Restaurants

After Peacock Room Opens in Georgetown – A Look at the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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2622 P Street, NW

A couple of weeks ago a reader asked about who was going into the former consignment store space at 27th and P St, NW. At that time we learned it would be a new cafe focusing on tea, coffee and pastries. Their website says:

“AFTER PEACOCK ROOM is a fine dining cafe located in Georgetown, Washington DC. We provide excellent coffees and teas with fine pastries and savory light meals.

The design is a modern interpretation of Peacock Room: Harmony of Blue and Gold, created by James McNeal Whistler in 1877.

We hope to be a shelter where you can come to escape the hectic outside world for a little while.

We are open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-7pm.”

Check out the menu: after-peacock-room-menu (PDF)

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Filipino Popup Dinner in DC April 6th

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Columbia Height’s Filipino restaurant is aiming for a May/June opening on 11th Street.

From an email:

“Yana through her project Salo is creating Filipino popup meal a week in a every US state over 50 weeks. She is on a gastronomical diplomatic tour to introduce the US to filipino food and culture. You eat on banana leaves with your hand. It’s an epic project. Salo is coming to DC on April 6th [620 G Street, SE]. Part of the proceeds will be going to the Tsunami relief fund for the Philippines. I believe folks for the Filipino embassy will be at this one in DC. You can check out the menu and book seats here.

The Menu
First Course
Gising gising
Ground pork and Green beans in Coconut milk

Second Course
Chicken Halang-halang
Chicken stewed in thai Chilies and Coconut cream

Pata Tim
Slowly braised pork leg

Agos-os
Sweet Potato rolled in Pork slices

Third Course
Bibingka
Rice cake with coconut”

Hank’s Oyster Bar Dupont Now Open for Lunch

By Prince Of Petworth

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1624 Q Street, NW

From a press release:

“Chef/Owner Jamie Leeds is pleased to announce that Hank’s Oyster & Lounge in Dupont Circle will now be extending its popular menu of New England beach fare to include daily lunch service Monday through Friday (Hank’s_Lunch_Menu). Located just off Dupont Circle at 1624 Q Street, NW, Hank’s will offer fresh lunchtime dishes that are sumptuous, yet easy on the wallet as every menu item will be priced under $18 (with the exception of the Lobster Roll at $25). Daily lunch at Hank’s debuts Tuesday, April 1, 2014 and will be available from 11:30 AM until 3 PM.

Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge will offer an enticing variety of small plates that are perfect for sharing or grabbing a quick bite during a short lunch break. Small plate offerings include Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari; Lobster Bisque; Fried Oysters, Hog Island Style BBQ Oysters, and Caesar Salad with an option to add Shrimp or Anchovies. A selection of larger plate entrees will also be available such as one Chef Leeds’ signature dishes, the Lobster Roll with Old Bay fries. Other menu highlights include the Fish & Chips; choice of Oyster or Shrimp Po’ Boy with cayenne remoulade and Old Bay Fries; Crabcake Sandwich with tangy Coleslaw; and the Hank’s Burger, an 8oz beef patty served on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, red onion with Old Bay fries. Prices for small plates range from $8 to $15 and large plates range from $13 to $25. (more…)

In Other Patio Opening News – Vinoteca’s also Opens with new Spring Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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1940 11th Street, NW

And since we’re finally getting good weather – from a press release:

“One of U Street’s favorite outdoor gathering spots, Vinoteca has just opened its lively front patio and charming backyard Plaza Bar for Washingtonians looking to enjoy the beautiful coming spring weather. Al fresco diners can enjoy an expanded new Grill Menu of housemade hot dogs, burgers and other grilled snacks, sip new spring cocktails, play a round of bocce or enjoy a brunch in the sun at Vinoteca.

NEW SPRING GRILL MENU

Equipped with a full outdoor grill, Chef Lonnie Zoeller has amped up his grill offerings with an expanded menu of housemade hot dogs and burgers just for the spring season. Chef Zoeller began making his own housemade hot dogs last year, and has added several new varieties including the Who Dat Doggy, a boudin pork dog with grilled red onions and remoulade, and the Barbie Dog, chicken dog with BBQ, cheddar and apple. These join the classic Plaza Dog topped with ketchup/mustard/relish, the Frankfurter topped with homemade sauerkraut and caraway mustard, anda spiced-up veggie dog. All dogs are $7, and $6 at happy hour.

Burger lovers now have three juicy, grilled-to-order choices: the O.G. Bocce, a local beef burger topped with basil aioli, fresh mozzarella, grilled red onions, lettuce and tomato; the Holy Mother of Pork topped with fig & bacon jam, gruyere and frisee; and for veggie lovers, the Ciao Fungo, a portobella mushroom burger topped with roasted red pepper, feta and arugula. The O.G. Bocce and Holy Mother of Pork burgers are $9 ($8 at happy hour), and the Ciao Fungo is $7 ($6 at happy hour).

Other simple yet flavorful snacks coming off the grill include Beef Skewers with chimichurri, onions and queso fresco, Chicken Skewers with honey, lime, garlic and cashews, and Grilled Cauliflower with Asiago cheese and chives.

SPRING COCKTAILS (more…)

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