14th and Otis Pl, NW
Kevin reminds us:
“it’s really awesome and it’s always empty. The best Ethiopian food around. And great coffee.”
Any other fans?
Restaurants
1608 Wisconsin Ave, NW
That was fast, Oki already opened up in late July. Check out their Ramen menu here. The early word on Facebook is super positive.
Rendering courtesy Kith and Kin
From a press release:
“Chef Kwame Onwuachi and InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf today announced the upcoming opening of Kith and Kin, a 96-seat restaurant including a private dining room and bar located at 801 Wharf Street, SW, Washington D.C. The highly anticipated restaurant from Top Chef alumni and Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park graduate Onwuachi is scheduled to open at The Wharf in October 2017 and is slated to pay homage to cuisines inspired by Onwuachi’s diverse heritage paying tribute to his childhood, family meals and recipes, and extensive travels including a rich focus on Caribbean flavors, Creole cuisine, and African accents all merged with creative and modern touches that reflect Onwuachi’s culinary skills and background.
Photo by REY LOPEZ
The upscale casual restaurant will be situated in an elegant space located within the InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf featuring 3,500 square feet including a spacious and light-soaked dining room with waterfront views and outdoor seating. Chef Onwuachi has also commissioned artist Emily Eisenhart to create a large custom mural in the main dining room of which will feature dozens of his favorite quotes from many of the chefs he has had the pleasure of working with/for, as well as chefs and industry professionals he looks up to. (more…)
1210 Potomac Street, NW
My God this place is straight up delicious. You know it’s a good sign when the placed is packed at 2:15pm. And the price point is on point too. My God this place is delicious. The best in the District of Columbia by far. Now open up a few more in D.C., preferably near a metro!
Their website says:
“Falafel Inc is the world’s first falafel quick-service food social enterprise. We serve up authentic falafel, hummus, bowls and sides. Every meal you buy helps feed refugees around the world. “Food For Good” is the ethos behind our brand and movement.
Legendary recipes passed down through generations, fresh and
locally sourced ingredients and a social mission to provide meals and jobs to refugees through the sale of Palestinian inspired street food. Our goal is to build a worldwide community of 100 stores, and in doing so we will be able to feed 1,000,000 refugees every year.”
You can see their menu here.
3463 14th Street, NW
SAF reports:
“Headed out today with a friend to have lunch at the 14th Street location of TDF. We ran into Luis on the street as we were walking up, wondering why the place looked closed. He’s closed this location, leaving only Kennedy Street. Their lease was up, and the rent was going up too much for him to afford.
He is planning to stay on Kennedy Street though – made the comment that he’s glad he got in early, as the prices are really rising up there too!”
385 Water Street, SE
District Winery finally announced an opening date for their dope new building in Navy Yard:
“Our boutique urban winery is set in the heart of The Yards, a bustling community in DC’s Navy Yard along the Anacostia River. Winemaker Conor McCormack produces our premium small batch wines, combining the quality of tradition with the freedom of innovation. You will be able to tour Washington, DC’s only operational commercial winery to learn about how our wines are produced, then settle into the restaurant and savor our artisanal wines while indulging in our seasonal menu. For those looking to commemorate a special occasion, we will also function as a private event venue, featuring full-service weddings and corporate gatherings with wine crafted on-site, exquisite cuisine, and the beautiful winery as a backdrop.”
Check out the menus here for Ana at District Winery:
“Ana is a seasonal American restaurant offering refined fare inspired by worldwide cuisine from Executive Chef Michael Gordon and Chef de Cuisine Ben Lambert. Our menu showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients presented in thoughtful, approachable dishes.
Ana’s juxtaposition of warm and cool finishes is peppered with mid-century modern elements. Floor to ceiling windows create a bright, airy, urban-industrial gathering space in Ana’s dining room and bar. The outdoor patio offers views of the Anacostia River with a mix of tables and soft seating around fire pits.”
Gregory Gabriel Kavadias via Facebook
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I didn’t see this covered on your blog but thought it should be since the Greek Spot has been such an institution/go-to for numerous years in the U street area.
We were pretty taken aback/saddened by the news of Gregory Gabriel Kavadias‘ passing, when we got takeout from greek spot tonite for first time in a few months. They had a sign up honoring the life of Gregory. I remember him from the very beginnings of their opening. Beyond being the purveyor of some delicious food, he was always super personable and it was nice to chat with him about various happenings, from food to family to music. (more…)
11th and Lamont St, NW
From a press release:
“WHAT: Room 11, neighborhood bar and restaurant, celebrates their eight year anniversary on Thursday, August 24th. Over those eight years, Room 11 has consistently been a favorite neighborhood gathering place, a destination for creative variations on classic cocktails, and home of an evolving bottle collection that fills both its rooms. With more changes on the way, this anniversary celebrates the bar’s origins and contributions from past and present staff that guide Room 11’s personality and hospitality. (more…)
Thanks to all who sent messages about this disappointing incident from the Washington Post yesterday:
“”When it came time for dessert, we asked for one sundae with two spoons,” Gage said. Their server [at Prime Rib] “said he would bring it in two separate dishes. He said ‘It wouldn’t look right with two gentlemen eating out of the same sundae. It doesn’t go with the ambiance of the restaurant.’
“I cannot believe that a waiter would have ever said anything like that,” [Prime Rib’s general manager, James] MacLeod said. “There’s no way we would condone anything remotely like this.””
111 K Street NE
It’s that cool building that hugs the metro tracks near Union Station:
Still also standing by for:
“Atlas District
625 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Tenleytown
4235 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016″