Georgetown

Poutine Party at Rhino bar on Friday, June 29th from 7-10pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Feb. 2012 we learned that the Eat Wonky truck would cease operations. Fear not poutine lovers – you’re in luck:

Unpretentious Foodies Rejoice! Experience the best cheese, fry, and gravy goodness of your life! Our Poutine Party with open bar will burst onto the scene at Rhino in Georgetown [3295 M Street NW] on Thursday, June 7th Friday, June 29th from 7-10pm.

Poutine is the delectable combination of natural cut fries, white cheddar squeaky cheese
and brown gravy. It is a deliciously indulgent dish that originated in Quebec in the late
1950s and is prominent across Canada.

The Poutine Party combines all that delectable French fried goodness with a magnificent open bar featuring local brews from Chocolate City, as well as Miller Lite, Coors Lite, Sam Adams, Sam Adams Seasonal, Yuengling. Corona. Liquor includes Cuervo, Barcardi, Smirnoff, and more!

Get your tickets at www.eventstir.org/events/poutine for only $25.

Noodles and Company Hoping to Open Another Location at 1815 Wisconsin Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


1815 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Looks like another Noodles and Company is planning on opening at 1815 Wisconsin Ave, NW where the former Einstein Bagels was located before the massive renovation/new construction started. In Dec. 2011 Noodles and Company opened their first DC location in Woodley Park in the old Sake Club space at 2635 Connecticut Ave, NW. The Woodley Park location took 8 months to open from when the zoning process first started there. So, at the earliest, we’re probably looking at a winter opening for the Wisconsin Ave location.

Dear PoPville – Can We Drink Alcohol at the Georgetown Waterfront Park?

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

I wondered if you/your readers know if one can drink alcohol in the Georgetown Waterfront Park? It’s such a nice green space/area to watch the boats that a bottle of vino would go nicely with a picnic and the view!

The Georgetown Waterfront Park is part of the National Park Service and therefore I don’t think you can legally drink alcohol there. You can find all the regulations for the park here.

Former Commander Salamander Space Becoming an M & T Bank in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Commander Salamander was located at 1420 Wisconsin Ave, NW and closed after a legnthy going out of business sale in 2010. Looks like an M & T Bank is taking over the space.

From an old Lonely Planet write up:

“This rock-and-roll store sells urban clothes and gear to give you that edgy look of the streets – if that’s what you’re after. Look for Blac Label shirts and jackets, chrome-plated belts, roaring tiger trucker hats, candy-colored Nike hi-tops and oversized Flüd watches.”

Quite a contrast…

Farmers, Fishers & Bakers Coming to Georgetown Waterfront

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

One year and one day after the devastating floods that destroyed Farmers & Fishers restaurant in Georgetown’s Washington Harbour, the plan has been announced to reopen an entirely new Farmers restaurant concept in the same spot, by November 2012. Farmers Restaurant Group (FRG) is prepared to start construction as early as next week, as Architecture and Design for the new concept have been completed, and the group is ready to start hiring upper management positions.

“We are thrilled that our lease has been finalized and that we are moving full steam ahead with our new Farmers concept,” said Dan Simons, concept developer and managing partner of Founding Farmers and FRG. “So many people have told us that they really missed Farmers & Fishers, so we’re confident that Farmers, Fishers & Bakers will bring them back to see what’s new, and to experience the best American-focused dining in Washington Harbour.”

Full press release in PDF below:

Farmers_and_Fishers

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2728 O St, NW:


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The listing says:

“Walk to everything Georgetown has to offer! Extremely charming and quaint small rowhouse on a very quiet street in the heart of East Village! 3 finished levels, great street presence, private brick porch and patio in the back. Master BR and den (study, nursery or sitting room) on upper level, guest room on LL.”

This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $3,200/Mo.

Cappella Georgetown Hotel Coming to 1050 31 St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

According to a liquor license application the Cappella Georgetown Hotel coming to 1050 31 St, NW will be:

“New Hotel. Full-service luxury hotel with fine dining, steak and seafood restaurant and bar with wine cellar. Entertainment to include live music by trio, pianist, or light combo group. Occupancy load is 49 rooms. Summer Garden with 24 seats and Rooftop Summer Garden with 78 seats.”

Apparently this used to be home to the Leonard M. Ring Law Center:

Stachowski Market and Deli Soft Opening in Georgetown in 2 Weeks

By Prince Of Petworth


28th and P St, NW

The old Griffin Market located at the corner of 28th and P St, NW in Georgetown is almost ready to convert to the Stachowski Market and Deli. I stopped in last weekend and was told the soft opening should happen in the next couple of weeks. For those not familiar with Mr. Stachowski:

Methods of preserving meats by curing and smoking, sausage making, and other crafts of butchering are common in many Eastern European cultures and Jamie Stachowski’s family is no exception. A native of Buffalo, Stachowski draws on a rich tradition in practicing this craft, also known as charcuterie.

Stachowski began his career as a chef, having apprenticed with some of the best European chefs in his youth, acquiring a classic training in techniques and flavor profiles. Since 1984, he has made his home in Washington D.C. where he has built a reputation as an inventive but classically grounded chef. Critics enjoyed his ‘brashly idiosyncratic’ ‘poetry on a plate.’

In the early 2000’s, he owned and operated Restaurant Kolumbia where he first garnered attention for ‘The Butcher Board,’ an array of handcrafted galantines, pates, cured fresh, and smoked sausages served on a butcher block. The invention, style, classicism, and deliciousness of his cooking style found equal expression in his charcuterie.

From that time, Stachowski has developed a charcuterie business patronized by chefs, wine shops, specialty groceries and now featured in several local farmer’s markets. You will love it as soon as you taste it!

You can see his products here. The new market in Georgetown will feature a full deli and charcuterie.

I can’t wait to try the sandwiches. Stay tuned.

It Was “This Big” – I Swear!

By Prince Of Petworth

And they have the photos to prove it. Thanks to Kenny Fletcher for sending. He writes:

Thought you might like to see what lurks beneath the waters of the Potomac in D.C.

I was fishing Saturday afternoon with my friend, Campbell Moore, off the shore in Georgetown using chicken gizzards for bait (bought at the Petworth Safeway). My friend hooked this giant catfish, and a 25-minute back and forth battle ensued. It was pretty tense, as we knew that the line could snap at any minute. We ended up with quite an audience, as several canoes, kayakers and paddle boarders stopped to watch the fight. When the fish finally tired out and allowed itself to be pulled near the riverbank, I waded out, stuck my hands its mouth and hoisted it up onto the shore.

We took a few pictures of the fish before releasing it back into the river, and it swam off as if nothing had happened (large catfish from the Potomac are not safe to eat because of accumulated pollutants). We estimated it measured close to 3.5 feet and weighed 30-35 pounds. For scale, my friend is about 6’1″. And they can get much bigger than this… A guy caught an 80-pound catfish in the Potomac in Prince George’s County in February. Anyway, just a reminder that we share the city with some surprising creatures. While we were fishing, and with the Key Bridge as a backdrop, we also saw a bald eagle grab a large fish and fly off toward the trees on the Virginia side.

Awesome! Kenny mentions that there was a guy taking video of the fight in a nearby canoe – if you happen to be or know the person that took the video please send me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail so Kenny and Campbell can see the video.

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