Restaurants

PJ Clarke’s Opening Patio Party Tuesday from 5-8pm with 50 cent Oysters and $4 Port City beers

By Prince Of Petworth

PJ Clarke’s
1600 K Street, NW

From an email:

“P.J. Clarke’s will kick off Spring and open it’s patio Tuesday, April 1 from 5-8pm. Enjoy 50 cent oysters and $4 Port City beers. Every Tuesday starting April 1 throughout Spring and Summer, 50¢ oysters and $4 Port City beers will be available for happy hour from 2:45pm-7pm. The event is free and open to the public. Also, at P.J. Clarke’s, daily raw bar happy hour from 3-6pm, 7 days a week in which the entire raw bar will be half off.”

PJ Clarke’s is located on 16th at K St, NW right by the former Third Church of Christ building now completely gone:

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Photo by PoPville reader katecon

Group that owns Hawk ‘n Dove, Senart’s Oyster House and and The Chesapeake Room Files for Bankruptcy

By Prince Of Petworth

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329 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

Uh oh or hallelujah depending on your perspective… Thanks to all who sent emails. From the Wall Street Journal:

“Baltimore-based Barrack’s Row Entertainment filed for Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Washington D.C., putting eating spots like Hawk ‘n’ Dove, Senart’s Oyster House and The Chesapeake Room into protection with it. Barrack’s Row, which is owned by a group of investors, said it has between $1 million and $10 million in debt.”

The new Hawk n Dove opened in Jan. 2013. Senart’s Oyster House opened at 520 8th St SE on Barracks Row in 2011 and The Chesapeake Room opened at 501 8th Street, SE also on Barracks Row back in 2010. I believe this group also owns Lola’s, Molly Malone’s Pacifico, and The Box Car Tavern.

Locolat becomes Hans Pedr Kaffe and Restaurant in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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1711 Florida Ave, NW

Actually the switch came in November but the new signage just went up yesterday:

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Hans Pedr is named after one of the owner’s nephews who sadly passed away at young age.

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Their facebook page says:

“We feed people. We’re a full service restaurant and cafe. Mornings offer up Hawthorne Fine Breakfast Pastry and Vigilante Coffee. DELISH! Lunch, come in for a panini, salad or great house made soups. Happy Hour on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-7. Dinnertime – Belgian beers, nice wine selection and hearty yummy meals. Thats what we do. When you think you’re done, check out the dessert case. House made chocolates, mousse cakes and an array of pastries make it hard to stop at just dinner. Dessert is a must.”

Lots more info on their website, here.

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Barracks Row Updates: Capital Teas Coming, District Doughnut Buildout Progressing, and Capitol Hill Sporting going out of business

By Prince Of Petworth

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731 8th Street, SE

The former Tabula Rasa space is set to become a Capital Teas tea bar and boutique:

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749 8th Street, SE

Further down the row, Disrtict Doughnut’s buildout is starting to take shape:

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And finally – Capitol Hill Sporting – is having a liquidation sale and going out of business. Back in 2010 there were plans to convert this space into a bar and grill.

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727 8th Street, SE

Judging New Restaurants – Barcelona

By Prince Of Petworth

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1622 14th Street, NW

Barcelona opened up on 14th Street in Oct. 2013 with their sweet sweet patio in Logan Circle. Their website says:

“At the heart of Logan Circle, along 14th Street, is the busiest arts and dining scene in the nation’s capital. Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant, at the heart of it all, between Q and R streets, brings a mix of old and new-world elegance to the rowhouses and Victorians that line this historic neighborhood. Start the evening with a glass of wine at the bar or enjoy tapas in our open dining space or beautiful private room. For those who enjoy dining under the setting sun or a canopy of stars, our expansive and lush courtyard has an outdoor fireplace and offers a glimpse of 14th Street’s vibrant street traffic.”

You can see their Menus here. Any fans? Any must order items?

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Brookland Blowing Up Vol. 36 – Busboys and Poets

By Prince Of Petworth

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Monroe and Michigan Ave, NE

Brookland’s incredible retail/restaurant/residential growth continues this week with confirmation of the long rumored Busboys and Poets coming to 625 Monroe Street, NE. A recent liquor license application says:

“American bistro with full entree menu serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Background music and live entertainment will be provided to include but not limited to poetry reading, occasional showing of films and a pianist. Total # of seats is 236 and the occupancy load is 305. Total # of seats in the summer garden is 58.”

Hours are listed as Sunday through Thursday 7 am – 2 am and Friday through Saturday 7 am – 3 am.

Tons of Progress at Shophouse Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

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710 7th Street, NW

A couple of weeks ago we learned Shophouse was hiring for their Chinatown location in part of the former Ruby Tuesday space. They’ve also now applied for a liquor license that reveals they’ll have an occupancy of 48 and hours will be Sunday through Saturday 11am-10pm. Here’s a peek in the window:

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