Restaurants

Adams Morgan’s Ethiopian Resurgence continues with Infusion Club and Restaurant coming to former Chief Ike’s space

By Prince Of Petworth


1725 Columbia Road, NW

Chief Ike’s closed after 25 years in March 2015.

The liquor license placard says:

“Infusion Club and Restaurant

A new Tavern serving Ethiopian cuisine. Seating capacity of 350 inside. Total Occupancy Load of 600. Sidewalk Cafe with 30 seats. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement, with Dancing and Cover Charge.”

Based on the size, I wonder if this will also be taking the adjacent space that was set to become, with coming soon signage still up, Villa Tuscana.

Infusion will join other recent Ethiopian arrivals to Adams Morgan – Zenebech Injera, Quara, Ababa, and Asmara, not to mention Adams Morgan Cafe.

Updates as Infusion gets closer to opening.

Uh Oh, Reader Reports All Bruegger’s Bagels closing in D.C. December 10th

By Prince Of Petworth

Adam writes:

“Bruegger’s employee told me this morning that all DC stores are closing on December 10. Guessing it has to do with Caribou acquiring Bruegger’s back in August? But they’re shutting down completely, according to the cashier.

Caught me by surprise. Now I have to petition Bethesda Bagels to open a location there.”

Bruegger’s D.C. locations were at 2334 Wisconsin Ave, NW; 2101 L Street, NW and 505 9th Street, NW. Stay tuned.

BREAKING: Dangerously Delicious Pies Closes in Chinatown, Killer E.S.P. Coming!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Whoa, thanks to Allison for sending. Dangerously Delicious Pies opened their Chinatown spot back in April 2013. The original H Street location was renovated last year and looking good.

From Killer E.S.P’s website:

“Killer espresso, sorbet and pie
All the flavors of Old Town Alexandria in a cup, cone, or crust

Take a scoop of homemade gelato, a forkful of mouthwatering pie and a shot of espresso, and mix it right into the heart of Old Town Alexandria, and you get Alexandria’s best spot for delicious food and good company – Killer ESP. Our sweet treats and amazing coffee with have you back on your feet exploring historic Alexandria in no time.”


675 I Street, NW

Cancel the Crushes, Fajitas coming to the former Orange Anchor space

By Prince Of Petworth


3050 K Street, NW at the Waterfront

Whoa. The big news about Guapo’s coming to the Orange Anchor space in the Georgetown Waterfront comes from the Washington Business Journal:

“The restaurant will also add some new dishes — including some from the Rincon family’s home country of Colombia — and upgrade the plating and some other aspects to fit in with the Georgetown scene. They’ll install a ceviche bar similar to one they tested out in their Fair Lakes location that has been doing well, Rincon said.

But it will still be a casual restaurant; there will be no tablecloths, and families will be welcome.”

Last we talked about Guapo’s, for a hot second it looked like they’d be moving locations in Tenleytown but they ultimately decided to stay in their original location on Wisconsin.


4515 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Updates when they get closer to opening the new Georgetown spot.

Ed. Note: There are no good orange crushes in D.C. NONE.

Bar Elena Launches Brunch on H Street, NE this Weekend

By Prince Of Petworth


414 H Street, NE

From a press release:

“H Street newcomer Bar Elena will launch brunch service this Saturday, December 2, 2017.

The menu features brunch classics, salads, sandwiches, and shellfish, and Bar Elena’s seafood offerings are showcased throughout. Highlights include Lobster Benedict, Moules Frites, a Fried Oyster Frittata, and Cornmeal Pancakes served with smoked salmon, bacon, onions, and cheddar gravy.

Bar Elena Brunch Menu (PDF)

Bar Elena’s beverage menu focuses on local beers and spirits, and brunch selections include several sparkling options like Mimosas, Poinsettias, and Bellinis. Bloody Marys, Micheladas, and Caesars are on the menu to showcase the raw bar offerings.


courtesy Bar Elena

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Primrose Wine Bar Opens in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


3000 12th Street, NE via Primrose DC

Big Brookland news yesterday:

Primrose is located in the former Silvestre Cafe space at 2th and Hamlin St, NE. Their website says:

“Primrose is a French-inspired wine bar from husband-wife team Sebastian Zutant and Lauren Winter, in partnership with Greg Algie and Nate Beauchamp. Located in Washington, D.C.’s popular Brookland neighborhood, Primrose focuses on small and natural wine producers from France and the United States, with 75 offerings by the bottle and 15 by the glass. Four local beers are available on draft in addition to a selection of specialty cocktails. Food at Primrose will focus on French bistro classics such as coq au vin, steak frites, pork and duck liver pates, and French onion soup as well as charcuterie and cheese plates. Many dishes will be served family-style with freshly baked baguette.”

Check out their menus here.


12th and Hamlin St, NE back in 2010 or so

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