Thanks to a reader for sending photos. Another reader writes:
“Public Tenley is no more. It has been replaced by something called TenleyGastropub. I looked at their brunch menu and noticed that a fried egg seems to be part of every item. How 2010. Unfortunately the tater tots – the only thing worth eating at Public – did not survive.”
You can see the full menu here.
4611 41 Street, NW
A reader reports:
“More than a year after Las Placitas announced it and a few weeks after finally posting their electrical permits. I hope they preserve that ceiling.”
4724 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Sally’s is coming along nicely and we’re on schedule to open June 3rd. We wanted to give people one more chance to try the food before we open so we’re having a Mother’s Day Brunch pop up at Toki Underground this coming Sunday (May 10) from 10:30am – 3:00pm.”
4815 Georgia Ave, NW
A reader reports:
“I was riding my bike by the Old Fusion restaurant on the 4800 Block of Georgia and saw a woman walking in, so I asked her what was going on behind the blocked out windows. The woman said it was going to be an Ethiopian restaurant soon. It was sad to see Fusion go, but happy to hear about a new restaurant coming in for sure!”
1145 19th Street, NW
This is the former Nature’s Table space that closed in early March. I’m told MASO will feature made to order salads and other healthy options – I’ll post the menu when it’s released. They should open next week.
1637 R Street, NW
Much more promising than when we last checked a few weeks ago. Any fans of Biryani?
Photo courtesy Little Miss Whiskey’s
From an email:
alrighty this is it, last patio feast ’til fall & we’re going all out w/ LARGE MD BLUE CRABS plus GRANVILLE MOORE’S MUSSELS:
IN SHORT:
Head Chef/Owner Jeremy Kermisch of Granville Moore’s &
Head Chef/Owner Ryan Gordon of The Queen Vic
present Large Maryland Blue Crabs steamed & spicy, plus
Mussels prepared in a Bacon/Bourbon/Corn/Tarragon/Mustard Broth
& a holy mess of corn & potatoes & sausage & baguettes…
3 PM, Saturday, 5/16
@ Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar
1104 H St NE
All-You-Can-Eat
All-You-Can-Drink
ALL AFTERNOON
$58 (NO FEES)
w/ kegs of:
New Belgium Brewing Trippel (8.5%)
New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire
tickets here.”
1201 U Street, NW
A reader reports:
“I heard the islander was sold last week. Talked to the family the other night. Their not sure when their last night will be but they’ll be opening up a smaller joint somewhere else.”
The Islander’s Facebook page says:
“It has been brought to the attention of the ISLANDER FAMILY that a Gofundme Account has been established in the name of Sheldon Gill for the restoration of The Islander Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge. This IN NO WAY HAS ANY DIRECT CORRELATION TO THE Islander Caribbean Restaurant or ANY OF ITS OWNERS OR MANAGERS! The Islander is NOT being handed over to anyone and there is NO PENDING ARRANGEMENTS for any related transactions and ABSOLUTELY NO PLANS to make any!! SO… the following link http://www.gofundme.com/theislander
is FALSE AND GROSSLY MISREPRESENTED!!!”
The GoFundMe page says:
For over 40 years, Chief Addis Green, better known as The Queen, has built a legacy within the Metropolitan Washington, DC’s Caribbean community with her family owned restaurant and lounge- The Islander. Providing their consumers with the finest Trinidadian cuisine with a welcoming atmosphere, The Queen is turning over her crown to a new prince, Sheldon Gill. For over 15 years, he has managed and owned a restaurant (Under the Coconut Tree) and catering company. His experience in the food and entertainment industry has exposed him to the resources needed to revamp The Islander, with respect to tradition.
In its current state the restaurant is in desperate need of repairs from head to toe. With the aggreement of the building owner, Mr. Gill plans to expand The Islander by taking over the entire building (3 floors), establishing more seating on the 2nd floor and a spacious lounge on the 3nd floor for entertainment.
All this requires funding before Chief Green retires. Mr. Gill is asking for your help to continue The Islander statue as a landmark for not only the Caribbean Community but for anyone who wants to escape the city life and experience taste, sound, and feel of the tropics. Help us keep the heritages alive.
We appreciate you for reading our story and contributing to not only our dream but yours too, for our mission is to treat you like family.
All those that donate would be our special guest at our grand opening, which we project would be this winter.
Anyone else hear about a sale of any kind? Updates as this shakes out.
928 U Street, NW
Bistro La Bonne closing reminded me that Bistro on U Street (formerly Bardia’s New Orleans Cafe in Adams Morgan) has opened in the former Pelican’s Rum space. Check out their menu:
Poboys, entrees, and brunch items after the jump. (more…)
2427 18th Street, NW
From an email:
“A Barrel of Fun: Barrel-Aged Beer at The Black Squirrel
Add wood and bring on the flavor. The Black Squirrel celebrates the age-old tradition of barrel aging beer on Friday (May 8), starting at 5 p.m., with 25 rare barrel-aged beers on tap and by the bottle.
The line-up includes:
· Epic 2013 Smoked & Oaked Belgian Ale (cherry-wood smoked and bourbon-barrel oaked, draft, 10.4%)
· Founders Backwoods Bastard Scotch Ale (aged in bourbon barrels, draft, 10.2%);
· Franklin’s Ridiculous Wild Ale (draft, 6.8%);
· Goose Island 2013 Lolita (wild ale with raspberries, draft, 7%);
· Goose Island 2013 Bourbon County Brand Stout (draft, 14.2%);
· Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noire (draft, 4.5%);
· Laughing Dog Triple Squared (Belgian-style triple aged in cabernet barrels, draft, 9%);
· Laughing Dog De Achtste Hond (peach wild ale, draft, 7%);
· Mad Fox Cabernet Reynard (cabernet-barrel black saison, draft, 7.1%);
· Mad Fox Oaked Funk (saison aged in Silver Oak cabernet carrels, draft, 6%);
· Petrus Oak-Aged Belgian Pale Ale (draft, 7.3%);
· Potters Craft Cider Oak-Barrel Reserve (draft, 9.6%);
· Wild Beer Co. Modus Operandi (barrel-aged old ale, draft, 7%);
· Epic/Crooked Stave Elder Brett (wild ale, 750mL bottle, 8.5%);
· Funkwerks 2012 Solena (Belgian-style dark ale, 750mL bottle, 6.5%);
· Goose Island 2013 Halia (sour peach saison, 750mL bottle, 7.5%);
· Goose Island 2013 Gillian (tart Belgian=style farmhouse ale, 750mL bottle, 9.5%);
· Goose Island 2010 Lolita (brewed with raspberries, 650mL bottle, 7%);
· Goose Island 2012 Madame Rose (brown kriek with cherries, 650mL bottle, 7.1%);
· Goose Island 2012 Juliet (wild ale aged with blackberries, 650mL bottle, 8%);
· Hardywood 2013 Reserve Rum-Barrel Imperial Pumpkin Ale (750mL bottle, 10.5%);
· Mother Earth 2013 Triple Overhead Bourbon-Barrel-Aged Triple (750mL bottle, 10%);
· Mother Earth 2013 Windowpane Peach Barrel-Aged Wheat Ale (750mL bottle, 8.3%);
· Mother Earth 2013 Windowpane Blackberries Barrel-Aged Wit (750mL bottle, 9%); and
· Strangeways Martian Spring (wine-barrel-aged biere de mars, 22oz bottle, 7.35%).
To complement the liquid treasure, the Black Squirrel chef will prepare a stinky cheese burger to accompany the sour beers and a stout burger for the dark beers.
For more than 400 years, beer has been stored in barrels and aged to a bold, complex taste. Barrels are often made of oak, and many have been previously used for bourbon or wine to further enhance the layers of flavor. Enjoy this sampling of barrel-aged beer that spans a range of styles.”