Restaurants

New Wine Bar, Jug & Table, coming to Adams Morgan May 29th

By Prince Of Petworth

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2446 18th Street, NW

From a press release:

“The team behind Roofers Union and Ripple is excited to announce the opening of Jug & Table on Friday, May 29 at 5pm. Located on the first floor, below Roofers Union, Jug & Table will offer an entirely unique experience with a wholly distinctive wine list, cocktail offerings and food menu from its upstairs, beer-focused counterpart. As the name suggests, the cozy, urbane bar will expound on Ripple’s mission of making quality wine approachable while supporting the belief that wine is meant to be enjoyed more and revered less earnestly.

From behind the bar, Theo Rutherford, a certified sommelier with more than ten years of experience in the DC restaurant industry, will offer expert advice on the 20 wines to be quaffed by the glass, ranging in price from $6 to $16. Dual temperature tap lines allow for eight wines on tap, each of which can be served in quantities of three, six or nine ounces. In total, guests can choose from a list of 40 affordable, hand-picked wines, while hopefully trying something new and learning more about what grapes they gravitate towards.

For Rutherford, Jug & Table is a homecoming of sorts, having served as opening bar manager and sommelier for Ripple before going on to helm wine programs at Rogue 24, Fiola, and Café Dupont, to name a few. Theo will serve his own signature cocktails, for which he has a cult following, in addition to a daily punch bowl of his own creation. In a perfectly logical play to strengths, beers will mirror those picked out by Roofers Union General Manager and Beer Director, Dave Delaplaine.

Each day for happy hour, from 5pm to 7pm, Jug & Table will offer three wines by the glass for $5: a red, a white and a sparkling. In addition, groups can choose from two sharable “jug” options, over two bottles worth of wine, ranging in price from $20 to $25. With two turn tables and an archive of records, this wine bar will play all vinyl, all the time, offering a sound experience quickly becoming de rigueur in Adams Morgan.

Executive Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley will place her stamp on Jug & Table with an assortment of her popular grilled cheeses, cheese & charcuterie, and lux snacks served in jars such as liver mousse with toasted bread and rhubarb jam, duck rillettes, burrata with marinated vegetables, and Marcona almonds fried in lardo and sprinkled with rosemary. Grilled cheeses range from Greek with Taleggio, goat cheese, lamb, roasted red peppers and mint pesto, to American with cheddar, bacon jam, and tomato. Cheeses include a Fromagerie Mont Royal Tradition from the acmes of Basque Country, a Boerenkaas Gouda with a variety of textures and a balance of sweet and salty flavors, and a La Tur which combines milk of sheep, goat and cows to obtain a dense, creamy interior. Charcuterie ventures into duck prosciutto, bresaola, fennel salami and more.

Jug & Table will be open 5pm to close, Tuesday through Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday.”

Korean Night Market coming to Compass Rose Thurs. May 21st

By Prince Of Petworth

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1346 T Street, NW

From an email:

“WHAT: Compass Rose Bar & Kitchen will transform into a bustling Korean Night Market on Thursday, May 21st for an evening of fun street food, inventive cocktails and karaoke. Inspired by her recent travels to Korea, Owner Rose Previte tapped Chef Danny Lee of Mandu and Chef Jesse Miller of Bar Pilar and Café Saint-Ex to join Chef Sam Molavi of Compass Rose in preparing a diverse menu of Korean street foods, including Dduk Bok Gi (spicy rice cakes), Galbi (barbecue short ribs) and Bibim Guksoo (chilled somyun noodles rubbed with diced kimchi, soy, and sesame oil).

The Korean Night Market will feature live cooking stations, as well as passed appetizers and specialty cocktails.

WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 7 – 10 p.m.
WHERE: Compass Rose Bar & Kitchen

Tickets are priced at $20 per person, inclusive of food, entertainment, tax and gratuity. Tickets can be purchased via [email protected]. Compass Rose will offer a cash bar for Korean beer and cocktails.”

Terrible News for Barracks Row – “Las Placitas To Give Way to Matchbox Expansion Plans”

By Prince Of Petworth

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517 8th Street, SE

The sad news comes from Capitol Hill Corner:

“The owner of the building housing Barracks Row institution that is Las Placitas at 517 8th Street, SE, will not renew the restaurant’s lease when it expires in October, and Matchbox – located next door – will expand into the space.”

Fortunately for huge fans, and for 16th Street Heights residents, work is progressing on their 4724 14th Street, NW location:

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Centrolina Market opens May 26th and the “seasonal Italian osteria” June 1st in CityCenter

By Prince Of Petworth

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974 Palmer Alley, NW

From a press release:

“Washington, D.C. chef Amy Brandwein is thrilled to announce June 1, 2015 as the opening date of Centrolina, her 4,075-square-foot market and seasonal Italian osteria. Centrolina will open at 974 Palmer Alley in downtown’s expansive CityCenterDC development. Brandwein’s first solo restaurant outing will be open daily for lunch and dinner, as well as weekend brunch. Market hours begin at 8 am on May 26, and reservations are now available for lunch beginning June 1. The kitchen will serve a 48-seat dining room, 16-seat bar and 32-seat patio. The market will offer a selection of imported Italian specialty goods along with meat, fish and produce from local farms, a selection of house-made items and a barista-serviced coffee program.

“It has been a lifelong dream of mine to open a restaurant here in my hometown,” said Brandwein, an Arlington native. “I am thrilled to bring everything that I love about Italy to CityCenter. Centrolina is about creating an experience for diners where they can enjoy a chef-driven Italian meal and then stroll into the market to purchase my house-made pasta, sauces, local bread and imported Italian treats. Stocking a seasonal market and making it accessible to everyday shoppers is a real challenge, and I can’t wait to put on that grocers apron.”

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Centrolina will feature a concise and frequently-rotating Italian menu of around 15 dishes, including antipasti courses such as wood-roasted octopus suffocato or burrata with market vegetables agrodolce. Pasta dishes will include pappardelle lamb ragu and chiancarelle with turnip greens and tuna. A legna courses will showcase wood-fired fish and meat like poletto (young chicken) with crostini and pan drippings, and tuna with roasted bone marrow and snap peas. Seasonal availability will be the guiding principal of the menu, and Brandwein plans to maintain a sense of interconnectedness between her kitchen and Centrolina’s retail wing. Rather than attempting to be a comprehensive Italian emporium, the market will reflect Brandwein’s own experiences with Italian cooking and the products and produce she loves and uses.

The beverage program will feature a wine list that combines imported Italian favorites with the best of Virginia; a beer selection that skews heavily local, and a short list of classic Italian cocktails given a contemporary twist.

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The wine menu’s marriage of the best Italian imports with regional favorites will be echoed in the market where imported cheeses and specialty items share counter space with fantastic local produce, meat and seafood. Grocery items will include dried pasta from all over Italy as well as fresh pasta from the Centrolina kitchen, accompanied by up to a dozen house-made sauces. The dairy and produce sections will be stocked with goods from farmers and artisans from Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The lineup of Italian specialty items will include anchovies, olives, vinegar, olive oil, salumi, imported and local cheeses and sweets. Wine and craft beer will also be available for sale.

The market will feature a barista-serviced coffee counter along with breakfast in the form of fried-to-order bamboloni, house-made quiches and scones. Grab-and-go lunch offerings will include panini, antipasti, salads and pastries. In the evening, the coffee counter will turn into a five-seat mini cocktail bar where guests can enjoy a tipple before shopping or while waiting for their seat at the osteria. (more…)

Slash Run, from owners of Bar Charley, El Chucho, Jackies etc, “back on track for June opening”!

By Prince Of Petworth

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201 Upshur St, NW

Been getting a lot of inquiries about the status of Slash Run coming to the former El Limeno and briefly La Joya Steakhouse space across the street from the Hitching Post. On their Facebook page they say:

“Just an update….The place is coming along awesomely, cool tables and chairs ordered today. We had to stop for a hot minute to get Quarry House moved and opened but are back on track for June opening. More to come!”

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“Can you say tufted baby blue vinyl curved banquette? Almost there!”

and a little sneak peek of what’s to come:

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“Barstool Rodeo–with jalapeno poppers, bbq, charred red onion”

Ed. Note: Thank God.

From Burgers to Chicken – The Chickery to Replace Black and Orange in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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1300 Connecticut Ave, NW

Toronto’s The Chickery is coming to the former Black and Orange burger spot (formerly Rogue States) in south Dupont:

“The Chickery is a fast-casual eatery offering real tasty chicken and sides. By only using quality authentic ingredients, we provide delicious food that you can feel good about eating.”

Check out their menu here.

Toronto.com says:

“The Chickery offers a foodie-fied take on classic fast food. The restaurant’s crispy buttermilk chicken fingers are no exception… Battered and fried to perfection!”

Action at Texas de Brazil space – Now Hiring and a Liquor License

By Prince Of Petworth

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457 Massachusetts Ave, NW

This is the former Buddha Bar space on Mass Ave.  I’d about given up hope on the Texas de Brazil steakhouse. Alas they’ve applied for a liquor license:

“New restaurant with the style of service similar to a Brazilian Steak House. Total occupancy load is 360. Sidewalk Café with seating for 82.”

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You can see their menus here.

Ed. Note: In other steakhouse news the Mastro’s is now open at 13th and F St, NW.

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More info on Masseria Italian Restaurant opening “early Summer” in the old part of Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth

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1340 4th Street, NE

Last month we learned that Masseria was coming to the old school part of Union Market. Lots more info from a press release:

“It is with great excitement that we share the news on Stefanelli’s first solo venture, Masseria, opening early Summer 2015 in the Union Market district of Washington, DC.

Masseria, a new restaurant and a first for chef Nick Stefanelli, will be a celebration of big, harmonious flavors and the finest Italian cooking that shaped his palate as a child. The restaurant’s name carries a heartfelt meaning, defining the charming agricultural farm of the Puglia region, which is heavily rooted in Stefanelli’s heritage. All of which means that running his own restaurant will now be more of a lifestyle than a profession, by taking the pretense out of fine dining and keeping it to just a whisper through its service. Entering into a handsome courtyard with relaxed seating, Masseria, an exclusive restaurant for 60 guests, will combine the raw and simple look of an Italian country estate, the industrial grit of the Union Market district, and the undeniable chic of its fashion-savvy chef-owner. Italian food that sings with touches of coastal cultures will be a fitting reward for all who dine at Masseria, because Stefanelli and his skillful team – comprised of General Manager and Advanced Sommelier David Kurka, formerly of Brabo and CityZen, and head bartender Julien-Pierre Bourgon of the acclaimed cocktail lounge PX – believe so passionately in both provenance and taste.”

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