Restaurants

End of an Era (soon) Vol. 76 – La Fourchette (since 1978) For Sale in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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2429 18th Street, NW

From the Real Estate section 2429 18th St, NW is the home of La Fourchette:

“Bar/Restaurant Owners MUST see. Located in heart of Adams Morgan. 2,588 sqf turn key rest/bar with liq license, outdoor patio seating, 20 ft ceilings, exposed brk, dry bmnt for strge and off. Building includes additional 1,680 sqf two floor 3br, 2bath apartment in pristine condition. with sep entrance. Total bldg sqf = 4,268. New streetscape. Over $500M in develop udrway with new hotel and condos.”

You can see more photos here.

It’s listed at $2,900,000.

La Fourchette’s website says:

“Located in the trendy district of Adams Morgan, the longest standing Cafe Restaurant La Fourchette offers its guest an opportunity to experience fine French Cuisine. Since 1978 Chef Pierre Chauvet and hostess Jacqueline Chauvet have been serving guest the authentic taste of France in the heart of Adams Morgan.

La Fourchette opened its doors, after the midst of controversy of riots in Adams Morgan. The first restaurant come back during those hard times, and still we stand 34 years later. Owner and Chef Pierre Chauvet and his wife Jacqueline made the move from La Rochelle, France to build what is the best French Restaurant in Adams Morgan.”

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the Diner reopens in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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2453 18th Street, NW

From the Diner’s facebook page:

“HAPPY LABOR DAY EVERYONE! The Diner is officially back up and running! We’ve missed you so come see us and our new shiny space! There’s some new menu items mixed in with some old favorites. Come check us out!”

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Photo via Diner DC

Parlay coming to former Malaysia Kopitiam space on M Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1827 M Street, NW

@jenn_clark tweets us:

“@PoPville have you seen this in the old  Malaysian Kopitiam spot on M st? Clues on what Parlay will be?”

A couple weeks ago I heard some scuttlebutt that someone affiliated with Panache restaurant located on DeSales near the Mayflower Hotel was taking over the space. Updates when more info is known? What do you guys think Parlay could be – Belgian?

Johnny Pistolas Taqueria coming to former Carriage House space this Friday in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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2333 18th Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending. I didn’t even know Carriage House has closed! But this has the potential to be a very nice replacement – Johnny Pistolas’ website says:

“Johnny Pistolas is a Mexican Taqueria Bar serving up delicous LA Style Tacos, Signature Craft Cocktails in a fun and inviting atmosphere.”

Check out their menus here.

They will be opening this Friday at 5pm!

Ed. Note: Good timing on our Friday Question of the Day about DC’s best tacos.

Brunch Back at Chez Billy starting this Sunday – A Look at the new Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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3815 Georgia Ave, NW

From a press release:

“”Chez Billy, the neighborhood French bistro in the heart of Petworth, will begin serving its democratically-designed brunch on Sunday, September 7. Brunch will be served every Sunday from 11am-3pm.

Created by Executive Chef Brendan L’Etoile–and based upon a poll Chez Billy ran in concert with PoPville earlier this summer–the menu highlights traditional French fare, classic brunch items, and vegetarian options. Dishes like Brioche French toast with apple rum-raisin & pecan syrup, croque madame, sweet potato hash, made with piquillo peppers, caramelized onions, smoked paprika, poached eggs and hollandaise and Chez Billy’s famous Royale With Cheese 6oz burger will be available for brunch.

“We love our neighbors in Petworth and wanted to give them a great, no-fuss brunch with amazing food, “ says General Manager, Justin Marshall. “We asked our guests—and then the neighborhood at large via PoPville–to tell us what they wanted, and we received input from hundreds of neighbors. We took the feedback we received very seriously and think everyone will be pleased with what we’ve come up with.”

In addition to the food menu, Chez Billy will offer $15 bottomless mimosas, Petworth’s own Qualia coffee, house-made sodas and of course, an extensive wine menu.

Reservations can be made by calling 202.506.2080.”

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

Subway Sandwich Shop Coming to Mt. Pleasant?

By Prince Of Petworth

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Former Suns Discount Store, 3174 Mount Pleasant Street, NW at corner to the left of Bestworld

Thanks to all who sent world last week via the Mt. Pleasant listserv:

“It seems that *Subway (sandwich chain)* may be coming to Mount Pleasant. It would be at 3174 Mount Pleasant Street in the old toy store (white brick facade) adjacent to the Best World. This space borders Kilbourne St. and has been vacant for the past two years. The franchise owners are going through the permitting process now.”

Ed. Note: We spoke about Botanica Boricua coming to former Lamont Video Store at 3171 Mt. Pleasant St, NW here.

Fried Chicken Pop Up Coming to Georgia Ave?

By Prince Of Petworth

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3214 Georgia Ave, NW (just north of Kenyon)

This week in scuttlebutt I hear that a fried chicken pop up (from chef/folks many have heard of) is coming to that vacant space set to eventually be developed at Georgia Ave, NW. I guess while they are waiting for plans/logistics to fall into place a pop up restaurant featuring fried chicken could take over the space for a while. Updates when/if more info is know.

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