Restaurants

Looking for an Early Valentine’s Day Dinner? Check out the Roof Terrace Restaurant at The Kennedy Center 5-8pm Option

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

From an email:

“WHAT: Roof Terrace Restaurant, located atop the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts offers a special prix-fixe, three-course dinner this Valentine’s Day. Executive Chef Joe Gurner has invigorated the restaurant’s classic bistro fare with a selection of decadent dishes like fall panzanella salad with duck confit, forest mushrooms, rosemary pesto and braised beef short rib with kabocha squash puree, Brussels sprouts and shiraz glaze. To accompany Chef Gurner’s savory delights, Pastry Chef Kendra Stephens has created a medley of indulgent confections, including a praline mascarpone mousse cake with chocolate caramel and a warm citrus brioche pudding with cherry caramel reduction. Roof Terrace’s floor to ceiling windows provide a stunning skyline view that tops off a romantic evening for two.

WHEN: Friday, February 14
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Roof Terrace Restaurant
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW

COST: $50 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity

CONTACT: 202- 416-8555; www.roofterracerestaurant.com or www.opentable.com

Valentine’s Day 2014 Menu after the jump. (more…)

Mum Mum Restaurant Closing after Tonight’s Service in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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1836 18th Street, NW

Earlier in the weeks some folks tweeted they heard Mum Mum would be closing on 18th Street.

This morning a reader emails:

“Just a heads up, Mum Mum (formerly Zabb) in Adams Morgan is allegedly closing this evening. I had dinner there last weekend and one of my regular servers broke the news to our table. The server said that Friday (tonight) will be their last night open.”

I called the restaurant and they have confirmed tonight is their last service.

Back in June 2013 Mum Mum opened up in the Zabb Modern Asian space which had previously opened in the summer of 2011 in the former Straits of Malaya space across the street from Lauriol Plaza.

Updates when we learn who will take over the space.

Brookland’s Finest Still Opening this Winter (take a peek inside) and a Combo Bike/Coffee Shop also Coming to Brookland?

By Prince Of Petworth

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12th and Jackson Street, NE

Exciting times continue for Brookland. Like many others I had gotten exhausted following all the mishigas going on with Brookland’s Finest liquor license so I’m super psyched to report that co-owner Tony T tells me they are back on track for a “winter opening”. And I took a peek inside and you can see the huge progress that is now taking shape:

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And in other potentially exciting Brookland news – Eater DC reports:

“Filter coffeehouse owner Rasheed Jabr tells Eater that the company is mulling a new location in the Northeast neighborhood. The location would be a partnership with the Bike Rack to create a combination bike shop/coffee shop.”

They say the space would be located under the B of the huge Brookland sign in Monroe Street Market. Filter currently has locations in Dupont and Foggy Bottom, and Bike Rack is located in Logan Circle. Updates on the Brookland space when/if they get closer to opening this summer.

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New Japanese Restaurant, Umaya, Coming to Downtown from Owners of Cafe Asia

By Prince Of Petworth

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733 10th St, NW

Ed. Note: 733 10th St, NW was originally planned to be a pizzeria.

From a press release:

“Jamestown, a leading national real estate acquisition and management firm, announced today that the Japanese eatery Umaya has signed a ten-year lease to occupy the restaurant space at its Class A mixed-use commercial building at 733 10th Street, NW. Located in the heart of downtown’s East End, the new energetic restaurant concept will move into the 3,946-square-foot, street-level space by early February with a slated grand opening set for July 4, 2014. Umaya is from the owners of the popular DC venue Café Asia.

Umaya is a contemporary Japanese izakaya restaurant that promises to delight diners with a unique menu and lively ambiance. From the freshest sushi and maki rolls, to trendy Japanese street food favorites such as ramen, ishiyaki (hot stone) grilled skewers, andizakaya style small plates, to traditional Japanese fine-dining cuisine; Umaya’s offerings plan to marvel any palate. Patrons can sip on a handcrafted cocktail by one of the talented mixologists, or explore the sophisticated sake and wine list to compliment their meal. The exotic décor and live DJs spinning soothing house music will complete the experience. From furnishings to fare, Umaya will envelope visitors into its enchanting sanctuary.

Umaya’s restaurant group enlisted Grupo 7 Architecture + Interiors to assist in the new restaurant’s design and build-out. Co-brokers Nick Page with Streetsense Retail Advisors and Adam Schindler with Serten Retail advisors represented Umaya in the deal.”

Another Quiznos Bites the Dust

By Prince Of Petworth

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13th and L Street, NW photo by Bob McCall

Thanks to Bob and Michael for sending word and photos. I think this is at least the 6th or 7th Quiznos to close in DC.

Always fun to learn who takes over the space:

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The Coupe Ending 24 Hour Service Feb. 11th, Bar to Focus on Wines in April

By Prince Of Petworth

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3415 11th Street, NW

Yesterday I sat down with Maxwell the new General Manager of The Coupe. He was was previously the General Manager of Pizzeria Paradiso in Dupont Circle and officially took over The Coupe at the end of December. Scoring a Presidential visit was a great way to start and there are many more plans for the future. To start – The Coupe will be ending 24 hour service starting Feb. 11th. At that time they will open daily at 6am and from Sunday-Thursday will be open until midnight and on Friday and Saturday will be open until 1am.

Maxwell explains some of the other planned changes as making The Coupe “more specific”. He describes it as taking things out not adding things in. For example the bar tried to cover, craft beers, cocktails and wines. Soon the bar will convert to focusing on wines. They looked at 11th Street and thought that of those three elements (cocktails, beer and wine) the strip would most benefit from an improved wine program. Of course there will still be beer options though the emphasis will soon be on Belgian saison style (though a few “everyday beers” will still be available.) The cocktails will be limited to martinis and champagne based ones. But the real star will be the wine. Maxwell hopes to complete the focus around April.

The menu will also evolve a bit to be a more of “cafe style” rather than “diner style”. Expect to see those changes completed in April as well.

Update:

“The Coupe will continue to serve a full bar with all the standards to our customers after the transition to an expanded wine program. If you love a quality Kentucky Bourbon on the rocks or a rum a diet we will still have you covered! However, we will be focusing on martinis and champagne based cocktails to give our cocktail program focus. ”

Hours of Operation Change
“The Coupe management has decided to move away from the 24 hour cycle for one very basic reason, after a year and half the sales are not there to support our large scale operation late night. We labored over this decision for quite some time and feel it is in the best interest for our company and our customers. We will still be open from early morning to late night to provide each and every guests a wonderful experience.” – Maxwell

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