Forest Hills

Malabar “modern Indian fare” opened in the Rosedale space in Van Ness/Forest Hills

By Prince Of Petworth


4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Back in December we learned Malabar was coming to the relatively new Rosedale space on Connecticut Ave across the street from Bread Furst. They’ve now opened.

“Our Vision

To bridge cultures through the universal language of cuisine using traditional techniques, quality ingredients, and uncharted fusions.

James Beard award winning chef, Vikram Sunderam, and his Rasika chefs have designed the menu, with a focus on freshly ground spices and seasonal ingredients at its core, and which can be paired with curated wines, craft cocktails, and beers.” (more…)

“A key street along the southwest edge of Rock Creek Park is one step closer to a safer future for everyone who uses it.”

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via DDOT

From the National Park Service:

“The National Park Service has approved an environmental assessment prepared by the District Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to rebuild 1.5 miles of Broad Branch Road NW between Linnean Avenue NW and Beach Drive NW. The project will: (more…)

That was fast. Rosedale (closing mid-December), to be replaced by Malabar (“modern Indian fare”) in mid-January 2026

By Prince Of Petworth


4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group announces the mid-December closing of the year-old restaurant, Rosedale, to be replaced by Malabar in mid-January 2026. Located at 4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20008, in the Forest Hills neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of the nation’s capital, the incoming restaurant, Malabar, will bring modern Indian fare, with a culinary team led by Group Executive Chef Vikram Sunderam. The restaurant is named after the Malabar Coast, which is the southwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. For the transformation, the restaurant will undergo a décor refresh with the installation of striking new artwork in the 100-seat dining room. The patio, which seats 30 guests for outdoor dining, weather permitting, will have a more tropical vibe as summer 2026 returns warmer weather to the nation’s capital. Malabar will serve dinner and Sunday brunch and is within easy walking distance of the Van Ness UDC Metro station. (more…)

First Look Inside Ashok Bajaj’s, Rosedale, Opening Tomorrow in Van Ness!! (Thurs.)

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photo by Greg Powers

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, is pleased to announce the October 24, 2024 unveiling of his new restaurant, Rosedale, located at 4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20008, in the Forest Hills neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of the nation’s capital. Named for an important estate in Cleveland Park’s historic district, this new American concept will be a welcome addition to Northwest, Washington, D.C. Bajaj tapped James Beard Foundation’s award-nominated restaurant designer Martin Vahtra of Projects Design Associates of New York to design Rosedale. Rosedale opens with seating for 100 guests indoors with a patio seating 30 guests for outdoor dining, weather permitting. The restaurant will serve dinner and Sunday brunch and is within easy walking distance of the Van Ness UDC Metro station. (more…)

“Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj Announces The Spring 2024 Opening of Rosedale” in the former Soapstone/Uptown Market space

By Prince Of Petworth


Renderings by Martin Vahtra of Projects Design Associates

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, is pleased to announce the spring 2024 unveiling of his new restaurant, Rosedale, located at 4465 Connecticut Avenue in the Forest Hills neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of the nation’s capital. Named for an important estate in Cleveland Park’s historic district, this new American concept will be a welcome addition to Northwest Washington, D.C. Bajaj has tapped James Beard Foundation’s award-nominated restaurant designer Martin Vahtra of Projects Design Associates of New York to design Rosedale. Rosedale will have 100 seats indoors and a patio with 30 seats for outdoor dining, weather permitting, serving dinner and Sunday brunch. The restaurant is within easy walking distance of the Van Ness UDC Metro station. (more…)

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