Restaurants

“Bar Pilar is Exploring Roof Deck Expansion”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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1833 14th Street, NW

From the owners of Bar Pilar:

“On Friday, October 2nd, placards were posted at Bar Pilar. We are exploring the opportunity to expand the restaurant to include a roof deck bar area with additional outside seating. Plans for the expansion are still in the very early stages.

Bar Pilar has been a part of the 14th Street community for the past decade, and we take the responsibility of being good neighbors very seriously. We invite our neighbors in the 14th Street corridor to join us at 6pm the evening of November 15th upstairs at the restaurant for an informational open house, where we will happily share plans for the project as it stands now and address any questions or concerns at that time.

In the meantime, we look forward to continuing to provide a great neighborhood spot to eat, drink and gather with friends.”

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Looking north towards St. Ex and T Street

Looks Like Union Social is Getting Ready to Open in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

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100 Florida Ave, NE

Thanks to Matthew Orbin for sending. It’s been a long time since we heard anything about Union Social. I had about given them up for dead – but they look real close to opening – even posted their taps on their facebook page:

“Sneak peek of our 20 Tap Beer Selection!”

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“Union Social is a DC Metro inspired casual, fine dining restaurant featuring a scratch kitchen and craft bar.”

Standby for an opening date.

Movement at Sushi Ogawa – Should be Opening Soon – Finally!

By Prince Of Petworth

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2100 Connecticut Avene, NW

It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything about the former Pines of Florence space turning into a new Japanese restaurant called Ogawa. While they (owners of the incredibly awesome Sushi Capitol on Capitol Hill) had hoped to open many months ago – we actually have real progress. They’ve applied for a liquor license that says:

“Traditional Japanese Sushi and Washoku Sushi in addition to fish and vegetable. Seating capacity of 56 and Total Occupancy Load of 75.”

I’ve emailed the owners to get a new opening date – standby. A peek inside is very promising (to my mural loving heart):

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Curry & Pie: “An Indian Bistro” South Asian x Tasty Pizza coming this Fall

By Prince Of Petworth

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1204 34th Street, NW

This could be awesome. Their website says:

“We love good food, and we know you do too. We wanted to make you amazing Indian food, but thought, why get held down by conventional standards? Our team at Curry & Pie is bringing you combinations of all of our favorite foods in ways you’ve never expected. We started with two classics and turned them into one out-there fusion menu, featuring Indian curries, fresh baked pizzas and even more tasty eats in between. We focus on good food made in creative ways in a friendly and low-key environment. From mid-week work lunches to family dinners to late night takeout, Curry & Pie is your new neighborhood spot. Life is short, don’t waste it on boring food.”

Check out their menu here.

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Ahh… the Latin American Wine Bar Coming to Petworth was Originally Going to Come Here

By Prince Of Petworth

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4016 Georgia Ave, NW

A bit of an update on yesterday’s great news about the Latin Wine Bar coming to Upshur Street in the Riyad Market space. Back in July I had posted about a Latin American Wine Bar coming to Georgia Ave (see photo above.) These are the same folks. Sadly/happily the deal for the Georgia Ave space fell through. Stay tuned for updates on the Upshur space as construction commences.

Ed. Note: I do not have a good memory.

Crisis Concluding – Carnitas coming back to Chipotle

By Prince Of Petworth

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And in pork news, back in January I broke the news of Chipotle’s pork shortage. An update from the chain:

“Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced that it has restored most of its pork supply and is again serving Carnitas in 90 percent of its restaurants. The company expects to have Carnitas back in all of its restaurants by the end of November. (more…)

Get a slice for $2 at Pete’s Apizza this month

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo courtesy Pete’s

From a press release:

“October might signal fall for some, but for pizza lovers, it means one thing: National Pizza Month! Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza will celebrate National Pizza Month throughout October long with “31 Days of Pizza.” Each day of October, Pete’s will offer $2 slice specials on a different “pizza of the day” ranging from its popular and eponymous clam-topped New Haven pie to the Metro-North topped with slow roasted pork and housemade pancetta. With more than 20 different specialty pizzas and countless customizable topping options, guests can explore and expand their pizza horizons. (more…)

“Mount Rainier is finally getting a beer garden with sit-down restaurant!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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3803 34th Street

Thanks to a reader for sending photos and word from the Washington Business Journal:

“Bird Kitchen & Cocktails will be a 50-seat restaurant with an additional 25-seat sidewalk cafe and a 25-seat beer garden in back. Robinson hopes it will become a quintessential neighborhood spot, and has even been taking requests via Facebook for what beers to put on tap.”

“After more than a decade OYA is closing a chapter on Sept 20 and reopening a new chapter in Winter 2015 as BOE.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Don Rockwell confirms the news that’s been rumored for a while – Oya has closed at 777 9th Street, NW. Oya’s website says:

“OYA IS TRANSFORMING…BOE

After more than a decade OYA is closing a chapter on Sept 20 and reopening a new chapter in Winter 2015 as BOE.

We were the venue for numerous celebrations, met wonderful families, made forever relationships, and so many wonderful employees, managers and chefs. There are simply too many people to say thank you to and so many incredible experiences to recount.

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