Adams Morgan

1819 Columbia Road, NW

From an email:

I wanted to let you know about our new brunch menu at Cashion’s Eat Place (1819 Columbia Road, NW). Some of our favorite dishes, like the pork hash, won’t be going anywhere. Chef Manolatos and his crew have just decided to vamp up our current offerings like an oyster po’ boy and a fresh pastry basket from pastry chef Lauren Bonfiglio. Come see the new additions for the first time this Sunday, October 14th.

Cashion’s Eat Place New Brunch Menu

Omelet with local Green Veg, Onion, Brad’s Goat Curd, Fines Herbes and Tomato Coulis, with Breakfast Potatoes
Sammy’s Scrapple with a Potato/Veg Cake, Scrambled Eggs and White Gravy
Huevos Rancheros
Two Eggs, any style, with Bacon/Sausage/Scrapple, with Breakfast Potatoes
Brad Parker’s Pork Burger with Grilled Red Onion, Cornichon, Gruyere, Dijonaise on Brioche, with Breakfast Potatoes
Horst Family Farms Pork/Chicken Hash with Onions, Cilantro, Scallions, Jalapenos, Potatoes and two Salsas: Tomatillo and Pico De Gallo, served with a Poached Egg
Lauren’s Challah/Brioche French Toast with local Cameo Apples, Butter and Maple Syrup
New Frontier Bison “Grillades and Grits”
Fried Oyster Po’ Boy, dressed, with Tartar Sauce and Old Bay French Fries
Cashion’s Fish n’ Chips, with Tartar Sauce and Cole Slaw
Lauren’s Pastry Basket
Lauren’s Donuts and Sticky Buns, served with Coffee

1654 Columbia Rd, NW

Back in July we learned Shawarma King had closed and would be replaced by Doner Bistro at 1654 Columbia Road, NW. I got a sneak peek yesterday and the place looks very cool:

Check out the chandelier:

If all goes well they should open on Thursday. You can see their menus here.

In addition to Foosball they’ll also be showing German soccer matches (Bundesliga) on tv.

Can anyone guess what these are?

And remember:

This place is gonna be awesome!

2418 18th Street, NW

On Saturday a reader asks:

“What’s up with Shawarma Spot? They were closed at lunch last Sat. and yesterday but no sign on their door. No one answers their phone. Is this temporary or permanent closure?”

I stopped by yesterday and the space was still closed and calls went to voicemail. Shawarma Spot opened at 2418 18th St, NW back in Jan. 2009. The Adams Morgan BID tells me that they are now only open for dinner service.

Back in 2009 it looked like shawarma had a bright future in Adams Morgan as another restaurant – Shawarma King opened around the same time at 1654 Columbia Road, NW. Shawarma King closed this summer and will be replaced by Doner Bistro.

Shawarma Spot originally reduced their hours due to the streetscape project but now that that project is completed, it is not known whether they will add more hours. More info as it becomes available.

1819 Columbia Road, NW

From an email:

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new bar menu at Cashion’s Eat Place. The menu, which consists of a rotating selection of around five items that all clock in under $10, is a special treat for guests who want a scrumptious snack while grabbing a drink with friends or a light appetizer before dinner.

To give all of our guests a chance to try the new selections, each item on the menu will be available for $2 off from 5:30-11 p.m. this Friday, September 21.

Bar Menu:

Horst Farms Pork Burger with Gruyere, Cornichon, Grilled Onions, on a Brioche Roll
$9.00 normally, $7.00 this Friday

Crispy Salt-roasted Potatoes with Garlic Aioli
$5.00 normally, $3.00 this Friday

Menonite Chicken Liver Mousse with Crostini
$4.00 normally, $2.00 this Friday

Marinated Wild Mushrooms with Paprika and Rosemary
$5.00 normally, $3.00 this Friday

Housemade Pork Rinds
$5.00 normally, $3.00 this Friday

Fall Cocktail List:

Pineapple Rum
Blackwell Rum, Pineapple, Clove Syrup

Fernet Julep
Michter’s Bourbon, Honey, Fernet Branca, fresh Mint

Ruby Red Grapefruit Spritz
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Aperol, Prosecco

Attiki (Greek Sidecar)
Metaxa, Cointreu, fresh Lemon, rimmed with Orange Infused Sugar

Pear Rosemary Martini
House Infused Pear Vodka, Drambuie, Rosemary Simple Syrup

Fig Infused Manhattan (Barrel Aged)
House Infused Fig Bulleit Bourbon, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, Bitters

2427 18th Street, NW

From The Black Squirrel:

The Black Squirrel will be serving brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am until 5:00 pm.

Chef Gene Sohn’s whimsical take on brunch includes:
–Homemade bacon, pineapple and mango cinnamon rolls
–PB&J French Toast made with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
–Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict
–Breakfast Poutine
–Fried Chicken & Pancakes

As well as traditional menu items such as omelets, steak & eggs, bagels, smoked salmon, pancakes, and buttermilk biscuits.