Restaurants

Zentan and Sushi Taro Present “Streets of Osaka” a Japanese street food festival to be held March 15

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Zentan’s kuidaore experience featuring robata and sushi – an example of some of the food that will be served at “Streets of Osaka.” photo credit: Greg Powers

From a press release:

“Calling all Japanophiles! Next month, Zentan and Sushi Taro will bring a slice of Osaka – a city well known for its culinary jewels – to the nation’s capital. Celebrating street culture from their native Japan, “Streets of Osaka” is a chef collaboration between Zentan’s Executive Chef Yo Matsuzaki and Executive Chef Nobu Yamazaki of Michelin-starred Sushi Taro. “Streets of Osaka” will take place on Wednesday, March 15 at Zentan. The full restaurant space will be transformed into a lively, Osakan street festival complete with food stalls, shochu and sake tastings, sushi, sumo watching, art pieces, live music and chef interaction. (more…)

Since it was just 70 Degrees… Roof Deck Coming to Rito Loco

By Prince Of Petworth

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606 Florida Ave, NW

Nice! Thanks to Tom for the heads up about Rito Loco’s roof deck plans.. Bloomingdame told us on Friday: “They got a grant but still need BZA approval. Case next week.”

Looks like they’ll be ready by spring if the BZA goes through. And don’t forget they have a liquor license now, I think that went through, or at least it should by spring as well. Stay tuned:

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Well that didn’t take long part two

By Prince Of Petworth

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1405 T Street, NW

The Colada Shop was packed inside and out on Sunday.

And side note I just got from Colada:

“Colada Shop and Ice Cream Jubilee collaborate on lovely Valentine’s Day delights: Tres Leches ice cream and Colada Love Affogato

The Tres Leches ice cream is a dark rum ice cream with pieces of Colada Shop’s tres leches cake and a cinnamon condensed milk swirl. Colada Shop will use this ice cream to make the Colada Love Affogato – a variation of the traditional coffee-based dessert.

Ice Cream Jubilee’s Tres Leches is priced at: $3.50 for one scoop and Colada Shop’s Tres Leches Affogato is priced at $5.25.

WHEN: Offered for a limited time, from Thursday, February 9th to Sunday, February 19th”

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Chamberlin

Hank’s pledges to donate at least $20,000 to ACLU, Planned Parenthood, NAACP and HRC

By Prince Of Petworth

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819 Upshur Street, NW

From a press release:

“Starting February 1st until April 30th, JL Restaurant Group pledges to donate at least $20,000 or 1% of all sales from all properties to American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Planned Parenthood, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) & Human Rights Campaign (HRC). “As a proud citizen of this country and this district, I have been inspired by the communities that have recently stood up for religious rights, women’s rights, LGBT rights- human rights. As a community restaurant group, I want each and every one of our guests to know that we are doing our part to stand up for these human rights,” says Chef/Owner Jamie Leeds. (more…)

The Curse Continues – Chao Ku Closed at 1414 9th Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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On January 9th I posted that Chao Ku was for sale. I don’t know the details but they’ve now closed. So the curse remains despite some initial denials. On Friday City Paper reported:

“It made sense just to let it go. The road was too long,” says owner John Fielding. “We just never got the foot traffic to make it work, and we spent so much money on the buildout.”

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1414 9th Street, NW is now the former home to Vegetate, Cafe Eagle, Taqueria Mexicana, Eagle (again), Northern Restaurant and Secret Lounge and Sports Bar and Chao Ku.

Thanks to all who emailed.

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Check Out the New Chef’s Menu at Cafe Saint-Ex

By Prince Of Petworth

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14th and T Street, NW

From an email:

“Cafe Saint-Ex on 14th Street NW is now offering a new Chef’s Pick 3-Course Menu option that will be available Thursday – Sunday nights.

For $45, the guest receives a glass of sparkling wine to start and choice of the following:

Starter
– Shaved Apple & Bacon Salad with Red Leaf Lettuce, Blue Cheese Dressing, & Roasted Walnuts
– Butternut Squash Soup with Almond Creme Fraiche

Entree
– New York Strip Steak Frites with Charred Spring Onion, Herb & Garlic Fries, & Demi Glace
– Pork Chop with Whipped Potatoes, Bok Choy, & Apple Relish

Choice of Dessert”

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Z Pizza closes in Penn Quarter/Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

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806 H Street, NW

I think the fact that I keep forgetting to post this is telling (thought they had really good reviews when they first opened) but Z Pizza closed a few weeks ago. Z Pizza opened in the old Blimpie’s space at at 8th and H St, NW back in 2011. Ed. Note: Damn, remember Blimpie’s?

Not clear who’s coming but a major renovation has already started:

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Stay tuned:

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“special menu featuring raclette which is a dish comprised of three types of charcuterie and a boiled potato smothered with melted cheese”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“Après Ski DC
La Jambe, Shaw’s only French wine bar
1550 7th Street, NW
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 – Sunday, February 26, 2017

In keeping with French tradition co-owners David Bloom and Anastasia Mori bring you Après Ski.

“a·près-ski: the social activities and entertainment following a day’s skiing.”

Bloom’s vision was to create a seasonal event focused on something other than the holidays. Après Ski translates to “After Ski”.

La Jambe will be transformed into a winter wonderland equipt with all the coziness and warmth you’d long for after a day on the slopes. In addition to their regular menu they will also be offering a special menu featuring raclette which is a dish comprised of three types of charcuterie and a boiled potato smothered with melted cheese. (more…)

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