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Port City Colossal Brunch at Sixth Engine Sunday

Published January 30, 2015 at 4:30PM

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Tickets for brunch available here.

“Join us Sunday, February 1st to help celebrate Port City Brewing Company’s 4th Anniversary with a special brunch event at Sixth Engine! [438 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest]

This standing brunch event will feature Porty City’s brews, including both the release of Colossal IV as well as a one-of-a-kind, surprise firkin. Port City beer-inspired passed hors d’eouvres, specialty hoptails, and all you can drink OptiMosas will also be provided by Sixth Engine. You’ll get the chance to meet Port City’s brewers while enjoying tasty food and great local beer, and its a perfect way to kick off your Superbowl Sunday.

Festivities begin at noon, and tickets are extremely limited, so be sure to purchase your ASAP. This ticket is all inclusive and covers food, drink, tax & gratuity.

TG Cigars applies for Liquor License on 9th Street across from the Convention Center

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 27, 2015 at 10:22PM

1118 9th Street, NW

Those who like a cocktail with their cigars are in luck – the liquor license placard posted out front says:

“Cigar lounge serving causal, light American food. Recorded Music. Seating for 40 patrons and total occupancy load of 80.”

Hours are listed as Sunday 12pm – 11pm, Tuesday through Thursday 12pm – 12am, and Friday & Saturday 12pm – 2am.

9th Street looking north toward Corduroy and Baby Wale

Silo switches from Swiss to Modern American, Celebrates One Year in Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 27, 2015 at 12:20PM

919 5th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Silo Restaurant, located at 919 5th St. NW, celebrates 1 year this month. After dabbling in a Swiss-centric menu and surviving tough reviews, it seems that Silo has since found its stride in modern American cuisine and is confidently walking in it. With Iran-born owner, Reza Akhavan (as recently featured by The Washington Post) at the helm and DC native, Chef Michael Walters in the kitchen, this unlikely duo is serving up Modern American cuisine…at its finest. Craft cocktails compliment the richly flavorful, rustic cuisine and the menu is as diverse as the men behind it. From the famous Shrimp and Grits featured as a “Best Dish” in USA Today in 2006 to daily Butcher Block specials that will leave you drooling for more, Chef Michael flaunts the fact that his freezer is “only big enough for ice cream.” Everything is made fresh. Trained under some of the most notable chefs in the world (John-Louis Palladin, Michel Richard, Roberto Donna, and David Burke to name a few), Chef Michael has been in the kitchen for 27 years and he’s working with a passion like he’s just getting started. With house cured meats and homemade EVERYTHING (including ketchup and mayonnaise), it’s no wonder some of DC’s top chefs sip and dine at Silo. Add to that, 13 craft beers on tap and you have the perfect combination of rustic, local, and delicious.

There are big things in store for Silo in 2015, but for starters, they’re celebrating getting over their first hurdle…they have 1 year under their belt and like fine wine, Silo’s just getting better with age.”

Morrison Clark Expansion into old Chinese Church Looking Good on L Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 22, 2015 at 3:55PM

11th and L Street, NW

It’s been a while since we checked in on the massive Morrison Clark Expansion at 1015 L Street, NW. Note the new part above the old church. I think they did an amazing job blending the new and old. What do you think?

French Bistro, L’hommage, coming to 450 K Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 21, 2015 at 10:22PM

450 K Street, NW

The south side of the 400 block of K Street, NW is on a roll. Following BicycleSpace and Baked & Wired comes L’hommage. The liquor license placard posted out front says:

“New French restaurant and bistro with live entertainment during weekend brunch and occasional special events. Background music will be provided. Seating capacity is 170. Total occupancy load is 281. Sidewalk Cafe with seating for 80 patrons.”

L’hommage comes from Hakan Ilhan the owner of nearby Alba Osteria.

“Restaurant specializing in baked goods” applies for liquor license in Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 13, 2015 at 10:22PM

440 K Street, NW

Presumably this is the Baked and Wired but the placard posted out front only listed the trade name OutpostDC. The rest of the description says:

“Restaurant specializing in baked goods, light fare, and coffee with a seating capacity of 93. Total occupancy load of 99. Sidewalk Café with a capacity of 86.”

Hours are listed as Sunday through Thursday 7am – 11pm and Friday & Saturday 7am – 12am.

This will be right next door to the BicycleSpace location. Updates when both get closer to opening.

K Street looking west towards 5th

Tel’veh Cafe closed again

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 6, 2015 at 4:15PM

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Thanks to a reader for sending:

“Tel’veh cafe (401 Mass Ave NW) is closed as of 1/2. Paper is in the windows, so there is hope something will fill the space soon.”

Ed. Note: Back in September Tel’veh closed and briefly became Rudy’s Mediterranean Grill before returning to Tel’Veh. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

401 Massachusetts Ave, NW

More Info on Mercadito coming to the new Marriott Marquis on Mass. Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 6, 2015 at 11:30AM | Updated January 6, 2015 at 10:12PM

901 Massachusetts Ave, NW

Back in September we first learned the big news that Chicago based Mercadito would be opening up in DC. You can see the Chicago menus here. They’ve now posted a liquor license placard that says:

“Restaurant serving Mexican Tapas. Occasional DJ Performances, No Dancing. Entertainment Endorsement. Summer Garden with seating for 24. Total Occupancy Load of 271.”

They’ll be located on the corner right off 10th Street:

10th and Massachusetts Ave, NW