Restaurants

Check Out the “New Dishes and Cocktails at Garrison”

By Prince Of Petworth

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524 8th Street, SE

Garrison opened up in the former Tash space on Barracks Row back in June. Anyone check them out yet?

From an email:

“I wanted to let you know about a few new items that Chef Rob Weland has added to the dinner menu at Garrison. The full dinner menu is available here and highlights include a handmade farro cavatelli made from house-milled flour ground from Anson mills farro piccolo, farro antica and red fife wheatberry; and a Crispy Envelope of Pig’s Trotter with slow cooked egg, red onion marmalade and mustard. A new fall cocktail menu by lead bartender Jessica Moyer includes a seasonal take on a Manhattan called All The Leaves Are Brown made with Dad’s Hat rye whiskey, black walnut infused vermouth, bitters, and an Aperol soaked fig. The bar team has also created a menu of non-alcoholic beverages and sodas, such as The Celebration, a ‘faux Champagne’ made with house-made ginger beer, soda water, and allspice lime foam.

New Dinner and Dessert Items: (more…)

“Family behind Ben’s Chili Bowl opens new restaurant on H Street, NE”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Check out their menu here. From a press release:

“TEN O1 GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION SET FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Family behind Ben’s Chili Bowl opens new restaurant; Rep. Norton to lead ribbon-cutting ceremony

WHAT: TEN 01, an exciting new restaurant on trendy H Street NE, will hold its Grand Opening Celebration this Saturday, Nov. 21.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the restaurant’s rooftop bar overlooking H Street. The day will feature all-day happy hour specials, including $2 off signature cocktails and draft craft beers, and $5 select wines.

WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2015 — 2 p.m.

WHERE: TEN 01, 1001 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

WHO: A delegation of distinguished local and national leaders led by DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton.
Bernard Demczuk, Ben’s Chili Bowl Historian – Emcee

DETAILS: The latest venture from the Ali family, founders of DC institution Ben’s Chili Bowl, TEN 01 embraces the “foodie” scene with Executive Chef R.L. Boyd’s shareable small-plates menu that pairs seasonal, fresh, and fun food with delicious cocktails, to be enjoyed alfresco on the year-round rooftop terrace with heaters or the beautiful reclaimed white barn wood-laden main floor dining area with central look-around full bar.For more information, visit http://www.TEN01H.com.”

DC Reynolds – The Coolest

By Prince Of Petworth

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3628 Georgia Ave, NW

From DC Reynolds:

“We’ll open at 5pm on Thanksgiving with our 3rd annual free turkey dinner. Can’t get “home” for the holiday, don’t want to host a Friendsgiving, or just want to catch some football with some friends? We’ll be here. Dinner is free, drinks are ‪#‎BOGO‬, cookies and pie are appreciated.”

Here’s Where Chick Fil A Hopes to come to in Tenleytown

By Prince Of Petworth

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Earlier this month Tenleytown DC reported:

“Chick-fil-A has filed for a construction permit with the District Department of Transportation for the former Payless ShoeSource storefront at 4505 Wisconsin Avenue.”

Of course not without a fight…

“Do parents want their kids at nearby schools-Janney, Wilson, and Deal to be eating this at such an early age? Chick-fil-A, a popular chain among young adults and teens will just cause students at these schools to be unhealthy. There are numerous studies stating the more fast food kids eat as children, the more likely they are to continue these unhealthy eating habits through adulthood.”

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Murasaki Japanese Restaurant Closes in Tenleytown

By Prince Of Petworth

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4620 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Tenleytown DC shared the sad news last week:

“Murasaki Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar has closed its doors for good after nearly 14 years in the neighborhood.

It turns out Sushi Story LLC, which owns and operates Murasaki, has been facing financial difficulties for quite some time.”

Updates when we learn who takes over the space.

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And a reader on twitter echoes a sentiment I often feel – bring back Morty’s (Krupins)!!! Incidentally, still waiting to see who moves into Morty’s…

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“I literally just cried and gave the workers a hug”: TJ’s Gourmet Deli Closing Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

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1400 L Street, NW

Thanks to Adam for sending. I never ate there but apparently there were tons of fans – one yelper writes after learning the news:

“I literally just cried and gave the workers a hug after my co-worker came back to tell me TJ’s will be closing 11/20/15. They have the best Steak & Cheese sandwiches. I loveeeeeeeeeeee their buffet. The workers are nice. They remember our names & faces. I so hate when I find a place that’s all around perfect with customer service, great quality, people and food and they close. I will miss TJ’s.”

“Thanksgiving at The Black Squirrel and Libertine Restaurants $10 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet”

By Prince Of Petworth

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2427 18th Street, NW

From an email:

“Opening on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26th, at 11:30 a.m.
Serving Thanksgiving buffet at both locations.
Closing at 2:00 a.m. or when we fall into a food coma–whichever comes first.
No reservations. First come, first serve.

The Seventh Annual Thank-You Thanksgiving at The Black Squirrel and Libertine Restaurants $10 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

Get ready this Thanksgiving (November 26) for our Seventh Annual Thank-You Thanksgiving $10 All-You-Can-Eat Thanksgiving Feast being held at The Black Squirrel and Libertine Restaurants.

Starting at 11:30 am, we will put out a full Thanksgiving buffet spread with turkey, ham, pot roast and all the trimmings for only $10 as our special thank-you to you, our customers! (more…)

Dickey’s Frozen Custard Closes Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

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1710 I Street, NW

A reader reports:

“I don’t remember seeing this anywhere, but they seem to have suddenly closed. Bummer, this was the best spot for custard without going to the burbs.”

They used to make a mean sandwich too. Updates when we learn who takes over the space.

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