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“Help Support Chef Omar’s Road to Recovery”

Sad news out of Lapis (1847 Columbia Road, NW):

“We’re heartbroken to share that our friend and colleague, Chef Omar, recently suffered a severe stroke.

He’s been with us since day one and has shaped every kitchen he’s worked in—from Café Bonaparte to Lutèce.

Please consider donating to support his recovery. Every bit helps. (more…)


Georgetown


3201 Cherry Hill Lane NW courtesy Reverie

Thanks to Daphney (and everyone else) for passing on the sad news from Chef Johnny Spero:

“This is meant to be celebratory—so please don’t take it any other way.

Reverie has shaped me in more ways than I can count. It gave me space to grow through some of life’s biggest challenges all at once—becoming a father, opening a restaurant, and giving up alcohol. It helped me find my voice and define the kind of dining experience I wanted to create—the kind that tells a story, sometimes without needing many words.

I pushed myself to be exactly who I am—not different for the sake of it, but because the food that excited me most was the food I believed in.

And now, I’ve decided to end this chapter on my own terms. (more…)


Sponsored

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  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “charming Colonial townhouse in the heart of Petworth” with a “major renovation completed in 2021,” “a spacious island” and a “fully finished basement” with “an outside entrance.”

History


4th and N Street, NW from our archives back in 2009

Thanks to Peter, one of the originals that opened it in 1989, for sharing this great bit of history about the Hoagi House:

“The building was owned by my mother-in-law, Karen Yi an immigrant from Korea. She, her husband and their four children came to the United States in about 1976 and her husband passed away, not long after. She took on multiple jobs, buying a small convenience store and finally working her way up to becoming the owner of Benning liquor, out on Benning Road past the stadium. She supported her four kids and put them all through college… She was an amazing woman! (more…)


Restaurants


3000 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to a 7-Eleven

We recently noted the new signage for Mika’s Neopolitan Pizza coming across the street from the zoo but I didn’t realize how close they were to opening. Looking very nice!

AND they’ve applied for a liquor license too:

“A Restaurant serving pizza, pasta, & steaks. Seating for 128 inside the premises. Summer Garden with seating for 40. Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment is 168.”

Without further ado, that sneak peek: (more…)


Event

Get ready for an evening of festive fun on Wednesday, December 2, from 5–7 PM on 4th Street SW between Momo Chicken and Maple Drive SW!

Enjoy:
✨ LED Performer
🎩 Magician
🤹 Stilt Walker
🐐 Petting Animals
❄️ Snow Play Area
🎅 Santa
🧥 Coat Drive
🍩 $5 Hot cider + doughnut combo at Good Company


Rant/Revel


photo by Victoria Pickering

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