Restaurants

Tulips Opens Today in former Irish Whiskey space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


1207 19th Street, NW

Tulips website says:

“Opening Dec. 27th

Tulips artfully blends modern cuisine, meticulously crafted cocktails, and exceptional service. We invite guests to experience each room in our beautiful multi-level restaurant, situated in a historic Dupont Circle town home. Tulips’ intoxicating atmosphere includes a sophisticated dining room, a champagne lounge, and upscale bar.”

You can see their menus here.

Hours are listed as:

Dining Room
5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Champagne Lounge & Bar
4:00 pm-1:00 am


1207 19th Street, NW looking south towards M Street

“New management just took over! It’s delicious.” Check Out Petworth Cafe’s New Menu

By Prince Of Petworth


old photo of 3657 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to Juliana for letting us know that the new management over at the Petworth Cafe. Their website says:

“At Petworth Cafe, we believe that everyone should be able to experience the delicious tastes of the Mediterranean from anywhere – specifically, anywhere in DC. That’s why we partnered up with 5-star restaurant Bawadi Mediterranean Grill & Sweets Cafe to bring you the most flavorful dishes at a reasonable price. (more…)

“In addition to firing the racist bouncer, the restaurant has removed its “no sneaker” policy.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1819 14th Street, NW

Thanks to all who messaged me about The Root’s Washington, DC’s El Centro D.F. Restaurant Removes ‘No Sneaker’ Policy, Fires Racist Bouncer After Black Man Is Denied Entry:

“Days after a black man, Brian Gordon, was denied entry to Richard Sandoval’s El Centro D.F. restaurant in Washington, D.C., because he was wearing sneakers, even though white patrons wearing sneakers were allowed entry, Ayyaz Rashid, managing partner of the Sandoval Restaurant Group, informed The Root that the bouncer who denied Gordon entry has been fired. In addition to firing the racist bouncer, the restaurant has removed its “no sneaker” policy.”

Read the full report here.

Ed. Note: We previously spoke about a similar dress code policy at another Richard Sandoval restaurant, Masa 14, back in March 2015.

It’s Go Time for CAVA on H Street “first 202 meals are on us” 11am Wednesday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


523 H Street, NE

December 27th it is!!

From CAVA:

“Tomorrow, D.C.-based restaurant and culinary brand CAVA will open its eighth fast casual restaurant in Washington, D.C, at 523 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. To celebrate its arrival in the neighborhood, the brand will open its doors to offer a free community lunch to the first 202 guests – a nod to D.C.’s longtime area code – starting at 11:00AM. (more…)

Rice Bar Opens New Downtown Location

By Prince Of Petworth


1206 G Street, NW

Thanks to Hannah for sending:

“A coworker told me that a new location of Rice Bar had popped up near my workplace and I went today to check it out. The employees said that it opened last Monday and I heard a lot of people in the store say “I had no idea this was here!” So it seems like they didn’t get the word out enough (and should! Rice Bar is awesome). 1206 G St NW across from the Macy’s.”

Ed. Note: Rice Bar also has locations at 1015 15th St NW, 1020 19th St NW, 600 Maryland Ave SW and 409 3rd St SW (and one is coming to Crystal City too.) You can see their full menus here.

More photos after the jump. (more…)

On Rye Papered Over in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth


740 6th Street, NW

Uh oh, thanks to Mark and Steve for messaging about On Rye being papered over in Chinatown. Almost exactly a year ago I declared On Rye legit. Their website is still active, you can see their menu here. On December 21st they changed their Business Hours on Facebook, which is sometimes not a good sign. I’ve left messages and will update when I hear back. On Rye only opened in November of 2016 so hopefully this is just some minor renovation but history tells us otherwise. STAY TUNED.

Fire at #1 Juicy-Cajun Seafood on 18th Street, Looks like neighbor Zenebech Injera Damaged too

By Prince Of Petworth


2418 18th Street, NW. Photo by David

David sends just after 12:30am:

“Three ladders up and hosing down this fire in Adams Morgan at #1 Juicy Cajun Seafood.”

Thanks to Pauline and Joel for sending photos from Saturday morning: (more…)

Karma Modern Indian Opens 5pm Today – Peek Inside

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo credit: Joy Asico

From a press release:

“Today, new Mount Vernon Triangle restaurant Karma Modern Indian (611 I Street NW) opens its doors to the public for dinner service beginning at 5pm.

Owned by Sachin Mahajan and Ricky Singh, Karma creatively reimagines classic Indian and South Asian cuisine and flavors on its menu of innovative small and shareable plates with an approachable twist. (more…)

Beloved Bagels and Baguettes Reportedly Reopening in New Location this February

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Theresa for passing on the good (depending upon where you live/work) news from the MOTH listserv:

“A few days ago we saw Helen at the old Lawson’s Deli! She starts paying rent in February and is hoping the renovation of the space is done by then and the bagel ovens are in. She’s been looking for 2 years and had no luck on the hill but you will soon be able to enjoy bagels from Bagels and Baguettes at the corner of 10th and New York Ave NW (the building is actually 901 New York Avenue – same as Acadiana near City Center).”

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