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Friday Question of the Day – What are the best new restaurants people have tried? (reader request)

Published August 11, 2016 at 10:22PM

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Following the mad props from Bon Appetit:

“All I can tell you is that there’s an energy and excitement surrounding all the new places that is palpable. D.C. is bubbling with momentum. You go in to one place, and you hear about another exciting spot just down the street.

What all these restaurants have in common is fearlessness. There are no consensus polls being taken on what diners might want or need. Instead, these are chefs and restaurateurs who are simply taking their passions and diverse backgrounds and turning those into the restaurants of their dreams.”

With that in mind a reader requests: “the best new restaurants people have tried. I’m honestly a little overwhelmed with the choices and I don’t really use Yelp anymore. Where is it really worth the line/the price/the hype?”

Burger Battle at Saint Ex Sunday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 11, 2016 at 4:15PM

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From a press release:

“Which 14th Street eatery has the best burger? Cafe Saint-Ex, Garden District & Matchbox are firing up the grills in a face off on Sunday, August 14th to determine burger bragging rights on upper 14th Street NW at the inaugural 14th Street Burger Battle Royale. 3 Stars Brewing Company will also be on hand to pour some of their ultra fresh local brews at the bar & on the patio.

Tickets are $15 at the door, and include 3 burger tickets and a starter taste of 3 Stars Dissonance. Additional burger tickets are $3 each. In addition to the Dissonance, 3 Stars will be taking over several taps at the bar with Above the Clouds Farmhouse Pale Ale, Dissonance Rye Berliner, and Two to the Dome Double IPA on draft, and Citra Lemon Saison and Ghost White IPA in can. (more…)

U Street Subway Papered Over

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 11, 2016 at 11:45AM

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1020 U Street, NW

A reader reports:

“looks like the Subway on the 1100 block of U Street has shuttered.”

Since there’s already an &pizza by the metro – who do you think’ll take over the space?

Johnny’s Half Shell Sign Replaces Iconic Cashion’s in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 11, 2016 at 11:15AM

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We knew it was coming but this feels so weird. Cashion’s Eat Place opened in 1995 and closed in May. Johnny’s Half Shell is moving from 400 North Capitol Street, NW near Union Station.

At least the sign will continue to be a cool neon sign.

Anyway, updates when we learn the opening date.

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1819 Columbia Road, NW

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Room 11 Turns Seven Today!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 10, 2016 at 10:05PM | Updated August 11, 2016 at 10:16AM

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11th and Lamont St, NW

From a press release:

“Thursday, August 11th
5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (or until specials run out)

Room 11, neighborhood bar, coffee shop, and restaurant, celebrates our seven year anniversary on Thursday, August 11th. As more and more neighborhood restaurants close their doors in the face of changing times, we’re proud to be celebrating seven strong years in Columbia Heights.

To celebrate, we will be offering a few of our classics for $7 each. This includes our signature Burnt Sugar Old Fashioned and Strawberry, Peach, Jalapeño St. Germain Sangria behind the bar. Our house shot of Dickel Rye and Fernet, better known as the Dickfer, will also be available for $7.

On the savory side, our classic Grilled Cheese (with Oak Shade Cheddar, Fresh Mozzarella, Caciocavallo, and Spicy Marinara) will be part of the promotion. The $7 dessert of the night, the ever-evolving Paisley Fig Honey Goat Cheesecake will take on a summery form with the help of seasonal peaches. (more…)

New Italian Restaurant to Replace Primi Piatti will be called Aperto

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 10, 2016 at 11:40AM

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2013 I Street, NW

Last week we learned that Primi Piatti had closed after 30 years in Foggy Bottom. We now know the new restaurant coming from the Al Tiramisu owner will be called Aperto. Updates as they get closer to opening.

Fat Pete’s coming to the old Amorini Panini space on 18th

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 10, 2016 at 9:40AM

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801 18th Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending: “Fat Pete’s BBQ has signage up on windows.”

Fat Pete’s opened their first location back in July 2014 in Cleveland Park.

Check out their menu here.

#bbq
#lunch

Hello Honeygrow, Goodbye Comfort One

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 9, 2016 at 10:22PM

716 7th Street, NW

Check out Honeygrow’s menu here. Coming this Winter.

“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.”