Petworth

3911 14th Street, NW

Thanks to all who sent links to the glowing review from the Post on El Sol:

“The best taqueria in Washington by a long shot”

Not mincing words. Sadly, the article ends with: “Mainly, though, I’m frustrated that the Solis crew will soon close their 14th Street NW location, an apparent victim of gentrification.”

El Sol only opened up on 14th Street in the former Sisy’s space by Red Derby back in 2014. They opened their smaller 11th Street location (“A Real Mexican Restaurant Run by Real Mexicans Cooking in the Kitchen”) last September in the former El Sauce space.

However, in another article (thanks again to a reader for letting me know) the Post’s Tim Carman shares even more details about the move:

“Construction is already underway for Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana, a 72-seat restaurant that Alfredo and Jessica Solis hope to open in July…The potentially bad news? Mezcalero will be located one door down from Taqueria Habanero.”

Updates as they get closer to opening in July.

828 Upshur Street, NW

From an email:

“Passion Project Pop-Up Week
April 26 – May 1
Crane & Turtle
Petworth, Washington D.C.

Passion Project Pop-Up Week” is a week to celebrate the accomplishments of our staff at Crane & Turtle, as we come to the end of this rewarding chapter in our professional lives.

We have organized a week of activities to showcase the talents of our team members before we tackle a re-launch of the space with a new concept. (Crane & Turtle’s final day of service to the public is Saturday April 23rd.) (more…)

809 Upshur Street, NW

First time I’m getting a peek at Timber Pizza with their plywood down. Gotta be getting really close now…

4201 Georgia Ave NW at Upshur Street

More interesting stuff happening at the soon to open Slim’s Diner building. Owner Paul Ruppert announced this morning:

“Hello people! We’re launching a new project with Trey Graham – Dinner & Conversation on the Third Floor, every-other-month. First guest – Michael W. Twitty.

Get your tickets here:

Spring is in the air, and it’s time for an adventure at the dinner table. I’m Trey Graham, a D.C.-based culture critic, inviting you to join me for an evening of Southern hospitality and stimulating conversation with noted foodways blogger Michael Twitty — aka The Antebellum Chef. (more…)