Georgetown

Update: Guapos of Georgetown Hoping to Open Next Week on the Waterfront

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Rey Lopez

Update: The opening has been pushed to next week. Fingers crossed!

From a press release:

“Best known for bringing Tex-Mex to the nation’s capital, Guapos debuts its newest location at the Georgetown Waterfront on Monday, August 20th. The sleek and stylish restaurant, designed by renowned Georgetown architect and interior designer Ernesto Santalla, PLLC, captures the best of the US – Mexico border, two seemingly disparate yet surprisingly compatible cuisines, into a concept that includes both authentic dishes and inspired new favorites.

“Tex-Mex food is a regional cuisine filled with stories and has always been the perfect bridge between two cultures,” said Jorge Figueredo, Director of Operations of Guapos Restaurants, who spearheads this Georgetown project. “Washingtonians are passionate about food and this concept is definitely bringing something different and more groundbreaking than our other locations. We want to bring a concept where guests experience real Tex-Mex with a hint of Latin America, and this means a great variety of food and superb service.”

At the helm of the kitchen will be Executive Chef Nathan Breedlove, who will design a menu filled with traditional Tex-Mex dishes, along with redefined classics and unique items inspired by both cultures. Chef Breedlove is no stranger to Mexican cuisine and has ample experience in weaving cooking cultures together in kitchens such as ThinkFoodGroup’s award-winning restaurants Oyamel and Zaytinya, as well as Stephen Starr’s renowned French bistro, Le Diplomat. (more…)

Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill Opens Today in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


1054 31st Street, NW

Ed. Note: This is the former Sea Catch space that closed after 30 years back in January 2017.

From a press release:

“Good Apple Hospitality is thrilled to announce that it will soon open Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill, a new restaurant concept featuring regional American cuisine with a modern raw bar, fresh seafood and seasonal fare. Nestled in Canal Square along the historic C&O Canal in Georgetown, Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill will celebrate the rich history of the location and region, while offering something refreshing and exciting for diners. (more…)

Reminder for Canadaphiles “Grand Opening of Roots’ First D.C. ‘Cabin’ Store” is Tomorrow!

By Prince Of Petworth


3259 M Street, NW

From a press release:

“Roots, the open-air lifestyle brand with a rich heritage and portfolio of premium apparel, handcrafted leather goods, footwear, and accessories, is hosting a grand opening celebration on Thursday, August 9, 2018 to celebrate its first retail location in D.C on M Street in Georgetown. Roots executives will present a check for $10,000 to local D.C. nonprofit, Bright Beginnings at 11:00 a.m. followed by the official ribbon cutting ceremony. (more…)

Serious Allegations that a Racist Man Struck a Man on the Head with his bicycle lock, Arrest Made, Hate crime charges possible

By Prince Of Petworth


Victim’s photo via Lee Merritt/Facebook

Thanks to all who sent the Washington Post report:

“According to charging documents filed in D.C. Superior Court, Smith was riding his bike westbound in the center lane in the 3100 block of M Street.

The driver was in his car behind Smith and became angry that Smith was riding slowly, according to police. As the driver went past Smith, police said, Smith reached out and hit his car trunk with an object.

The driver then stopped his car and threatened to call police to report the damage. As Smith tried to pedal away, the driver grabbed Smith’s bike, police said. Smith then repeatedly called the driver the racial slur, police said, and struck him in the head with the bicycle U-lock.”

There are much more detailed allegations posted on attorney Lee Merritt’s Facebook [warning, there is a graphic photo of the head injury]: (more…)

Georgetown’s Wawa opening Fall 2018

By Prince Of Petworth


1222 Wisconsin Ave, NW via google maps

In June 2017 I posted some Wawa scuttlebutt about a Georgetown location in the former Restoration Hardware.

Melissa Weiss writes us this morning:

“@PoPville I got some hot Wawa gossip from a store manager in Delaware – he said there’s a new one coming to Georgetown. It’s going to be 2 stories, w/ a coffee bar & bakery on the second floor. Could he have been pulling my leg? Sure. but hoping he was telling the truth, bc WOW!”

It is no dream! From the horse’s mouth:

Canadian Expats Get Excited, Eh, ‘Roots Cabin’ Store Opens in D.C. Next Thursday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


3259 M Street, NW courtesy Roots

Ed. Note: I apologize for using ‘eh’ in the title but I couldn’t think of a way to weave in a Tim Hortons. However I can, and must pay homage to Bob & Doug McKenzie

From a press release:

“Roots the open-air lifestyle brand with a rich heritage and portfolio of premium apparel, handcrafted leather goods, footwear, and accessories, continues its U.S. expansion with the opening of a 3,550 square-foot ‘Roots Cabin’ store in Georgetown on August 9 (3259 M St. NW Washington, D.C. 20007) and a second 3,200 square-foot location on August 10 at Pentagon City Mall (1100 S Hayes St. Arlington, VA 22202). Both new stores unite the worlds of cabin and city through modern design and innovation, bringing the Roots brand to life. (more…)

Let us reminisce, shall we?

By Prince Of Petworth

“The original Sweetgreen shop on M Street will return later this summer” as The Tavern. And there will be fro-yo

By Prince Of Petworth


3333 M Street, NW. courtesy Sweetgreen

From Sweetgreen:

“The original Sweetgreen shop on M Street will return later this summer, bringing with it some of the area’s best produce from local farm partners and, wait for it… Sweetflow, the brand’s beloved fro-yo.

The Tavern, as it will be called, where the brand started over a decade ago, will be a wholly new concept for the brand. (more…)

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