Georgetown

Wanna Open a New Bar/Restaurant in Georgetown? The BID will Help You

By Prince Of Petworth

5651826296_1c3df7e588_z
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC

From a press release:

“The Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) welcomes the announcement earlier today that the D.C. Government’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) will begin accepting applications for four licenses beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 10.

Georgetown is a popular commercial destination with more than 120 restaurants, cafes and bakeries in addition to over 300 stores, salons and galleries. Welcoming new, high-quality restaurants is an important part of sustaining Georgetown’s status as a world-renowned neighborhood.

The ABRA announcement covers one tavern license and three restaurant licenses. The tavern license is only available to an existing restaurant located in the Georgetown Historic District. The three new restaurant licenses stem from a license class change and from cancellations of previous or existing licenses. (more…)

After Peacock Room – New Cafe Focusing on Tea, Coffee and Pastries Opening Soon in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

13106319163_90b0170865_z
2622 P Street, NW

A reader asks:

“Do you know anything about the restaurant going in on P and 27th in georgetown??”

13103756003_4fd76ea44c_z

Another reader sent a brief description from a craigslist ad:

“We are opening a restaurant in the neighborhood part of Georgetown. The restaurant’s main focus is high quality tea and coffee service with plated desserts and light fares.
We are hiring for servers and cooks.
All applicants need to have or be able to pass Servsafe.
Cooks will need to have a passion for pastry work along with savory applications.”

Their twitter page says:

“After Peacock Room
A new tea house and cafe in Georgetown featuring fine teas, espresso, and small plates of delectable cuisine.”

And here’s a peek in the window from a few weeks ago:

13103924744_f1b5b3135b_z

And here’s how it used to look:

13103650743_79c71599f0_z

Chef Fabio Trabocchi’s Fiola Mare Now Open in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

fiola_Mare_georgetown_river
3050 K Street, NW (entrance at 31st Street and the waterfront)

From a press release:

“James Beard award-winning chef, Fabio Trabocchi, opened his third D.C. restaurant, Fiola Mare cucina di pesce, at the Washington Harbour in Georgetown on Friday evening, February 21. Like his flagship restaurant Fiola, Fiola Mare offers world-class hospitality and service complete with a one of a kind view of the Potomac River. The new waterfront seafood restaurant evokes the seaside dining experience found along the coasts of Italy and the Mediterranean.

“Our inspiration comes from the coastal restaurants that dot the entire Italian peninsula, on the Mediterranean and Adriatic coasts. The foundation of Fiola Mare is the highest quality seafood available today – from lobsters, oysters, local and imported fish, sustainable Italian caviar, hand made pastas, Italian wines and Italian inspired cocktails – the sum of it all is simplicity, purity, natural flavors and elegance,” says Trabocchi. “The idea of the restaurant and the waterfront location are inseparable.”

With the Potomac River as the focal point, seating is arranged to offer maximum exposure to the river views, including four private dining rooms, an all-season glass enclosed veranda and select seasonal tables aligning the boardwalk. The open kitchen layout, the Seafood Market Counter display and a mixology station showcase the attention to detail and importance of the guests’ experience. (more…)

For those with Deep Pockets and/or Bourbon Fanatics

By Prince Of Petworth

6850225760_a2ab624ffe_z
Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

“BOURBON STEAK Hosts Pappy Van Winkle Dinner

WHAT: This St. Patrick’s Day BOURBON STEAK is excited to host a very special St. Pappy’s Day dinner, featuring five vintages of the sought-after Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon.

Head Bartenders Jamie MacBain and Duane Sylvestre will be pouring the Van Winkle Reserve, as well as the 10, 15, 20 and 23 year vintages. Each taste will be paired with a course created by Executive Chef John Critchley to complement the Bourbon.

Guests at the dinner will gain insight into Pappy Van Winkle’s distilling history and its contribution to Bourbon culture in the United States.

WHEN: Monday, March 17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: The private dining room at BOURBON STEAK

BOURBON STEAK is Chef Michael Mina’s modern American steakhouse located in the Four Seasons Hotel at 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington,

RESERVATIONS: The dinner is priced at $300 per person and includes all pours of Pappy Van Winkle bourbons and a five-course dinner. Price is exclusive of tax and gratuity.”

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

IMG_3694

Here’s the cool old Georgetown house from 26th and P St, NW. From Black Georgetown Remembered:

“Former site of the good Samaritan Hall (Briggs Hall) at 1514 26th Street. This building was used by the black community until the 1940s as a place of worship and meetinghouse. It is now a private residence.”

IMG_3695

Check out the old stone on the side:

IMG_3697

Georgetown in 2028 – Metro Stop, Streetcars, Gondola, Parklets, Reinvigorated C&O Canal and Lots More

By Prince Of Petworth

georgetown_metro
Rendering via Georgtown BID

Yesterday the Georgetown BID released the GEORGETOWN 2028 15 YEAR ACTION PLAN:

“The goal, simply put, was to bring together a disparate group of community members to collaborate on the steps that would enhance the Georgetown experience for our visitors, residents, business owners and the people who work here. After more than 100 hours of meetings that engaged more than 200 members of our professional and residential community, a consensus plan was reached which includes 75 recommendations to address pressing transportation issues, enhance public space, reduce office vacancies and attract more unique shops and restaurant.

The resulting Georgetown 2028 Plan and Action Agenda can be read here”

Streetcar and Gondola renderings after the jump. (more…)

View More Stories