Caribbean

“DC’s Longest Running Caribbean Bar Celebrates 27th Anniversary”!! Happy anniversary Club Timehri!

By Prince Of Petworth

2439 18th Street, NW

Happy anniversary to Club Timehri!

Some background from an email:

“Club Timehri’s success lies in its commitment to authenticity which fosters a deep sense of community among their loyal customers. Invoking the mellow essence of the Caribbean with roots, reggae, dancehall, soca and konpa every Thursday through Sunday, Club Timehri is the last Caribbean bar in D.C.

In 1999, when most DC bars played little more than the occasional reggae song, Club Timehri was born out of a need to serve the area’s growing Caribbean community. Jonathan Wells was involved from day one, wearing many hats as the club found its footing, and in October 2006, he and Shawn Ramdat took over as owners. Together, they set out to bring authentic Caribbean music, vibes, and culture to the diverse melting pot of Adams Morgan. “Back then, if you wanted to hear Caribbean music, you had to leave the city or head to the edges of it: Crossroads in Bladensburg, Caribbean Style in downtown Silver Spring, or Turntable on the outskirts of DC,” says co-owner Jonathan Wells. “There was nowhere in the heart of DC that was authentically Caribbean.” Twenty-seven years later, Club Timehri remains a cultural institution. (more…)

“Opening Friday, Croix Brings the Spirit and Flavors of St. Croix to Washington, DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

69 Q Street, SW, photo by Rey Lopez

From a press release:

“Donohoe Hospitality will proudly debut Croix, a Caribbean restaurant and Botanic Bar that brings the full breadth of Caribbean cooking and botanical tradition to Washington, DC, Friday, August 14. Located atop the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront, Croix will add a unique and elegant dining experience to the city’s rooftop landscape through a menu rooted in Crucian culinary heritage, an immersive botanical cocktail program, and a hospitality experience designed around connection, culture, and discovery.

An homage to the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Croix is not a Caribbean-inspired concept—it is a Caribbean-rooted one. The restaurant’s culinary program draws from generations of Caribbean tradition, celebrating ingredients such as breadfruit, callaloo, sorrel, pigeon peas, cassava, and Scotch bonnet peppers through both classic and contemporary techniques and refined presentation. (more…)

LYDIA Dupont Soft Opening Friday!! Read All About It

By Prince Of Petworth


1215 Connecticut Avenue, NW

“CARRYOUT EATERY & SPEAKEASY by Chef Vic! Extraordinary Flatbread pizzas & Gourmet Afro Carib American cuisine w/ Fancy Cocktails in the Speakeasy!”

The good news from LYDIA Dupont:

“LYDIA Dupont, we’re finally here. It was a long road dealing with permits and city requirements , but we were resilient and we got it done!! Let’s CELEBRATE the new kid on the block ✨

Join us this Friday, June 19, for the soft opening of LYDIA DUPONT. (more…)

Itiyah, “DC’s First Haitian Fine-Dining Concept Brings Breadfruit, Pigeon, + A Gingerbread Interior”, coming to Shaw!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1416 11th Street, NW

From a press release:

“This summer, Itiyah, at an intimate 20-seats, will open in Washington, D.C. as one of the city’s only restaurants focused exclusively on Haitian fine dining.

Situated in Shaw, Itiyah pays homage to Haiti’s ancestral roots through a multi-course tasting menu driven by the seasons.

Chef Sebastien Salomon’s culinary ethos is rooted in early memories of his grandmother’s kitchen, where dishes were passed down through observation and memory rather than written recipes. A private chef for foreign leaders and prominent families in Haiti, his grandmother shaped Salomon’s understanding of food’s emotional core, propelling him to bring their homeland’s cuisine to new audiences.

Distinct Afro-Taíno influences that unify the Haitian people are woven throughout the multi-course tasting menu, from the symbolic use of corn native to Taíno cuisine to thoughtful reinterpretations of breadfruit, a once-marginalized staple of survival now reclaimed and transformed into elegant purées, composed desserts, and ice creams. (more…)

And While We’re on Georgia, Check out Teddy’s Roti Shop’s new spot!!

By Prince Of Petworth


3019 Georgia Ave, NW

“The Best Roti In Washington DC since 1994 !
True Taste Of Trinidad & Tobago !

For over 30 years we have served our customers the most beloved dishes from Trinidad and Tobago! From hearty curries bursting with flavor and spice, to juicy oxtails falling off the bone, to tender, warm, pull-apart roti to wrap it up. Our food is served with pride and passion for our island heritage!”

Check out their menu here.

Teddy’s opened up in the new spot November 15th!! (more…)

BREAKING: Chef Matt Price’s Fraiche Restaurant Soft Opens Today in Columbia Heights!!

By Prince Of Petworth


3345 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Analya for sending the great news about Fraiche at Tívoli: “I was happy to notice a new restaurant coming to the old Creole space on 14th street.”

Fraiche’s website says:

“Fraiche (French for Fresh) is a fresh take on culinary fusion with inspiration from multiple cultures (including French, Cajun/Southern American, and Caribbean). This is also a fresh take on the historic architecture of the venue, which was once a theater. Fraiche is designed to be a non-pretentious culinary destination with a nod to upscale dining without the stuffiness. The menu is constructed in a way that takes approachable and recognizable food and elevates it, with no flavor left behind! (more…)

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