2005 18th Street, NW

Meat in a Box opened in between The Blaguard and Jack Rose back in 2013. It’s interesting to note that back in 2012 the previous tenant Absolute Pizza Kabab was listed for sale for $150,000.

Thanks to a reader for passing on from Craigslist:

“Meat In A Box Carry Out Fast Foor Business for sale

Welcome to Meat In A Box, where you can find great Persian and Mediterranean food available for takeout. Excellent location/in very reasonable and growing area, here is a great restaurant / carry out in Adams Morgan Washington DC, serious inquiries only, long term lease …

Space: 865 sq ft plus
Lease: 5 years plus 5 Option
Asking: $85k
Rent: $5500 Includes Cam and Taxes”


From a press release:

“The winners of the 35th Annual RAMMY Awards are:

The winners of the 35th Annual RAMMY Awards are:

Employee of the Year: Joseph Cassis, PassionFish Bethesda

Manager of the Year: John Grace, The Hamilton

Rising Culinary Star of the Year: Ryan Ratino, Ripple

Regional Food and Beverage Producer of the Year: DC Brau Brewing Company

Favorite Gathering Place of the Year: Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

Upscale Brunch of the Year: Convivial

Casual Brunch of the Year: Republic

Favorite Fast Bites of the Year: Cava Grill

Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Proof

Casual Restaurant of the Year: Compass Rose Bar + Kitchen

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847 Upshur St, NW courtesy Lulabelle’s

Well this is massive and awesome news.

Ed. Note: It’s fascinating to look at the transformation of this space over the years.


Back in 2008

From a press release:

“We are excited to announce that Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop will soon join the mix of great Upshur Street businesses in Petworth! Lulabelle’s is a collaboration between Julie Wineinger of Willow and Emily Friedberg and Jeanlouise Conaway of Each Peach Market in Mt. Pleasant. Opening later this summer, Lulabelle’s will serve coffee, ice cream, sweet treats, grab and go sandwiches and salads, AND will carry a whole array of fabulous gift items, greeting cards, stationery and other sundries. (more…)



1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“GS Delicatessen & Specialty Bar, the new-school delicatessen from cousins and fourth generation Washingtonian’s Nick and David Wiseman, is now open for breakfast seven days a week.

Chef Eric McKamey, who recently joined DGS from acclaimed Mintwood Place, has created a menu celebrating the classic delicatessen, featuring bagel sandwiches, breakfast plates, sandwiches and seasonal specials. The new menu also features an extensive list of housemade sodas and a full coffee and espresso program.

DGS will start selling its housemade provisions, including meats, mustard, pickles, hot sauce and more to go. As always, DGS will feature only the best ingredients: sustainably raised meats and produce from local farms.

After 5 years in operation, David and Nick Wiseman have learned that there is deep nostalgia for the classic delicatessen experience, and our new menu is crafted in that spirit. The menu is a retrospective on the “best of” delicatessen.

>DGS All Day Summer (PDF)

Eric’s new menu includes old favorites and a roster of new dishes: (more…)


From an email:

Millie’s DC is thrilled to round out its first summer with Lobster Bake Nights. Offered every Wednesday night in August from 5pm to close, the classic lobster bake is served with corn, potatoes, drawn butter, and a cup of chowder for $34 per person.

WHAT: Millie’s Lobster Bake Nights
WHEN: 5pm-close every Wednesday night in August: August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
WHERE: Millie’s DC: 4866 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

ABOUT MILLIE’S: (more…)


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