Restaurants

Zenebech Injera to Eventually Close in Shaw to make way for new Development?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I saw this article 110-Unit Building Proposed Next to U Street’s Howard Theater:

“A new 110-unit residential building with 8,000 square feet of ground floor retail is being proposed for the corner of Wiltberger and T Streets, NW directly adjacent to the Howard Theater, District Source has learned.”

This is on the same site as Zenebech. I’m distraught at the thought of losing such a great place. The food is great, the prices can’t be beat and the people who run it are the absolute nicest.”

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In the meantime:

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“The Source to Undergo Restaurant Redesign, Introduce New Menus this Fall”

By Prince Of Petworth

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575 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

From a press release:

“On Monday, August 3rd, The Source by Wolfgang Puck will close for two weeks to redesign the two-level restaurant space. The restaurant will reopen to the public at the end of August with a new look. During the last week of August and the first two weeks of September, Executive Chef Scott Drewno will change over his menus in order to offer guests a new lounge concept and dining room menu that will launch at the end of September.

The Source’s first floor bar and lounge will be completely renovated and will focus on offering guests a new menu of innovative takes on classic Chinese cuisine. Additions to the space include an open wok station and new seating throughout. Beginning in September, the upstairs dining room will become home to a hot pot table designed by Art Drauglis, offerings guests a traditional Chinese hot pot experience in a tasting menu format. Guests will experience a progression of dishes that they will cook themselves at the table in a spicy Sichuan peppercorn and Facing Heaven chili broth. Both the lounge renovation and dining room update are being done by Waldo Fernandez.

A roving tableside soup cart will also join the new dining room offerings, with updated versions of traditional Chinese soups. Chef Drewno will dedicate a section of the new menu to large format dishes, which will include his dining room signature, Chinese Lacquered Duckling, served two-ways.”

The Airedale Gastropub and Beer Garden opening this August in Columbia Heights!

By Prince Of Petworth

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3605 14th St, NW

Lots more info on The Airedale coming to the former Mad Momos space in Columbia Heights. From an email:

“I thought I’d get in touch with you to share some more information about The Airedale. My name is Ben Jordan and I’m the owner and my business partner is Baback Salimi formerly of Quarry House Tavern. We plan on being open in August and we’re excited to tell you about all of the things we have going on.

Our bar program includes prosecco based cocktails, European classics like the Aperol spritz, French 75 and the Pimm’s Royal Cup as well as our own creations. The selection of spirits will be quite whiskey-forward with ryes and bourbons being well represented at all price points. We also plan on serving an Old Overholt soft serve, each serving containing a full shot of rye. We will offer an entire range of classic, handmade cocktails as well. There will be 15 beers on tap and we will make our own Radler (don’t worry we’ll have Stiegl too).

The menu is classic European bar and cafe food served a la carte. The focus is on authentic, accessible pub and bar food from across Europe with one or two local favorites added as well. I have attached a preliminary menu for your consideration.

We will be open for brunch at 10am on Saturday and Sunday and will broadcast English Premier League, Bundeslliga and Champion’s League football weekly.”

Check out their menu after the jump. (more…)

New Tavern, Wicked Bloom Social Club, coming to Truxton Circle/Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth

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North Capitol and Florida Ave, NW

The liquor license placard for Wicked Bloom Social Club says:

“New Tavern serving crated drinks and beer with fresh-made sandwiches. Entertainment Endorsement. Total Occupancy Load is 49.”

Washingtonian reported that Wicked Bloom comes for the owners of nearby DCity Smokehouse and will feature cocktails and barbecue. Sweet!

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A Peek Inside the new Ben’s Chili Bowl on H Street – Also a Panda coming out front too

By Prince Of Petworth

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@HeidiObermeyer tweets us a look inside H Street’s Ben’s Chili Bowl – grand opening July 8th:

“Ben’s Chili Bowl on H Street is ready to rumble! @PoPville”

And Justin sends an agenda item from the ANC6A meeting:

“Letter of support to DDOT for the Ben’s Chili Bowl public space application related to installation of panda statue in front of the store at the corner of 10th and H Streets, NE, with the condition that the owners consider moving the statue if the ANC receives complaints about it blocking pedestriantraffic/right-of-way.”

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10th and H St, NE

More Info on Beef ‘N Bread from owners of Wiseguys Pizza – coming to Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

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6th and H Street, NW

Last week a reader wrote in about Beef ‘N Bread coming to Chinatown. It’s now confirmed that it’s coming from the owners of the great Wiseguys pizza.

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I spoke with the owner who tells me he hopes to open in about two months if all goes well:

“Beef n Bread is a fast casual down to earth sandwich shop inspired from living in Boston (what pizza is to New Yorkers, Roast beef is to Bostonians) I lived there like 4 years. It’s also inspired from NY and CA. Combined with our unique homemade sauces.”

Given how good the pizza is at Wiseguys – I can’t wait to see how the sandwiches turn out. Stay tuned.

Building freshly painted gray:

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