Restaurants

Union Kitchen opening cafe at National Museum of Woman in the Arts starting Nov. 17th

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by AgnosticPreachersKid via wikipedia

From a press release:

“The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is pleased to announce the reopening of its Mezzanine Café in collaboration with Union Kitchen and DS Deli. Located on the museum’s Mezzanine level, at 1250 New York Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C., the café will be open for weekday lunches 11 a.m.–2 p.m., beginning Nov. 17.

NMWA’s partnership with Union Kitchen—a business incubator that acts as a catalyst for the growth of small businesses, jobs and culture by lowering barriers to entry—will provide café visitors with creative and seasonal sandwiches, salads, coffee and Blind Dog Café baked goods. Union Kitchen will also provide full-service catering for select museum events. (more…)

Fiesta becomes The Manor DC Restaurant and Lounge in Southern Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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1327 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“FIESTA restaurant on Connecticut ave has closed last month & this Friday became an American bar & lounge called the Manor DC.”

Manor DC’s website says:

“The Manor DC, located in the heart of Dupont Circle brings glitz, glamour and the most talented DJ’s to cozy up with in your very own loft hideaway.

A Restaurant and Lounge by day that transforms to a modern, sleek nightclub by night. The Manor is the newest D.C. spot to enjoy lunch, delicious happy-hour specials and dinner later accompanied by your favorite beats and cocktails created by one of DC’s top Mixologists.”

You can see their menu here.

100 Montaditos opening “in a few weeks” in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

300 Tingey Street, SE
300 Tingey Street, SE

When we learned about Due South, from the owner of Surfside, coming to Navy Yard there was another interesting detail buried at the end of the press release:

“In addition, 100 Montaditos will open in The Boilermaker Shops at The Yards in a few weeks”

Previously we had learned:

“100 Montaditos an exciting environment, tasting Spain’s famed Mahou beer or other typical thirst-quenchers, including red and white wines, claras (beer with lemon-lime soda) sangria (wine punch made with chopped fruit) and tintos de verano (red wine blended with lemon-lime soda).

The restaurant specializes in montaditos, crunchy Spanish rolls baked to order and jam-packed with traditional ingredients as Serrano ham, Spanish tortilla, chorizo sausage and Manchego cheese.

The number of seats is 74 and total load 74.”

I was starting to wonder if they were still coming – good to know the wait is almost over! You can see their menu here.

Etto Now Open at Noon on Weekends offering Brunch and “some great rise and shine cocktails”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1541 14th Street, NW

From an email:

“Etto is finally opening at noon on weekends! Look forward to our new brunch options like house-made yogurt with granola, sandwiches (including a smoked salmon tartine), and a killer bacon and egg pizza (photo below).

We’ll be pulling espresso drinks all day long, and you can take your pick of joining us in our cozy dining room or al fresco on the new heated patio.

We’ll also serve a condensed version of our regular menu, and we’re not straying too far from our roots, so expect some great rise and shine cocktails–think Bloody Marys with…you guessed it! ANCHOVIES.”

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bacon and egg pizza courtesy etto

Nonna’s kitchen (Fine Italian Dining) Opens Above Alphonse Tonight on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1212 U Street, NW

Nonna’s Kitchen (above Alphonse Italian Market & Osteria) website says:

“Nonna’s Kitchen was created to invite our guests to feel like they are stepping right into the rustic kitchen of an Italian Grandmother. The cuisine will represent the different regions of Italy through Chef-inspired tasting menus, complete with wine pairings and suggested classic cocktail selections. The menu will change monthly. Adding to the at-home experience the guest will be able to watch their food be artfully crafted inside Nonna’s kitchen, where they will be encouraged to ask questions and become educated about the ingredients.

Nonna Hours:

Tuesday – Thursday 5:00-10:00
Friday – Saturday 5:00 – 11:00”

I’m told they will be “offering 20% off while until the November 25th”. More details from their full press release:

Nonna’s Kitchen Press Release (PDF)

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Photo via Alphone’s facebook

Renovated Mr. Henry’s (Upstairs) reopens to the public Fridays and Mondays

By Prince Of Petworth

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601 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

From an email:

“Henry’s Upstairs, the very same space where Roberta Flack got her start many moons ago, will be open to the public Mondays and Fridays at 5:00pm starting Friday 11/7/14.

Henry’s Upstairs will offer a distinctly different menu featuring New American Creations and light fare on Friday nights, while our famous 1/2 priced burgers will continue to be offered on Monday nights along with the regular menu. A late night happy hour will be added in the near future and we hope to round out the rest of the week as needs dictate. Live entertainment will return to the space on a nightly basis and it will also be available for private functions.”

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Little Coco’s Liquor License Placard Posted

By Prince Of Petworth

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3907 14th Street, NW

Thanks to all who sent emails – the placard says:

“New restaurant serving Italian cuisine and Artisan pizza. No entertainment, no dancing and no nude performances. Seating inside premises is 99 and the total occupancy load inside is 120. Summer Garden with seating for 64 patrons and Sidewalk Café with seating for 29 patrons.”

You can read more about the plans for the new Italian restaurant from the owners of El Chucho, Bar Charley etc, Little Coco’s, here.

Compass Rose gets new Beverage Director and will be serving late night khachapuris on Friday and Saturday nights until 2:00am!

By Prince Of Petworth

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1346 T Street, NW

From an email:

“Starting this Friday, the 7th of November, Compass Rose will begin serving late night khachapuris on Friday and Saturday nights. Our kitchen normally closes at 11:00 but will stay open until 2:00am for making what has become our signature dish, Georgian khachapuri. The demand for the bread, cheese and egg dish after hours kept coming so we decided to make it happen. The dish that the Washington Post has called, Butter Pizza, will be the only menu item available after 11:00pm for now and only on Fridays and Saturdays. Of course the bar is open until 3:00am on both weekend nights.

Speaking of the bar….. We are excited to announce that Jack Caminos has decided to come on board as our beverage director! Jack is a legend. A consummate barman. Formally of Blackjack and Brixton, Jack will be bartending at Compass Rose four nights a week. His new cocktail program will begin on Wednesday of next week (11/12/14).”

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