Restaurants

Bistro Bohem not Reopening until Tuesday but will be “much improved”

By Prince Of Petworth

bistro_bohem
600 Florida Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I walked by Bistro Bohem this morning and the door was open and it sounded like some major work was being done inside. There was a loud saw going and lots of dust coming out of the door. Maybe they’re renovating while vacationing?”

Another reader also took a peek and writes:

“The layout was completely different. Looks like they are moving the bar area from the side wall to the back wall. Thats all I could make out.”

On Monday we we noted Bistro Bohem had closed for vacation but thought it odd the windows were papered over.

Yesterday @BistroBohem tweeted us:

“Reopening a little late, Tues 8/19, but much improved. Lookin forward to some CHANGES round here”

Check out the Menus and a Look inside Brookland Pint Opening Monday

By Prince Of Petworth

IMG_0207
8th and Monroe St, NE

On Tuesday we learned the good news that Brookland Pint would be opening Monday with seating for 118 people indoors and 48 on the patio plus 24 craft beers on tap. You can read the full press release here. For the first few weeks Brookland Pint will open at 5pm but then will be open for brunch, lunch and dinner 7 days a week – have a look at the menus:

Brookland Pint Daily Menu (PDF)

Brookland Pint Burgers (PDF)

Brookland Pint Brunch Menu (PDF)

But the real awesomeness is how sweet the space turned out including another dope mural:

IMG_0208

Tons more photos after the jump. (more…)

$20 Lazy Days Menu is back at Mothership through September – Check it Out

By Prince Of Petworth

lazy_days_mothership
3301 Georgia Avenue, NW

From an email:

“We’ve expanded the menu and duration this year, almost half of our regular menu and going on now through the end of September.”

Lazy Days Tasting Menu
 $20 = 1 choice from each category (no substitutions) 


Starters

Soup of the Day 
ask your server for details


Simple Salad 
Mesclun Greens, Cotija Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette (vegetarian GF)

Kale Caesar! 
with Romaine Hearts, Asiago, House-made Croutons

Warm Salad 
Rainbow Swiss Chard, Roasted Beets, Grape Tomatoes & Shallots with Clipped Herbs & Banyuls Vinaigrette (vegan, GF)

Steamed Buns (pick one) 
Crispy Pork Belly, Green Mango & Papaya 
Seared Tofu, Green Mango & Papaya (vegan)


Mini Oxtail & Bone Marrow Patties 
Spicy Guava Sauce, Cotija Cheese


“Simply Sausage” Merguez & Black Angus Meatballs
Black Garlic Salsa, Roasted Grape Tomatoes


Grilled Chicken Wings
House “Mumbo” Sauce


Entrees
 (more…)

GCDC Launches Weekly Cheese Classes Starting 8/23 and Fall Cheese Share CSA

By Prince Of Petworth

gcdc_grilled_cheese_bar
1730 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Ed. Note: One day I’ll get an updated photo…

From a press release:

“Grilled cheese sandwiches are not the only stars of the show at Washington, DC’s grilled cheese-centric restaurant GCDC. Diners also flock to the bar for its artisanal cheese program helmed by cheesemonger Sophie Slesinger, who moved down from NYC to cultivate the program. Named one of Zagat’s “30 Under 30” rising food professionals during her time at award-winning Saxelby Cheesemongers in the East Village, Slesinger has curated one of the most interesting cheese programs in DC, and is now sharing her expert knowledge with the rest of the city.

GCDC is launching a series of cheese classes this fall, ranging from Cheese 101 basics for novices, to mozzarella-making for hands-on students. Slesinger is kicking off the cheese class series on Saturday, August 23 with an extra special guest, flying in all the way from Mexico City: renowned cheesemaker Carlos Yescas. Classes will then begin in September, with Cheese 101 hosted every Monday, and Mozzarella-Making on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Slesinger is also launching something unique to the city: a CSA for cheese. The DC Cheese Share will allow cheese-lovers to explore farmstead cheeses from near and far on a weekly basis, complete with tasting notes and drink pairing recommendations.

Here are more details below about GCDC’s new cheese classes and cheese share: (more…)

Alphonse Italian Market & Osteria Opens on U Street – Looks Amazing! – Check out the menu

By Prince Of Petworth

14916142325_9db306530f_z
1212 U Street, NW

A little bit later than we anticipated but worth the wait! Also standby for a restaurant upstairs, looks like being called Nona’s Kitchen. This is the spot from the owner of Russia House and Biergarten Haus. Alphonse’s current hours are 6am-11pm with lunch starting at 11am and dinner starting at 4pm.

Mark this as another phenomenal transformation – remember when this was Almaz Ethiopian restaurant back in 2011 before later becoming CB 1212:

IMG_5004-e1313414223725

Have a look inside at the first floor today:

photo 2

photo 3

photo 1

After the jump check out the menu. (more…)

This Week in Scuttlebutt – ‘Urban Noodle Bar’ for Georgia Ave?

By Prince Of Petworth

IMG_0186
2851 Georgia Ave, NW

A reader passes on some interesting scuttlebutt:

“Heard that there’s going to be a new ‘urban noodle bar’ on the southeast corner of georgia and harvard. He mentioned that he was opening it in a couple of months. But then he left before I could get much more info. But I think he said something about a mix of noodles and soul food? I feel he said, something like, oxtail ramen?”

Ed. Note: This is the former home to, very briefly, Zippin Chicken.

And just up the block we look to be getting much closer to a Tipsy Peacock:

IMG_0188
2911 Georgia Ave, NW

Looks Like Rito Loco Back on Track to Open Soon in Shaw – Have a Look at a Rendering

By Prince Of Petworth

photo
606 Florida Ave, NW

More good restaurant news for Shaw/Ledroit Park – thanks to a reader for sending:

“Saw some good progress on the brick and mortar Rito Loco on 6th and Florida today. After a delayed opening (they had initially mentioned a Cinco de Mayo opening), it looks like things are moving!”

For those not familiar you can check out their menu here.

photo

View More Stories