Restaurants

“&pizza chose Georgetown because it has soul, history, and culture; because you can feel the beat of DC everywhere in this picturesque place”

By Prince Of Petworth

gtownpizza
1335 Wisconsin Ave, NW

This is the former Five Guys and Au Pied de Cochon before that.

From a press release:

“&pizza is coming to Georgetown. The DC-founded chain of community-focused pizza shops known for its brand-logo-tattooed Tribe of fanatical employees, handmade pies, and craft sodas opens in Georgetown today, serving up experience and free ink.

The first 119 guests in line at 11am on opening day will get a free pie. And the first five in line to request an ampersand in ink will receive free pizza for the entire year.The brand makes the same offer of free ampersand tattoos to its employees – the &pizza Tribe – and to date more than 60 Tribe members have signed their allegiance on skin.

Dubbed “The Town,” &pizza’s 19th shop is located at 1335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, right in the heart of Georgetown. &pizza chose Georgetown because it has soul, history, and culture; because you can feel the beat of DC everywhere in this picturesque place — from the lawn of the university to the buzz of M street. Because this brand is about community, and Georgetown’s is as strong as they come. It’s a community of people who create, people who do everything, who make and influence change. (more…)

“Those wishing to savor Esencias Panameñas’ exceptional Panamanian cuisine in their own home this holiday season can call ahead and order their authentic feast to-go.”

By Prince Of Petworth

panama
3322 Georgia Ave, NW

From an email:

“Those wishing to savor Esencias Panameñas‘ exceptional Panamanian cuisine in their own home this holiday season can call ahead and order their authentic feast to-go.  Leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas, Owner and Executive Chef Yadira Stamp will prepare classic side dishes to spice up any holiday feast. Popular Panamanian sides that will be available for both holidays include Arroz con Pollo, saffron rice with chicken, olives, capers, peas & carrots; Tamales, ground corn with chicken or veggies wrapped in a banana leaf; Ensalada de Toldo, potato salad with beets; Sweet Plantains, choice of baked or fried; Bolitas de Macarron con Queso (Mac & Cheese Balls); Ensalada de Feria, potato salad with beets, as well as Dulce de Ron Abuelo, Panamanian rum cake or Cocadas con Raspadura, candied shredded coconut in pastry shells for dessert.  Sides will be available as a full tray, half tray or quarter tray. (more…)

EatsPlace Cafe and Market Opening Second Location in the Torpedo Factory

By Prince Of Petworth

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Original DC location at 3607 Georgia Ave, NW courtesy EatsPlace

From a press release:

“EatsPlace is Growing

WHAT: EatsPlace Cafe and Market Opening Second Location
WHERE: Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
WHEN: Winter 2016
COST: $3-20 price range

After two years of serving our members and community in our Washington, D.C. location, EatsPlace is happy to announce our expansion to a second location in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, at the historic Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Old Town Alexandria is the perfect destination for EatsPlace’s second location, with continuation of focusing on the best local foods and the vintage schoolhouse look of the original. The EatsPlace Cafe and Market at the Torpedo Factory Art Center is a quick-serve concept of eclectic sandwiches with entree salads and soups. It’s a mix of healthy and decadent, which will include kimchi grilled cheese and an Asian fermented foods board. The casual spot’s all-day menu also includes open faced tarts and cheese and charcuterie. The cafe will serve beer and wine. (more…)

“Trattoria da Lina is a new Italian restaurant coming to Takoma Park in early 2017”

By Prince Of Petworth

italian-takoma
7000 Carroll Ave courtesy Your Main Street Takoma

From a press release:

“Trattoria da Lina is a new Italian restaurant coming to Takoma Park in early 2017. The project will take over a former office space and add another option to Takoma Park’s growing dining scene.

Construction is well underway for this 55 seat restaurant in the heart of the Takoma Park commercial district. The restaurant’s design is rustic and cozy with brick and wood and inspired by the casual eateries of the owner’s motherland.The menu will offer a wide variety of pasta dishes, including traditional favorites and authentic creations, plus steak and fish options too. The restaurant will host a full bar.

The owner is Marcello Minna, area restaurateur with 20 years experience and partner in Magico, the group behind Takoma Park’s popular Dolci Gelati Cafe. Minna plans to staff the Trattoria with a team from Italy.”

Indigo Indian Restaurant opening 2nd Location in Brookland!

By Prince Of Petworth

indidgo-brookland
3301 12th Street, NE via Indigo DC’s facebook

Well this is great Brookland news – thanks to a reader for passing on the Facebook announcement from Indigo:

“Friends , me and Nidhi are very excited to share our big day with you all. But before that we want to remind you again that we owe all this to you and a lot to mom’s blessings and family support . My little Grace is our inspiration .

Indigo is very proud yet excited and humbled at the same time to announce our new location coming up in early 2017. We have chosen Brookland to be our second home !

And we are excited to have our family join us into making this vision come true . Meet Renuka and Manish .

We are taking this step keeping all your love and blessings by our side .”

Indigo’s first location is at 3rd and K St, NE in NoMa.

Getting Very Close to the “unprecedented, fully-automated faster food experience” on K Street

By Prince Of Petworth

eatsa
1627 K Street, NW

I’m officially intrigued about eatsa:

“All eatsa bowls start at $6.95 and come in a wide variety of globally-inspired, customizable options, such as the teriyaki Bento Bowl, with edamame, stir-fry quinoa and apple-cabbage slaw and the Burrito Bowl, with guacamole, asada portobello mushrooms and tortilla chips. eatsa also serves coffee, tea and small sides, including fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits.”

Check out all the Menus here and stay tuned for an opening date.

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Rice Bar coming to Federal Center SW

By Prince Of Petworth

rice-bar
409 3rd Street, SW

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“In old Quiznos space beside Golds Gym. Hopefully will be good. Still working on interior.”

Ed. Note: Rice Bar also has a location downtown at 1020 19th St, NW.

“Rice Bar has mastered the aesthetics of mixing. The experienced chefs excel in Bibimbap, which is truly the most popular food in Korean cuisine, reflecting the nature of Koreans, who like to blend and mix all things. Bibimbap is simply a bowl of white rice topped with a variety of cooked seasonal vegetables(Namul) together with cooked beef, beef tartare, or pan fried fish, and mixed with gochujang(fermented red pepper paste). The gochujang brings together the whole spectrum of tastes found in Bibimap.”

You can see their full menu here.

DC Cocktail Week Starts Monday

By Prince Of Petworth

cocktail-week
Photo by PoPville flickr user kristenstake

And we’re gonna need it…

From a press release:

“Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announces the return of one of the region’s most spirited events – DC Cocktail Week, when Washington restaurants showcase their best sips to diners. Kicking off on Monday, November 14 and running through Sunday, November 20, guests will be able to enjoy specially crafted cocktails paired with delicious bites at participating restaurants and bars in the Metropolitan Washington area. (more…)

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