U Street

Nonna’s kitchen (Fine Italian Dining) Opens Above Alphonse Tonight on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1212 U Street, NW

Nonna’s Kitchen (above Alphonse Italian Market & Osteria) website says:

“Nonna’s Kitchen was created to invite our guests to feel like they are stepping right into the rustic kitchen of an Italian Grandmother. The cuisine will represent the different regions of Italy through Chef-inspired tasting menus, complete with wine pairings and suggested classic cocktail selections. The menu will change monthly. Adding to the at-home experience the guest will be able to watch their food be artfully crafted inside Nonna’s kitchen, where they will be encouraged to ask questions and become educated about the ingredients.

Nonna Hours:

Tuesday – Thursday 5:00-10:00
Friday – Saturday 5:00 – 11:00”

I’m told they will be “offering 20% off while until the November 25th”. More details from their full press release:

Nonna’s Kitchen Press Release (PDF)

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Photo via Alphone’s facebook

Compass Rose gets new Beverage Director and will be serving late night khachapuris on Friday and Saturday nights until 2:00am!

By Prince Of Petworth

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1346 T Street, NW

From an email:

“Starting this Friday, the 7th of November, Compass Rose will begin serving late night khachapuris on Friday and Saturday nights. Our kitchen normally closes at 11:00 but will stay open until 2:00am for making what has become our signature dish, Georgian khachapuri. The demand for the bread, cheese and egg dish after hours kept coming so we decided to make it happen. The dish that the Washington Post has called, Butter Pizza, will be the only menu item available after 11:00pm for now and only on Fridays and Saturdays. Of course the bar is open until 3:00am on both weekend nights.

Speaking of the bar….. We are excited to announce that Jack Caminos has decided to come on board as our beverage director! Jack is a legend. A consummate barman. Formally of Blackjack and Brixton, Jack will be bartending at Compass Rose four nights a week. His new cocktail program will begin on Wednesday of next week (11/12/14).”

Buttercream Bakeshop Popping up at Cork Market Friday (and the following Friday)

By Prince Of Petworth

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1805 14th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Tiffany MacIsaac, Chef and Owner of Buttercream Bakeshop, is partnering with Khalid Pitts and Diane Gross, Proprietors of Cork Market & Tasting Room, to offer her acclaimed scratch-baked cakes and confections at a two-day event. Buttercream Bakeshop Uncorked! will take place Friday, November 7th, and again on Friday, November 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Buttercream Bakeshop will offer two different cakes, as well as boxes of assorted sweets, for pre-sale at each pop-up. Chef MacIsaac’s famed “Cookie Monster” — a brown sugar chocolate chip cake with cookies and cream buttercream and eggless cookie dough layers, topped with a crown of mini oatmeal cream pies — will be a feature the first week, along with peanut butter Ho-Ho’s and Coffee-raspberry marshmallows. The second pop-up will see Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies treats and Gingerbread cream pies from Chef MacIsaac, along with her “Fat Elvis”-bits-all cake with peanut butter buttercream layers and a swirl of caramel, topped with candied bacon bits-all available for pre-order. To order these confections for pick-up at the pop-ups, please visit the website www.buttercreamdc.com. A complete menu of pre-sale items and prices are included below.

For each Friday pop-up, Buttercream Bakeshop will also offer her Roasted Beet Red Velvet cake by the slice, as well as other on the spot to-go treats, such as Macarons and Oatmeal cream pies. Cork Market will also offer sparkling and dessert wines to complement Buttercream Bakeshop’s creations. Khalid and Diane will be pouring tastes of their favorite selections at each pop-up, bottles of which will be available for purchase to take home and enjoy with Chef MacIsaac’s delectable treats.”

Fyubi makeup & brow studio opens on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1522 U Street, NW

Fyubi makeup & brow studio has opened up in the former Foundry Furnishings space on U Street. Their website says:

Fyubi makeup and brow studio launched in 2008. Our mission is to blend trendy and traditional techniques to create looks that are appropriate and fun for every client.

Flaminia garioni (flami) is a makeup artist and Eyebrow specialist with over 15 years of experience. She began her makeup career as a traveling artist for major brands such as NARS, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Armani and Stila Cosmetics to name a few. flami’s clientele includes celebrities, white house & capitol hill staffers. “I enjoy personal time with my clients, it allows me to cater to every woman’s beauty needs individually. ” as an independent artist, flami books on site services or works out of her private studio.

Flaminia gives back to her community and supports various charities. She is especially dedicated to ending domestic violence. she lost her mother yubi, a hair stylist who was well known in both Italy and the usa, and her brother diego in 1991. “they are my inspiration and I believe that my passion for beauty combined with my voice can make a difference in a woman’s self esteem and give her confidence to believe in herself.”

You can see their services here.

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

2230 13th Street Northwest

This house is located at 2230 13th Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Beautifully renovated historic federal located in the vibrant 14th/U St corridor. Eco-friendly design, advanced environmental systems.Open plan main level w/light filled living room w/gas-ready FP, spacious dining room, 1/2 bath, chef’s kitchen w/island leading to brick patio. 2nd level features a lovely master suite, 2 add’l BRs, full bath. Amazing roof deck. Off street pkg + storage shed.”

You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $4,895/Mo.

This Sandwich Sounds Amazing – Available at G during November

By Prince Of Petworth

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2201 14th Street, NW

From an email:

“For its November guest chef sandwich, The Red Hen’s Mike Friedman has dreamed up The E Street Special, a mountain of chili braised brisket, crispy bacon, Fontina cheese, sauerkraut and 1000 Island aioli on griddled pumpernickel bread. The $14 sandwich is available throughout the month. G, 2201 14th st. NW. 202-234-5015. gbymikeisabella.com”

Vastu Furniture Store Closing at the End of November after 11.5 years on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1829 14th Street, NW

From an email:

“It is with great sadness that we announce that Vastu will be closing soon.
It has been a wonderful 11 1/2 years and we are very sorry to see it end. We simply couldn’t absorb the financial burden caused by increased costs and lowered revenue during last year’s short change in ownership.

During our time on 14th St, we have taken great pride and delight in being invited into your homes and lives, asked to help make them a little more comfortable and stylish, and we cherish the friendships we’ve made along the way. It has been an adventure watching the neighborhood go from a retail wasteland where we needed to bring lunch if we wanted to eat that day to one where there are seemingly endless options for all-day drunken brunches.

Our closing isn’t immediate and we will of course be delivering orders to those of you who still have them outstanding. (more…)

Seth Hurwitz, Eric Hilton, Ben Olsen, and Svetlana Legetic slinging cocktails at Satellite Room to Benefit Martha’s Table

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“Satellite Room is hosting “Shaking It Up” for charity tonight featuring neighborhood celebrity bartenders, Seth Hurwitz (9:30 Club), Eric Hilton (Thievery Corporation and half of famed restauranteurs ‘The Hilton Brothers’), Ben Olsen (DC United), and Svetlana Legetic (Brightest Young Things). From 6-9 these four notables will (attempt to) concoct cocktails and pours with a portion of the night’s proceeds benefiting Martha’s Table. The full dinner menu and drink specials will also be available.”

Ed. Note: Italics are editor added.

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