Tenleytown

Chef Michael Mina of Bourbon Steak in Georgetown Opening Acqua Bistecca September 8 in City Ridge (across from Wegmans)!!

By Prince Of Petworth


10 Ridge Square, NW

From an email:

“WHAT: Chef Michael Mina, the award-winning culinary visionary behind Bourbon Steak, will debut his newest restaurant, Acqua Bistecca. The concept celebrates the convivial spirit of Italian dining with house-made pastas, fresh seafood, chargrilled steaks, and Mina’s signature flair. Guests can expect vibrant crudos, modern takes on Italian classics, and spirited cocktails inspired by Italy’s coastal towns, all set in a space designed to channel the warmth and joy of a dinner party.

WHEN: Opening September 8, 2025 Dinner service begins nightly at 5:00 PM.”

Full press release: (more…)

Meanwhile at the Whole Foods Yesterday

By Prince Of Petworth

Major cleanup at the Tenleytown Whole Foods. Thanks to David for sending last night around 7pm:

“Overhead pipe burst in Whole Foods today, making a mess of their produce section. I was only able to photograph the aftermath…”

Anyone happen to see how it’s looking this morning?

Speaking of what’s going on? “Any idea what’s going on with the new apartments on 4600 block of Wisconsin Ave (the former Kitty O’Sheas)?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what’s going on with the new apartments on 4600 block of Wisconsin Ave (the former Kitty O’Sheas)? It’s been months since there were any workers on site and it’s half done. It’s a huge pain because they took over the sidewalk and forced pedestrians into the street behind barriers. The no parking signs (more…)

Update: Steak ‘n Egg Still Open – Go Get Some!

By Prince Of Petworth


4702-4704 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Update: December 13th, a reader reports all is well and no current plans to close. Stay tuned.

This isn’t the first scare we’ve had with a potential Steak ‘n Egg closing in Tenleytown. Thanks to Noa for sending the listing:

Steak n Egg Diner FLYER2 (PDF)

They are currently still open so go get some while you can: (more…)

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