Restaurants

More Union Market News – Seafood Market and Cafe, District Fishwife, and new “chef driven” Restaurant Coming Soon

By Prince Of Petworth

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1309 5th Street, NE

Earlier in the week we learned that RIS would be opening a stall in mid-November and it:

“will feature a larder of staples for any chef or home cook: stocks, sauces, soups, prepared foods and baked goods, along with daily offerings of “Ris Bowls” – hot stews, creative salads and nutritious children’s foods.”

The Washington Post also reports that and a new seafood market and cafe called the District Fishwife will be opening in November:

“the District Fishwife, a 440-square-foot seafood market and cafe that will deal in sustainable fish. Lewis is expected to sell locally sourced products — rockfish, blue crabs, oysters — while working with distributors and wholesalers to find sustainably caught tuna, wild salmon and sustainably farmed barramundi. She also wants to push small, oily fish.”

And on top of that a liquor license application was recently posted for a new restaurant:

“A chef driven,, farm to table, full service restaurant serving local, fresh and seasonal inspired food. Total Occupancy Load #199, number of Seats #120, Summer Garden seating- joint use in common area. Including Entertainment Endorsement, Live and Recorded music and jazz.”

Pret a Manger to Replace Cosi on Capitol Hill, Will Open Next Spring

By Prince Of Petworth

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301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE courtesy of Douglas Development

From a press release:

“Douglas Development today announced that Pret A Manger has leased a two-story retail building in Capitol Hill, located at 301 Pennsylvania Avenue in Southeast Washington, DC. Just two blocks from the US Capitol Building, Pret A Manager will move into its new location by spring 2014.

Pret A Manger will occupy 4,300 square feet and offer two floors of indoor dining space, as well as a large outdoor patio. For the past fifteen years, Cosi has occupied this busy downtown corner, next to former Top Chef Contestant Spike Mendelsohn’s two restaurants, Good Stuff Eatery and We The Pizza.

Douglas Development Principal Norman Jemal adds, “Pret A Manger will thrive undoubtedly, given this building’s location and outdoor seating.”

Dear PoPville – What’s Going on with AM Wine Shoppe?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Wonder if you know what is going on with AM Wine Shoppe on 18th and Wyoming? Their inventory of both wines and meats/cheeses has been dwindling in the past few months – I can’t help but think that they are preparing to close. They serve some really good sandwiches, but I’m wondering if the competition from De Vinos, Glens and others has finally got to them? When I asked an employee yesterday he just said they weren’t putting a lot of $ into merch right now since the summer has been quiet.”

A spokeswoman for the Wine Shoppe says this is normal and all is well:

“The Shoppe usually is slim in August since the owner and wine buyer vacation the last two weeks, which coincides with a dip in customer traffic due to August vacations. The Shoppe will be stocking the shelves this week in order to get back to “par.”

Red Rocks Soft Opens on H Street, Grand Opening Sept. 4th – Check Out the Retractable Roof in Action

By Prince Of Petworth

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1348 H Street, NE

Last week we learned Red Rocks would have a grand opening for their new H Street location on Sept. 4th. In June we took a preview tour and had a good idea that the largest restaurant on H Street was gonna be pretty sweet. Absolutely 100% confirmed. Last night they soft opened with a friends and family party – have a look at the finished space and especially the retractable roof:

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2nd floor with retractable roof open

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

District Taco Applies for Liquor License at Recently Opened Capitol Hill Location

By Prince Of Petworth

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656 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

District Taco opened their Capitol Hill location in the former YES! Organic Market space back in May. Soon you’ll be able to get some beer with your tacos. They’ve recently applied for a liquor license and they hope to serve:

Sunday: 11am-9pm, Monday through Friday: 11am-10pm, Saturday: 11am-9pm.

You can see their menu here.

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RIS to Launch Prepared Foods Stall at Union Market in November

By Prince Of Petworth

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1309 5th Street, NE

From a press release:

“Ris Lacoste, Chef/Owner of RIS has signed a lease on a new concept at Union Market, the popular marketplace in northeast DC. RIS at Union Market is slated to open mid-November and will feature a larder of staples for any chef or home cook: stocks, sauces, soups, prepared foods and baked goods, along with daily offerings of “Ris Bowls” – hot stews, creative salads and nutritious children’s foods.

Lacoste will oversee the opening of the vendor space and Allison Cortese, current Dining Room Manager at RIS, the chef’s popular full service restaurant in DC’s West End, will run the market stall. Once open, RIS at Union Market will operate during regular market hours, Wednesday through Sunday.”

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