Restaurants

Pow Pow, Greens, Bowls & Rolls, Opens on H Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1253 H Street, NE

Pow Pow opened up on Saturday night next to Sol Mexican Grill. Their facebook page says:

“POW-POW is a neighborhood styled fast-casual restaurant located in the heart of the popular H Street, North East corridor of Washington, DC.

Adapting Chinese, Japanese and Korean techniques through corporate American food models, POW-POW creates its version of “New Asian” cuisine. Serving farm fresh Salads, hearty bowls and Egg rolls the size of your arm. Providing a selection of vegetarian and vegan food options, POW POW also tops its menu with a gluten free fried chicken. Using the highest-quality natural-ingredients from local farms when available, POW POW serves its unique version of creative, fun and healthy food in a culture rich environment. (more…)

Coming Soon Signage for Shaw’s Cava Grill

By Prince Of Petworth

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8th and Florida Ave, NW looking west towards U Street

Back in February we learned:

“Cava Grill is thrilled to announce a fall 2016 opening in Shaw’s hip epicenter at The Shay building. The 2,500 square foot space will place focus on the local community with art and lifestyle events hosted throughout the year.”

Thanks to all who emailed about the coming soon signage. Based on the number of emails I received this spot is going to be very, very popular.

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Looking west towards 7th/Georgia Ave

Tasty Burger Opening in Shaw (near 9:30 Club) “in early June”

By Prince Of Petworth

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2108 8th Street, NW

Thanks to Mitch for sending word about Tasty Burger’s now hiring notice:

“Over the next several weeks, we will be putting the final touches on the newest location of Tasty Burger, a local neighborhood burger joint that is opening up in Shaw in early June. Apply now to become one of our very first Team Members!

About Tasty Burger: With five locations on the East Coast, Tasty Burger is an American fast food burger joint that evokes feelings of the 1940s and 1950s when the American burger began its legendary rise to become a modern pop culture icon. Outstanding fresh ingredients are cooked to order in an incredibly fun, laid back atmosphere that has made ‘Tasty’ an instant classic. The burgers are made with all-natural hormone & antibiotic-free beef, alongside shakes, rings, fries, a full bar; and surrounded by local artists’ work, free foosball tables, and a digital jukebox with great music.”

Ed. Note: I’m encouraged by the peek inside I took on Saturday:

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“It’s with heavy hearts that we confirm that our official last night of service will be Thursday”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1819 Columbia Road, NW

On Wednesday we learned the sad news of Cashion’s closing (to be replaced by Johnny’s Half Shell). Here are Cashion’s departing words and official last night:

“It’s with heavy hearts that we confirm that our official last night of service will be Thursday May 12th, 2016.

To our Friends, Neighbors, and Family:

As some of you have already heard, Cashion’s Eat Place will be closing our doors after nearly twenty-one years of service. For over two decades it has been our pleasure to be at the heart of the dining scene in Adams Morgan, and we have met and grown to know some truly wonderful people along the way. Unfortunately, we must admit, with heavy hearts, that all good things must eventually end. (more…)

Paisano’s Pizza coming to former Roosters Men’s Grooming Center

By Prince Of Petworth

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Paisano’s website says:

“Paisano’s is a gourmet pizza delivery chain that truly offers something for everyone on the menu. When you pass our menu around the dinner table at home or around the conference room at work, we guarantee that everyone will find something that they like.

From our dough to our pizza sauce to our pasta, we make almost everything that we deliver to your home or office fresh and from scratch daily. We focus on delivering a high-quality product with a relentless focus on customer satisfaction.

The first Paisano’s opened in the Shoppes at Fair Lakes in Fairfax, VA in June of 1997. Since then, we have expanded by adding multiple company-owned locations as well as franchises. Our management team has decades of experience in food service and has grown Paisano’s into one of the premier food establishments in Northern Virginia.

We are very active in our local communities because we care about our customers and the communities that have embraced us over the years. Thank you for your continued support and patronage.”

You can see their menus here.

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1815 Wisconsin Ave, NW

“La Fourchette has been sold..last day May 31st or June 15th”?

By Prince Of Petworth

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2429 18th Street, NW

At the risk of repeating myself – looks like we have another end of an era for Adams Morgan. In no particular recent order – Millie & Al’s, Mixtec, Pasta Mia, Meskerem, Pharmacy Bar, Toledo Lounge, Crumbs & Coffee, Napoleon Bistro, Locolat, Cashion’s Eat Place and today we add La Fourchette to the mix. Back in September 2014 we first learned La Fourchette was for sale. The price was reduced to $2.6 million in October 2015. Now a reader reports the building has sold:

“La Fourchette has been sold. Apparently to someone who wants to turn it into a Mexican restaurant. last day of operation will be either May 31 (according to Pierre’s wife) or June 15, according to Pierre.”

Updates as more info is learned on an exact closing date and potential replacements.

No longer active but before it came down La Fourchette’s website said:

“Located in the trendy district of Adams Morgan, the longest standing Cafe Restaurant La Fourchette offers its guest an opportunity to experience fine French Cuisine. Since 1978 Chef Pierre Chauvet and hostess Jacqueline Chauvet have been serving guest the authentic taste of France in the heart of Adams Morgan.

La Fourchette opened its doors, after the midst of controversy of riots in Adams Morgan. The first restaurant come back during those hard times, and still we stand 34 years later. Owner and Chef Pierre Chauvet and his wife Jacqueline made the move from La Rochelle, France to build what is the best French Restaurant in Adams Morgan.”

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