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Pie Sisters Shooting for a TV Series in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


Pie Sisters via piesisters.com

Dear PoPville,

From the annals of Not a Surprise: I stopped in to Pie Sisters this evening, and the place was filled with camera equipment. They’re apparently shooting a pilot (or rather, a reel, with which I guess they will try to get a pilot — I don’t know how these things work). Despite my distaste for the concept of opening a business to get a reality tv show, they do make delicious pies. The key lime is amazing, but it’s really the exceptional crust that makes them so good.

Pie Sisters is located in Georgetown at 3421 M St, NW. You can see their menu here.

Does Georgetown have room for two sister owned dessert centric television reality series?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3422 R St, NW:


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The listing says:

“NEWLY RENOVATED SPACIOUS TWO BEDROOM, ONE BATH WITH REMOTE CONTROL FIREPLACE, GRANITE COUNTERS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, PATIO AND PRIVATE ENTRANCE. CLOSE TO UNIVERSITY AND WISCONSIN AVE. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.”

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,700/Mo.

Chef Mike Isabella’s Bandolero Temporarily Taking Over Tackle Box in Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth


3407 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a press release:

While Bandolero is still under construction in Georgetown, Chef Mike Isabella can wait no longer to share his taco-centric, margarita-laden menu with Washingtonians, so he is taking over Tackle Box in Cleveland Park. Jonathan Umbel, owner of Pure Hospitality LLC and both restaurants, is temporarily closing the Cleveland Park Tackle Box location to make room for a preview of the Bandolero experience. A five-course menu will be offered on select evenings April 19 through May 4, and reservations are available exclusively through CityEats On Cinco de Mayo, Bandolero at Tackle Box will be open all day serving food and drinks a la carte.

“Bandolero construction is taking longer than expected, so we are offering the Bandolero experience at another location through Cinco de Mayo,” said Chef/Partner Mike Isabella. “This is another opportunity for our team to test the menu and build anticipation for the official opening in Georgetown later this spring.”

Menu
The five-course tasting menu will feature Mexican dips, tacos, enchiladas, and other dishes with Chef Isabella’s touches, and like all of his menus, dishes may change frequently. Most courses will include a choice of dishes, as well as a vegetarian option. The $65 menu includes tax and gratuity. Head mixologist, Sam Babcock will also offer a cocktail pairing, as well as a la carte beverages like his prickly pear margarita. Walk-ins are welcome to dine and imbibe at the bar.

Reservations are recommended and available through CityEats for seatings beginning at 6pm on the following dates:

Thursday, April 19 – Saturday, April 21
Tuesday, April 24 – Saturday, April 28
Tuesday, May 1 – Friday, May 4

Reservations: www.cityeats.com/bandolero

Cinco de Mayo
On Saturday, May 5 Bandolero at Tackle Box will open from 12pm to 1am to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. All food and beverages will be available a la carte, and reservations are not needed. From 5 to 7pm, guests 21 and over can enjoy samples of the Bandolero signature margarita made with Espolón Blanco, Patrón Citronage, blood orange and lime.

Location
Tackle Box in Cleveland Park
3407 Connecticut Ave. NW

Good Stuff Eatery Opening Another Location in the Crepe Amour Space in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


3291 M Street, NW

A couple days ago we learned that Crepe Amour was closing their 3291 M Street, NW location but still launching a food truck in April. EaterDC found out the new tenant – Spike Mendelsohn’s Good Stuff Eatery. Eater notes that the Wing place upstairs will be included and that they are aiming for a Dec. opening for the Georgetown location. You can see their menu here. Any fans of the Capitol Hill (303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) location?

Crepe Amour Closing in Georgetown Looking for New Location, Launching Food Truck in April

By Prince Of Petworth


3291 M Street, NW

From the Georgetown BID:

“ Crepe Amour is saying goodbye to its current 15 year Georgetown location (3291 M Street) on Saturday, March 31. While scouting for new locations in Georgetown, Crepe Amour will be moving to the Vienna/Tysons Corner area and is excited to launch their highly anticipated food truck & cart concept – Crepe Love – in April 2012.”

More Free Cupcakes at Sprinkles To Mark Their 1 Year Anniversary

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user sciascia

From Sprinkles:

“Sprinkles Cupcakes, the world’s first cupcakes-only bakery, announced today that patrons of the Georgetown location (3015 M Street, NW) will receive one free cupcake per person on Thursday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to celebrate the bakery’s one year anniversary.”

Georgetown Falafel & Koshary Coming to Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Georgetown Falafel & Koshary is coming to 3205 Prospect Street, NW in the former Prince Cafe space just west of Wisconsin. While, I love falafel, I wasn’t familiar with koshary – Saveur magazine has a recipe and defines it as:

“The ultimate Egyptian street food, this rib-sticking dish consists of two pastas, two pulses, fried onions for a crunchy contrast, and a spiced tomato sauce that ties it all together.”

Anyone ever taste koshary before? I can’t wait to have a taste!

Free Cupcake Alert: Sprinkles in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

From an email:

“Sprinkles Cupcakes is celebrating its new extended hours by giving away one free cupcake per person on March 15 and 16 from 8 pm – 9 pm. Starting March 15, Washingtonians will be able to enjoy Sprinkles cupcakes an extra hour each night (new hours will be Monday-Saturday 9-9, Sunday 10-8).”

Sprinkles is located in Georgetown at 3015 M Street, NW.

Macaron Bee Coming to Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Macaron Bee is coming to a cool old house in Georgetown at 1669 Wisconsin Ave, NW. While their Website is still mostly under construction – it does have a definition of a Macaron:

A macaron is a sweet confectionery made with egg whites, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond powder or ground almond, and food coloring. The macaron is commonly filled with buttercream or jam filling sandwiched between two cookies. Its name is derived from an Italian word “maccarone” or “maccherone”. This word is itself derived from ammaccare, meaning crush or beat, used here in reference to the almond paste which is the principal ingredient. It is meringue-based: made from a mixture of egg whites, almond flour.

The confectionery is characterised by its smooth, domed top, ruffled circumference (referred to as the “foot”), and flat base. It is mildly moist and easily melts in the mouth.

Macarons can be found in a wide variety of flavors that range from the traditional (raspberry, chocolate) to the new (truffle, green matcha tea). The fillings can range from jams, ganache, or buttercream. Since the English word macaroon can also refer to the coconut macaroon, many have adopted the French spelling of macaron to distinguish the two items in the English language. However, this has caused confusion over the correct spelling of the cookie/biscuit. Some recipes exclude the use of macaroon to refer to this French confection while others think that they are synonymous.

Stay tuned for spring:

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