Restaurants

“Soft opening for Joselito Casa de Comidas Monday, January 9 to Sunday, January 15. During these days, we will offer guests a 20 percent discount on our food.”

By Prince Of Petworth

joselito
660 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

From a press release:

“ABOUT JOSELITO CASA DE COMIDAS: Joselito Casa de Comidas, located at 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, was created by Javier Candon to bring a piece of Spain to the Eastern Market neighborhood of Capitol Hill. It is an intimate 70 seat eatery reminiscent of the timeless establishments found throughout Spain at the turn of the century.

The restaurant will hold a “soft opening” from Monday, January 9 to Sunday, January 15. During these days, we will offer guests a 20 percent discount on our food. From Monday, January 9 to Wednesday, January 11, we will be open only for dinner from 5:30- 10 p.m. Beginning Thursday, January 12, we will be open daily for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and from 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

OUR INSPIRATION: The restaurant is an homage to Javier’s late father, José, who enjoyed long, leisurely family meals at restaurants that had an “old school” feel and a warm, casual, and inviting ambiance. “Joselito” was José’s childhood nickname, as well as the name of one of his favorite bullfighters (Joselito el Gallo) and a popular child actor in the 50s in Spain (José Jiménez Fernández).

OUR CUISINE: Our menu features traditional family recipes from Spain, but prepared with the modern techniques of today. Most of the dishes on the menu are offered in three sizes—tapa (equivalent to an appetizer size), media ración (entree) and ración (family style portion)—so that guests can craft their own culinary journey.

HEMINGWAY HOUR: We offer our “Hemingway Hour” daily from 4-7 in the evening. Guests can enjoy everything on the menu with a 20 percent discount. (more…)

Florida Avenue Grill Packed on New Years Day – Auction of Property Still Set for January 18th

By Prince Of Petworth

florida-avenue-grill
11th and Florida Ave, NW

On Friday we learned that the famed Florida Avenue Grill property would be sold at auction on Wednesday January 18, 2017. They were packed on New Years and their last Facebook post makes no mention of the auction:

Another reader notes:

“I was trying to figure out what was going on with the Fla Ave Grill and came across a 2009 NYT article on the owner, seems its not his first brush with this.”

We will obviously update with any news on what happens Wednesday January 18th.

And in other Florida Avenue Grill memories. Another reader notes:

“…I just watched D.C. Cab on HBO go for the first time in about 15 years and there are pretty extended scenes shot in what looks to be the actual interior of the grill. Also there are pretty amazing exterior shots as well. They also show National Airport, embassy row, U street and what looks like may have been Chinatown or Union Market area. The final scene is a parade outside of the “District Building” starring the Cardozo Marching Band. It’s all topped off with a special thanks to D.C. And Mayor Barry. I highly recommend the cult classic!”

DCity Smokehouse (re)Opening Tomorrow (Wed.)!!

By Prince Of Petworth

dcity-smokehouse
2nd and Florida Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Co-owners Scott Jacobs, Melvin Hines and the Southeast Restaurant Group (SERG) are fired up and ready to announce January 4th as opening of the all new DCity Smokehouse location.

Located at 203 Florida Ave NW, the popular eatery will once again offer the best in barbecue, but at in even greater capacity than before. While the last location (8 Florida Ave NW, which closed in December 2015) was mostly a carry-out spot with just a few counter seats, the new restaurant boasts a full bar and seating for 35 inside. Better yet, the seating will more than double when spring comes as the patio opens with seating for 45.

What to expect?

Restaurant-goers will be happy to find the same menu items that first made DCity Smokehouse such a hit when it originally opened in 2013. The menu will include staple sandwiches such as the Meaty Palmer (turkey, pork belly, avocado, tomato, chipotle aioli at $10), the Brisket Champ (sliced smoked brisket, pickles, crispy onions, house bbq sauce at $10), the DCity Halfsmoke (half smoke sausage, brisket chill, nacho cheese, yellow mustard) and more, see the full menu below. The menu will also see the return of platters but this time, around instead of the option of just one side, platters now come with two or more sides. Some standouts include the Showstopper (rib tips, brisket, smoked wings, and three sides at $30), and the Ribs and Wings Combo (spare ribs, pit smoked wings and two sides at $15). Meat will be smoked daily in two J & R smokers, one using hickory and cherry wood to smoke the pork and poultry and the other will handle the ribs, brisket and pork with the help of mild white and red oak woods.

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Courtesy DCity

What’s new?

While DCity will mostly focus on it’s tried and true staples, the menu will also see a couple additions like the Mac and Jack Cheese ($3/$6). As one of the biggest selling points, DCity is going above and beyond the call of a standard smokehouse with in-house baking. The bread, a cross between a milk bun and a yeast roll, will serve as the perfect complement to the meats.

Continues with full menu after the jump. (more…)

Say It Ain’t So Florida Avenue Grill!?! “TRUSTEE’S SALE OF Real Property located at 1100 Florida Ave., NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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11th and Florida Avenue, NW

Just when you thought 2016 couldn’t possibly get any worse – a reader sends this notice about famed Florida Avenue Grill:

“Wednesday January 18, 2017 — 11:45am
Trustee’s Sale: Real Property in the U Street Corridor of Northwest Washington, DC

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF Real Property located at 1100 Florida Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20009 under that certain Consolidated, Amended and Restated Deed of Trust and Security Agreement and Fixture Filing recorded on June 3, 2011 as Instrument No. 2011060882 (the “Deed of Trust”) among the Land Records of the District of Columbia and in accordance with Public Law 90-566 notice recorded on December 12, 2016 a default having occurred in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and the covenants contained therein, and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale by public auction within the offices of Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc., 5301 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., #750, Washington, DC, 202-364-0306, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 AT 11:45 AM the land and premises situate in the District of Columbia, and designated as and being Lot 79, Square 302, as more particularly described in said deed of trust.

TOGETHER WITH any and all buildings, structures, improvements or appurtenances now erected on the above-described land, including, without limitation, all equipment, apparatus, machinery and fixtures of any kind or character forming a part of said buildings, structures, improvements or appurtenances, and any furniture, furnishings, equipment, machinery and other personal property owned and located in, upon or about the above-described land and any buildings thereon all as more particularly described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust (the “Property”).”

In the meantime:

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“Humility creeps up on you when least expected, and the opening of this restaurant has taught us just that.”

By Prince Of Petworth

shaw-bijou
1544 9th Street, NW

From an email:

“Dear DC,

When people ask me “why DC?” my immediate response is always “DC chose me.” And it did. I came to this city because of the energy. The Shaw Bijou’s vision was simply an extension of a 5-year dream of ours; and while achieving that goal, we fostered an environment and restaurant that was not reasonable for all.

So, with the spirit of the New Year, we adjusted our concept with the people of DC in mind. In order to continue to invite and welcome people into our home, The Shaw Bijou, will now only offer a 7 course-tasting menu, which includes a welcome cocktail, for $95 beginning Tuesday, January 3. (more…)

“DC’s Service Industry Organizes to Donate Proceeds During Inauguration Weekend”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“All In Service DC is a new initiative to celebrate DC’s diversity by giving back to local organizations that keep the community thriving. As the nation’s capital hosts another presidential inauguration this January, DC’s restaurants and businesses are showing their commitment to offering excellent service and to supporting the DC community by donating to local organizations. So far, over a dozen establishments including Tryst, Room 11, Chez Billy Sud and Beuchert’s Saloon have signed up to donate a percent or portion of their profits from inauguration weekend. More business owners are signing up daily.

All In Service DC is the brainchild of two local service industry workers inspired to give more to the community. (more…)

Bagels for Bloomingdale?

By Prince Of Petworth

bagels-scuttlebutt
104 Rhode Island Ave, NW

How could I end the year without some serious, serious scuttlebutt for ya?!? A few weeks ago we learned that sad news about Grassroots closing. This may lessen the sting a bit, and it’s strictly scuttlebutt at the moment. But I hear bagels (and more) are coming to the space. Many more details coming soon when confirmation is made.

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