House coming to 19th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


1901 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Whoa, big news for the long vacant subterranean space previously home to SOHO, Crossroads and Heritage India/Zanzibar – Toryumon Japanese House is coming. A liquor license application says:

“A new Restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. Seating Capacity of 49 and Total Occupancy Load of 66. The Restaurant will not include Entertainment, Dancing or Cover Charge.”

I couldn’t find much info online besides this possibly related logo contest:

“The Toryumon japanese house will be a moderately priced, 100 seats restaurant offering made-to-order, hand-held Sushi, Ramen and poke bowl in delicious Asian and Latin flavor and full bar”

Updates when more is known.

Check Out the Menu for the Coconut Club Pop Up at Big Bear Friday and Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


1st and R Street, NW

If the font is too small below – here’s the PDF: coconut club pop up menu

“”Big Bear Cafe is having a neighborhood luau next Friday (3/16), and Saturday (3/17), with chef Adam Greenberg from the new Coconut Club restaurant (coming to Union Market!).

Adam is a 4-time-winner of “Chopped” and will be serving up his Hawaiian inspired cuisine, including his famed spam fried rice.

It will be open to all (no tickets), very kid friendly, and heavy drinking (Tiki bar!).”

Also: “The Cotton & Reed team has jumped on the band wagon and will be running the bar for the weekend. They’ll be doing some awesome drink specials.”

“Ice Cream has Arrived in Brookland” Times Two!

By Prince Of Petworth

Remember that “Homemade small batch gourmet ice cream made right in Brookland, DC.” It’s here!

From an email:

“Took a lot longer than anticipated, but we’re ramping up for the coming farmers market season. We’ll be making ice cream out of the Tastemakers kitchen (although we can’t retail at that location) and hope to have some retail partnerships soon.

In the meantime, we’re offering ice cream by the pint delivered locally over the next few Sundays to kick things off.

Here are details from Facebook and more background on our website here.”


8th and Monroe Street, NE formerly Filter now Fox Loves Taco

But that’s not all folks!! Thanks to Cris for sending this story from the Washington City Paper:

“Circle Friday on your calendar. To celebrate several changes, including the opening of its 30-seat patio with a prime view of passing Metro trains, the Brookland cafe Fox Loves Taco will hand out a free scoop of ice cream with the purchase of any taco.”

Also of note for my brothers and sisters in North Country (5035 Connecticut Avenue, NW): “The Carrs have signed a lease on a new space near Little Red Fox where they will produce the ice creams and expand their bakery operations.”

Ed. Note: Where is this new space?!?!? Banana Leaf? Terasol? Other?

Poke Patrol: Poki District coming to 1895 L St, NW (and 1399 New York Ave, NW)

By Prince Of Petworth


1895 L Street, NW

Thanks to Grant for sending the coming soon signage for Poki District on I Street. Poki District opened their first store in Penn Quarter last year. Their website says they’re also coming to 1399 New York Ave – and other spots in Maryland and Virginia. You can see their menu here.

Anyone try out the Penn Quarter spot? Solid?

SABABA, “modern Israeli” restaurant, officially opens in Cleveland Park Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth


3311 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a press release:

“SABABA (comes from the Hebrew slang, meaning cool and carefree)

Opening Date:​March 15, 2018

Hours of Operation: ​Dinner Hours: Sunday and Monday, from 5 PM to 10 PM; Tuesday through Thursday, from 5 PM to 10:30 PM; Friday and Saturday, from 5 PM to 11:30 PM

​Brunch Hours: Saturday and Sunday, from 11 AM to 3 PM

Owner:​Ashok Bajaj

Executive Chef:​​Ryan Moore​

Sababa MENU (PDF)

Menu Description: ​SABABA offers “modern Israeli” cuisine drawing inspiration from the Middle East, Turkey and Greece. The menu is comprised of a nice balance of innovative cuisine and traditional fare. (more…)

More Details on New Naan & Beyond coming to Vermont Ave

By Prince Of Petworth


1025 Vermont Avenue, NW

Naan & Beyond closed their 1710 L Street, NW location back in December. They’ll be coming to the former Juice Joint spot a few blocks away. The liquor license application for that space says:

“A new class C Restaurant serving Indian and American cuisine. Seating Capacity of 61 and Total Occupancy Load of 122 inside premises. Seating Capacity of 36 and Total Occupancy Load of 45 for the outdoor Sidewalk Café. The Restaurant includes an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment inside the premises only.”


looking north towards Stan’s

“Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Announces 2018 RAMMY Awards Finalists”

By Prince Of Petworth

The winners will be announced on Sunday, June 10.

From a press release:

“The finalists for the 2018 RAMMY Awards are:

Favorite Gathering Place of the Year: This nominee is a restaurant rooted in its neighborhood where guests come to eat, drink, and get together with friends repeatedly. The great atmosphere and good vibes are as important as the food and drink. The nominee must have been open for at least 2 years prior to December 31, 2017.

  • Bar Charley
  • Cheesetique – Shirlington
  • Fare Well
  • Right Proper Brewing Company
  • The Daily Dish

Upscale Brunch of the Year: The nominee is a restaurant that demonstrates a high standard of dining excellence and service for its brunch in an upscale environment. Brunch may be offered as full-service, buffet, or prix fixe. The nominee must have been in business a minimum of one year by December 31, 2017.

  • Osteria Morini
  • Seasons
  • Sfoglina
  • The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
  • The Source by Wolfgang Puck

Casual Brunch of the Year: The nominee is a restaurant that demonstrates a dedication to dining excellence, service and value in a casual environment for brunch. Brunch may be offered as full-service, buffet, or prix fixe. The nominee must have been in operation for a minimum of one year as of December 31, 2017.

  • Ambar Capitol Hill
  • Ari’s Diner
  • Ivy City Smokehouse Tavern
  • Maketto
  • Vinoteca

Favorite Fast Bites of the Year: This nominee is a delicatessen, quick-serve restaurant, mobile food vendor, or coffee shop (with food menu) that demonstrates a dedication to good food and good service in a fast-casual environment. The nominee must have been in operation for a minimum of one year as of December 31, 2017.

  • G by Mike Isabella
  • Moby Dick House of Kabob
  • Shouk
  • Stomping Ground
  • Taco Bamba Taqueria

Cocktail Program of the Year: The establishment is distinguished by the quality, diversity, clarity and value of its craft cocktail program, evaluated separately from its beer, wine or other beverages. Nominees may be bars, restaurants, or any foodservice establishment with an exemplary cocktail program. The nominee continues to break new ground in education of its staff. The nominee must have been in operation for a minimum of one year as of December 31, 2017.

  • Bar Charley
  • barmini by José Andrés
  • Espita Mezcaleria
  • Petworth Citizen and Reading Room
  • Royal

Beer Program of the Year: (more…)

Phillips Seafood & Steaks coming to the former Tortilla Coast Space in Logan will include “Street Carts – quick, casual Asian food”

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and P Street, NW

Update on the old Tortilla Coast space.

A liquor license application for Street Carts/Phillips Seafood & Steaks says:

“New Class C establishment offering quick, casual Asian food as well as a full-service restaurant serving fresh seafood and meats. Total Occupancy Load inside is 290 with seating for 275. Two Sidewalk Cafés with 60 seats each, 120 seats in total.”

Phillip’s website says about Street Carts: (more…)

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