Georgetown

1525 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Here’s the best new spot to grab a drink before catching the very very cool Georgetown Glow running till Dec. 20th.

Photo from Georgetown Glow by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering

From a press release:

“The Washington, DC Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) awarded Via Umbria a Class CR license ushering in a new era of good feeling on Wisconsin Avenue. Starting today [Dec. 12th], patrons of Via Umbria will be able to enjoy wine by the glass or bottle while enjoying freshly prepared meals in the downstairs café or the upstairs laboratorio demonstration kitchen.

The Italian market is introducing an afternoon happy hour from 5pm-7pm daily which it has dubbed “spritz o’clock” in recognition of Italians’ favorite cocktail, the spritz. Spritz o’clock will feature wines by the glass and Aperol Spritzes accompanied by fresh baked pizzette, assorted fried delicacies and charcuterie and cheese boards selected daily from the market’s fresh butcher and cheese counters. (more…)

1077 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Whoa this could be awesome – Simit + Smith’s website says:

“Simit is a traditional bread eaten throughout the Balkans and Mediterranean for breakfast and as a snack during the day. Often called a “Turkish Bagel,” Simit are actually softer and lighter on the inside and crunchier on the outside than a bagel.

Enjoying a warm, freshly baked Simit from the Simitçi (street simit vendors) of Istanbul is an unmatched pleasure. We believe the love of healthy, crispy and delicious Simit is deserved to be shared with today’s global citizens, who are looking to touch roots with healthy, natural, locally prepared foods. At our cafés we serve our Simit on their own, with dips, along salads or made into sandwiches.

Each SIMIT + SMITH Simit is hand-rolled by Artisans at our local factory and always freshly baked with no preservatives. We have three varieties: original with sesame, whole wheat with sesame, and multigrain. We also offer a variety of other regional pastries known as poğaça (pronounced po-acha) and treats.”

Check out their menu here.

Opening in 2016 – stay tuned.

2920 M St, NW

For those feeling blue about Native Foods Cafe closing. Thanks to Skip for sending from the 2900 block of M Street, NW. Postmodern Foods website says:

“an organic food & drink company

seasonal, plant-based, wholesome

health-supportive, plant-based foods and drinks, inspired by culinary traditions, influenced by progressive nutrition, and made with the best possible, organic ingredients! mostly raw, gluten-free.

cold-pressed juices, smoothies, salads, savories, desserts.

Thurs – Tues 8AM – 6PM”

1003 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Red Toque’s Shaw location opened at 1701 6th St, NW at R Street back in 2011. I was psyched to see they now have a Georgetown location too – check out their menu here.

They are legit:

1422 Wisconsin Ave, NW

A new French Bakery, Boulangerie Christophe, is coming next door to the former Commander Salamander space now an M & T Bank on Wisconsin. Fingers crossed.

1332 Wisconsin Ave, NW

We first heard about Beard Papa’s Cream Puffs back in February. Their website had a “late summer” (and Spring before that) opening which obviously passed but at least they’re now hiring! Stand by for “unique French choux dough puffs” soon.