Restaurants

Old School Awning and Signage Up for Alphonse Italian Market & Osteria on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1212 U Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending: “I think it looks pretty awesome.” I agree – very cool!

A few weeks ago we noted that Alphonse Italian Market & Osteria had applied for a liquor license at 1212 U St, NW:

“Restaurant serving prepared food with a market component. Seating capacity 101 and total occupancy load of 171.”

Ed. Note: While alcohol service will be Sunday through Thursday 11 am – 2 am and Friday & Saturday 11 am – 3 am – the application lists hours of operation as 24 hours.

Barcelona Wine Bar Opens this Week on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1622 14th Street, NW

A few weeks ago we noted that the Barcelona Restaurant and Wine Bar coming to the former BodySmith Gym space next to Miss Pixie’s was looking awesome. And now it’s ready to open. The place looks incredible. I stopped by yesterday while staff was being trained and was told they would quietly open up one day this week.

They’ve added an incredible new outdoor dining area:

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Pizza Coming Back to 634 Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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Back in May we learned that Italy Pizza had closed at 634 Florida Ave, NW just east of 7th St/Georgia and near the Howard Theatre. Some may have noticed the front was painted – I finally was able to talk to some workers at the space and they tell me it will become pizza again in a few weeks. Not sure of the name or who exactly the owners will be but I’ll be sure to update with more info including the menu when they open. I hope the pizza is as good as the slices used to be at Italy Pizza. Stay tuned.

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Newton’s Noodles Still Not Open Downtown, Hoping for Early this Week pending DCRA Approval

By Prince Of Petworth

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1129 20th Street, NW

Sticky note attached to front door:

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Though originally aiming for a July opening, the wait continues for Newton’s Noodles to open Downtown. On Sept. 27th they write on their facebook page:

“We apologize for any confusion and the delay. We are doing everything we can to get DCRA to give us the green light. We hope it will be by early next week. We will keep you posted. Thank you for your patience.”

You can see their menu here.

New Red Hen/DC Brau Collaboration Beer Coming Tomorrow

By Prince Of Petworth

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1st and Seaton Pl, NW

From an email:

“I wanted to send over the details of Sebastian Zutant’s second collaboration beer with DC Brau that’s launching Tuesday, October 1st. Sebastian is the co-owner/beverage director at The Red Hen.

This one is called the Dorcia and they’re brewing it by aging the Penn Quarter Porter on the lees of RdV’s Rendezvous blend in a Bordeaux barrel from Linden. It’s then removed and filtered. The result is a red wine driven, robust porter with a strong chocolate finish. It’s smoky, complex and great for fall.

They’ve made eight kegs and will be serving it for $9 a pint.”

Right Proper Brewing Company Looking Awesome, Opening This Fall in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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624 T Street, NW

I was psyched to see coming soon signage posted for Right Proper Brewing Company:

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Back in June we noted Right Proper had applied for a liquor license.  We also noted they were begining to build out their front windows with copper edges.  Now you can see the space is really looking amazing.  It’s located right next to the Howard Theatre east of 7th Street.  Their website says they should open this Fall.  Stay tuned.

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Here’s a picture of 624 T Street, NW from 2007:

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Teddy & The Bully Bar Launches Sunday Brunch Sept. 29

By Prince Of Petworth

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1200 19th Street, NW

Lots of new brunches options launching this weekend. Next up – Teddy & The Bully Bar:

“Teddy & The Bully Bar will be launching their Sunday brunch on September 29, 2013. Offered every Sunday from 10:30am-3:30pm, Teddy & The Bully Bar will feature a Build-Your-Own Customized Pancake station, Omelet station, and DC’s only Build-Your-Own Bagel station featuring lox and the season’s best smoked cream cheese capers and various other fixings. Guests will have the option of a $40 all you can eat brunch or ordering from the a la carte menu.

Teddy & The Bully Bar will also be offering exciting brunch cocktail options including Bottomless Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s included in the $40 all you can eat brunch. Other signature brunch cocktails include (more…)

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