Restaurants

Upscaling Mount Pleasant Cont. Tonic to be replaced by Goodall’s Bistro

By Prince Of Petworth

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3155 Mt. Pleasant St, NW

Last night we learned of the abrupt closure of Tonic and Last Exit in Mt. Pleasant. It didn’t take long to learn who’ll be taking over the space. I started getting scuttlebutt about a new spot called Goodall’s Bistro but The 42 got the full scoop:

There’s no set menu at this time, but it will be vegetarian and vegan friendly. Here’s a bit more information via an email form the owner:

“Goodall’s Bistro will feature a seasonally rotating menu of the freshest foods from locally sourced organic farms, and free range ranches in the Mid-Atlantic region. We will serve dinner seven days a week from 5-10pm, and brunch on Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 10am-3pm, with the option of expanding our services down the line.”

Still sad to lose Tonic but looking forward to learning more about the new bistro!

HomeMade Pizza Co Closes in Logan

By Prince Of Petworth

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1522 14th Street, NW

Thanks to @MollyGHP for tweeting us the news on Friday:

“any scoop on homemade pizza? Website and 14th street store dark! Called DC stores – no answer. Appears to have gone poof overnight. apparently homemade pizza full bankruptcy, bank selling all #bummer”

HomeMade Pizza opened their Logan location at the corner of 14th and Church St, NW back in Jan. 2010. Their Georgetown location closed back in July 2012. Were there any regulars of the Logan spot?

Work Restarts at ‘The Spot on H’ coming to 13th and H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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13th and H Street, NE

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“I know we had discussed this one in the past, and shortly after the activity on site ceased for months. Well guys are finally back to work, with a new permit that says adding third level with roof deck patio.”

The Spot On H is coming to the former Baitul Khair space at the corner of 13th and H St, NE. Their original liquor license placard said:

“New Restaurant, offering American Cuisine, Entertainment Endorsement to include 2 to 3 piece Jazz Band, Summer Garden with 35 seats. Number of seats inside is 88, with total occupancy load of 126.”

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Best Food in Logan from a Bodega?

By Prince Of Petworth

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14th and Corcoran Street, NW (looking south toward Pearl Dive)

“Dear PoPville,

One of my new favorite places for food on 14th street is actually on the corner of 14/Corcoran. It’s not a restaurant but takeout in the back of a convenience store. But it’s some of the best and most authentic Caribbean food I’ve had in DC. And it’s cheap. So, thought I’d mention it next time you’re down this way. The Ox tail is outstanding.”

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Malgudi’s Closes on P Street, Could Become a Mexican Restaurant or Bistro/Cafe?

By Prince Of Petworth

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1633 P Street, NW

Back in August of 2013 Malgudi’s Indian Restaurant opened up in the former Cafe Luna space in the lower level of 1633 P St, NW. I spoke with a worker at Heritage India (still open upstairs) and he says he heard the space will become a Mexican restaurant.  Another Malgudi’s location remains open in Glover Park.

CityPaper’s Jessica Sidman spoke with the owner and reports:

“Tuli says they are thinking of replacing the short-lived restaurant with a bistro/cafe, but she said she could not provide further details at this time.”

Were there any fans of Malgudi’s P Street location?

Movement at Penn Commons Coming to Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

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700 6th Street, NW

Back in early April we learned the once planned for Townhouse Kitchen and Bar by the Verizon Center would become Penn Commons instead:

“Opening is slated for late summer. The restaurant and bar will be similar to the group’s already successful District Commons restaurant at 2200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.”

Now they’ve applied for a liquor license which says:

“New restaurant serving American food with sidewalk café seating 40 patrons. Total load is 400.”

Wow, didn’t realize it’d be that big inside – looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

Masa 14 adds Sushi to Menu Starting June 1st

By Prince Of Petworth

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1825 14th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval’s lively neighborhood restaurant, Masa 14, located at 1825 14th Street, NW, 20009, is pleased to introduce sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes to its Latin-Asian inspired menu. Under the direction of newly appointed Chef de Cuisine Felipe Milanes, the new sushi options will debut on June 1, and will be available nightly throughout the restaurant in addition to the full la carte menu. Guests can look forward to Kimchee-Miso Soup with tamago, tofu, wakame, and gochujang; Spicy Tuna Nachos with won ton, cotija cheese, and salsa picante; Spicy Tuna Bakuchiku Roll with gobo, avocado, yuzu kosho, and sweet chile; Rainbow Tropico Roll with tuna, hamachi, salmon, avocado and a mango-papaya salsa; Seared Salmon Roll with avocado, crab stick, masago, tamago, and bonito flake; Scorpion Roll with prawn tempura, avocado, sesame-chipotle mayo, eel sauce and tobiko, as well as the Golden Eel Roll with tamago, avocado, cucumber and a maple- miso sauce. Prices range from $5 to $14 each.

Other new additions for summer on Chef Milanes’ a la carte menu include Korean Spiced White Tuna with beet glazed gnocchi, sweet pickled papaya and cotija cheese, Scallop Crudo with crispy prosciutto, sweet potato, black salt and pepper salsa; Salmon and Hamachi Ceviche with mango, orange, and a vincotto glaze; Korean Short Ribs with miso sweet potato purre, herbed pepper salad and sweet glaze; Shrimp Stuffed Salmon with ginger grilled bokchoy, wasabi potato purre and crispy piqo de gallo, as well as Pork Belly al Carbon with avocado purre, yucca al mojo, pickled fresno pepper and crispy parsley. Prices range from $9 to $14. (more…)

Alphonse Italian Market & Osteria Opening in 2-3 Weeks on U Street, An early peek inside

By Prince Of Petworth

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1212 U Street, NW

It’s been a long time since we first heard the scuttlebutt about a new Italian place back in 2012. Alphonse Italian Market and Osteria, from the owners of Russia House and Biergarten Haus, is located at 1212 U Street, NW next to Ulah Bistro by the U Street metro.

I had to do a double take yesterday when I walked by and the front garage door window was open:

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One of the owners gave me a little tour and said they should be open in 2-3 weeks. The downstairs area will open daily at 5am for breakfast then lunch and will transform into a proper restaurant in the evening. The space is still getting finishes touches so it’s a bit hard to envision but there will be lots of counter top/bar seating, booth/table seating in the back.  Unfortunately I wasn’t able to take photos of the upstairs but that will be home to an additional fine dining restaurant space and will host cooking classes from time to time.
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Pizza oven imported from Italy:

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Lots more details as they get closer to opening in a couple of weeks but in the meantime we can appreciate the transformation from the former Twelve12 space:

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New Bar and Casual fine dining restaurant, Orange Anchor, Coming to Georgetown Waterfront in Late Summer

By Prince Of Petworth

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3050 K Street, NW

On the heels of news of Bangkok Joe’s closing comes some potentially great news for the Georgetown Waterfront. Thanks to a reader for sending word:

“Orange Anchor by Reese Gardner opening in former Cabana’s space at Washington Harbour.”

Orange Anchor’s website says:

“Orange Anchor is a nautical inspired, casual fine dining restaurant featuring a scratch kitchen and craft bar. Our menu consists of seasonal small bites, Maryland crabs, a la cart proteins and shared sides, all sourced locally.

The bar program will be highlighted by fresh squeezed orange cocktails and a large selection of rare rums. Customers will enter into a rustic nautical environment where everything tells a story and everyone is treated like a captain.”

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