Restaurants

“Tables reserved at peak, or otherwise sold-out, times are offered for a small reservation fee” – See the Restaurants currently Signed Up

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“In Washington, D.C., a restaurant is a place to entertain and impress business clients, negotiate political compromises, or enjoy a leisurely meal. However, dining at one of DC’s hottest restaurants requires planning weeks, or even months in advance, or knowing someone on the inside who can wrangle a coveted last-minute reservation. With today’s launch of restaurant reservation service Table8, available via iPhone and Android apps and through Table8.com, guests now have the opportunity to book that important dinner at a moment’s notice. “DC is famous for high-powered business dinners, and Table8 is the 21st century version of the maître d’,” says Table8 co-founder Santosh Jayaram. Users simply sign up for a free membership and select a guaranteed table from a highly curated list that serves as a guide to DC’s best restaurants. Tables reserved at peak, or otherwise sold-out, times are offered for a small reservation fee, which is shared with the restaurant; all other times, the reservations are on the house.

After a successful San Francisco launch in March 2014, and Los Angeles in September 2014, Table8 debuts today in DC with 17 prestigious restaurant partners, including: (more…)

Azi’s becomes ‘Citations’ Caribbean Restaurant “Turn a Traffic Ticket into a Meal Ticket!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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9th and O Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending word about the switch:

“I’ll miss Azi’s but with compass and Colombe owning the yuppie friendly coffee market, and Starbucks sucking up the other traffic it probably made sense for them to transition a bit. The food is really, really solid. Happy to have a great option for cheapish food in the neighborhood besides ivy and coney dogs.”

Caribbean Citations facebook says:

“Our Mission is to provide customers with the most delicious and remarkable authentic Caribbean food made from the finest ingredients.

We open today from 10am-11pm.Place your order now.202-750-8744. 1336 9th street NW

Enter your traffic citations into our monthly raffle for only $1 for a chance to have your ticket pay by us.” Ed. Note: Also discounted prices everyday with a parking ticket.

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Big Fire at Former Murphy’s/Future Bar Civita in Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth

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2609 24th Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending these devastating photos Saturday morning from a fire in the former Murphy’s/future Bar Civita [“A modern American and Italian influenced restaurant in historic Woodley Park in Washington, D.C.“]. I’ve sent an email to the Bar Civita folks and will update when I hear back. Hopefully it won’t push the planned opening too far back.

Good update from owner Liam Civita:

“It is definitely an unfortunate setback, but it is only a setback. It will delay opening but not by much, as a majority of the damage was on the patio which we were replacing anyways in a couple of weeks. The fire department did a tremendous job in controlling and putting out the fire.”

Coming Soon Signage and Now Hiring for Momofuku and Milk Bar posted at CityCenter

By Prince Of Petworth

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11th and I St, NW by New York Ave

David Chang’s Momofuku and Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar are for real. Thanks to all who sent emails about the coming soon signage posted at CityCenter on Friday.

You can see Milk Bar’s menu here and Momofuku’s New York menu here. Coming 2015 – standby for an opening date.

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Melt Shop applying for Liquor License Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

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1901 L Street, NW

“Best damn sandwich on the planet” and a place to get a beer too.

Melt Shop’s liquor license placard says:

“New restaurant specializing in quick-service, casual, artisanal sandwiches. Seating for 30 inside the premises and total occupancy load of 90. Sidewalk Cafe with seating for 15 patrons. No entertainment.”

Hours are listed as Sunday through Saturday 11am – 9pm.

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looking east towards 19th Street

Mark it! Ramen World – Feb. 8th at Mess Hall

By Prince Of Petworth

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UPDATE: Tickets now available.

From an email:

“Mess Hall is pleased to present “Ramen World”, a collaborative culinary event to take place on Sunday, February 8th, 2015 featuring some of DC’s best culinary professionals, music, specialty cocktails and most importantly – food.

Ramen World will showcase DC’s ramen-heavyweights Eric Bruner-Yang from Toki Underground and Katsuya Fukushima from Daikaya. It doesn’t end at ramen; guests can expect to enjoy custom creations from Adam Morgan’s hugely popular Donburi, and foodtruck rockstar PhoWheels. The US Bartenders’ Gild will be creating craft cocktails to complement the many dishes. Desserts will be provided by SnoCream Company. Additional participants will be announced at a later date. This event will highlight some of the most popular and renowned brands in the DC metropolitan area, in addition to fostering relationships between chefs, restaurants, and customers. This embodies Mess Hall’s core values.

About Mess Hall

Mess Hall is a unique culinary incubator, born out of a 10,000 square foot warehouse and a need for commercial kitchen space in the city. Shared by food professionals who come together to cook share and collaborate, Mess Hall also houses premium event space with an open demonstration kitchen. The space is often used for pop-up restaurant concepts or other events that revolve around local food concepts. Mess Hall also provides exclusive resources, support, and innovative programs to help pave a path to success for it’s Members. The facility is located in the historic Edgewood section of Washington, DC – and a 10 minute walk from either Brookland or Rhode Island Avenue Metro Stations.”

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703 Edgewood Street, NE

Major Reno begins at Slim’s Diner hoping to open in Petworth in 6 Months

By Prince Of Petworth

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Georgia and Upshur St, NW

The much anticipated project from the owner of Petworth Citizen, Crane & Turtle, Room 11, Upshur St. Books etc., Slim’s Diner, has launched their facebook page and gotten a lot of folks, me included, super stoked (thanks to all who sent emails):

“I am excited to launch our newest project. It should take us about 6 months to finish construction and we plan to open in the summer.

Look for frequent updates here and let us know if you have any suggestions. We hope that Slim’s Diner will be a gathering place for everyone in the neighborhood.

– Paul Ruppert, owner”

And holy cow do they have an awesome old photo, streetcar and all, of Georgia and Upshur back in the day:

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Photo courtesy Slim’s Diner

Panas Gourmet Empanadas also has Indefinite Liquor License Suspension in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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2029 P Street, NW

@dcjpad tweets us:

“Indefinite” suspension of @DCGov_ABRA license for @PanasGourmet on P Street in #DupontCircle. Wonder why. @PoPville”

Panas has had a liquor license since 2012 – anyone hear what happened?

Update from @DCGov_ABRA:

“It was suspended because the fines were not paid. Here’s more information“

Also 2nd Report of Chick Fil A coming to DC USA in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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3100 14th Street, NW

In other sorta scuttlebutt confirmation – New Columbia Heights kinda confirms our scuttlebutt from over the summer:

“A friend was eating at a Chick-Fil-A in Crystal City and asked the owner/operator about rumors that a location open in DC. The owner said “you heard correct,” that there would be a Chick-Fil-A at 3100 14th Street NW.”

Back in July we heard Chick Fil A was coming to the former Lime Fresh space which closed back in Dec. 2013. Stay tuned for coming soon signage (protests?) and an opening date.

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