Restaurants

End of an Era -After 9 Years Chix Closing Original 11th Street Location

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“Chix, which has been open at 2019 11th St NW for 9 years, is closing its original U Street location. Chix is a restaurant concept established in Washington D.C. in 2007 with a commitment to nourish our customers, employees, and communities through the food we serve and the lifestyle we create. The Chix motto is “eat responsibly” because we are a triple bottom line business – focusing on people, planet, and profit. Our food is locally sourced, organic, all natural, prepared fresh on site, and delicious. Our chef-inspired menu focuses on grilled chicken and vegetarian meals with a Latin flavor.

The other two Chix locations – in Thomas Circle and Navy Yard – will remain open. The delivery zone for the Thomas Circle location in downtown will be widened to include ALL of the current customers that have supported Chix over the years. (more…)

Another Eatsa in the Works for DC. This One Near the White House

By Prince Of Petworth

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Pennsylvania Ave. between 18th and 17th St NW.

Thanks to a reader for sending. I think this is a former Corner Bakery right? Anyway this is right near the Renwick and the White House. Eatsa opened their first DC location on K Street last month:

“eatsa, an unprecedented, fully-automated faster food experience…Washingtonians can enjoy the brand’s signature, customizable, healthy and flavorful bowls — with quinoa at the core — at an unbeatable price point. (more…)

Sweetgreen Farragut Square Soft Opens Wed./Thurs. with Free Food! (Old Town Alexandria too)

By Prince Of Petworth

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1706 I Street, NW (technically 888 17th St, NW)

Damn the Torpedoes, full speed ahead for fast casual at Farragut Square! I feel like folks didn’t appreciate that brilliant title last time : ) so this they’ll appreciate – free food!! I happened to pass by yesterday and was told the Farragut location on I Street (next door to the coming La Colombe coffee) soft opens Wednesday from 11:30-1:30pm and from 4-6pm. On Thursday they’ll be open from 11-3pm. Both days is free for the first 150 but you’ll need to RSVP here. Ed. Note: I’m not certain of the Old Town details but you can find out more and RSVP for that one here.

“Drop in for lunch or dinner on us before our official opening. All salads + drinks will be complimentary!

We’re still training our team members, so we ask you to help us keep it simple. We will not be offering build your own bowls or any substitutions/additions for our signature menu items. Thank for your understanding!

(you will be required to show your confirmation email at the door for entry)”

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City Tap House opening 2nd Location at former STK space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW at N Street

That was fast. My tears have not yet dried after learning of STK’s demise and our dreams of a California Pizza Kitchen revival are no more as well according to this BISNOW report (thanks to those who emailed links):

“City Tap House will open its second location in the 9,300 SF space on the corner of Connecticut and N Street NW, where STK moved just two and a half years ago.

City Tap House signed a 15-year lease, Brookfield’s Dave Bevirt tells Bisnow, and the restaurant will open this spring.”

Philly original, City Tap House opened their first DC location at 901 9th Street, NW in the former 901 Restaurant and Bar in late 2013. You can check out their Menus here. Updates as they get closer to opening.

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The Early Word on Letena is Very Very Good

By Prince Of Petworth

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3100 14th Street, NW entrance on Park Road near the Cuban place

LeTena, fast casual Ethiopian, opened late October in former Señor Chicken space in DC USA and folks have been writing in saying how great it was. Now they’re adding a liquor license which should make them even better : ) For folks who haven’t been yet, any must order items?

DC’s 5th Cava Opening in Shaw Tuesday with “free meals between 5pm and 8pm and will be accepting donations to City Blossoms”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Florida Ave, NW between 7th/Georgia and 8th

From a press release:

“CAVA, the rapidly expanding fast casual restaurant brand, will open a new location in the trendy Shaw area at The Shay Building on 8th St NW, on Tuesday, December 20. This represents the 23rd restaurant for CAVA, and the 5th in DC where it has proved wildly popular since opening their first fast casual restaurant in 2011. This restaurant will be CAVA’s Innovation Kitchen, a creative space where the brand will test new menu items and technology, and host community events.

On the opening day, CAVA will hold a Community Dinner, a tradition that started with the very first restaurant opening. CAVA will offer free meals between 5pm and 8pm and will be accepting donations to City Blossoms, their local non-profit partner, which has a community garden in Shaw that champions healthy eating for young people in the neighborhood.

To give the opening a festive feel, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington will be performing holiday carols, while Whisked! will be selling holiday pies with 50% of proceeds going to City Blossoms and CAVA will be serving their new Spiced Chai Green Tea for free to guests in line.

CAVA will open for regular hours (11am-10pm) on Wednesday, December 21. (more…)

Winter Restaurant Week (Jan. 30 – Feb. 5) Participants Announced – Brunch Also an Option for the First Time

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki J.

From a press release:

“Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is pleased to announce the restaurants who will be participating in Winter Restaurant Week from Monday, January 30 through Sunday, February 5, now available for viewing on www.rwdmv.com. The semi-annual event features the best restaurants in the region, encouraging locals and visitors alike to dine out, eat up, and support local businesses. Restaurants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia will serve up three course meals, with dinner menus available for $35, lunch menus available for $22, and new this year, brunch available for $22, with a total of 250 outstanding restaurants listed at www.rwdmv.com before Winter Restaurant Week kicks off.

For the first time ever, Restaurant Week diners can dig in to $22 brunch menus from more than 50 restaurants spanning an array of cuisines, from Balkan to Japanese to American seafood. (more…)

Honeygrow opening date announced for Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

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716 7th Street, NW

Mark it! Just got word yesterday via email that the opening is Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Check out Honeygrow’s menu here.

“guests can customize suggested stir-frys, salads + honeybars or create their own. As the “honest eating + growing local” tagline proclaims, these new locations will feature locally + seasonally sourced ingredients, noodles prepared freshly by ramen chefs, housemade dressings + sauces, and proteins sourced from providers including Creekstone Farms and FreeBird. The “local” component also extends into the community; each location will feature custom commissioned artwork by D.C. area visual artists.”

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