Italian

Arcuri “will be surrendering our space to the landlord and closing the doors for good (August 28th).”

By Prince Of Petworth


2400 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Thanks to Arcuri for sending the sad news:

“It has been our privilege and pleasure to be a part of the Glover Park Community for the last eight and a half years. Unfortunately, at the end of this month, we will be surrendering our space to the landlord and closing the doors for good (August 28th). (more…)

Check outs some great photos of Capa Tosta, recently opened on Sherman Ave

By Prince Of Petworth


2737 Sherman Ave, NW

Thanks to Angelo for sending:

“I’m the partner / operator at the newly opened Capa Tosta located at 2737 Sherman Ave NW. My family and I immigrated to the DC area from Napoli, Italy 30 years ago. We’ve been working at restaurants in the area ever since. We’re so excited to finally strike out on our own. My parents, both lifetime chefs and bakers, have come out of retirement to bring family recipes to this neighborhood restaurant. We’ve coupled authentic dishes with innovative cocktails.”

Check out some incredible photos of the space, food and drinks: (more…)

“Restauranteur Hakan Ilhan is pleased to announce the early August opening of Il Piatto, a new Italian concept in the former Mirabelle space”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Rey Lopez

From a press release:

“Restauranteur Hakan Ilhan is pleased to announce the early August opening of Il Piatto, a new Italian concept in the former Mirabelle space, at 900 16th Street NW. Ilhan has tapped Christ Lanydrek as the new executive chef for the restaurant. He earned his Bachelor of Culinary Arts at the Académie Culinaire de France, in Paris and spent time learning the Italian cuisine in Monte Carlo. Lanydrek has also worked in restaurants across the Metropolitan Washington area and was most recently the executive sous chef at the Annapolis Yacht Club. (more…)

La Collina “Italian(ish) restaurant” opens Friday on Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth


747 C Street, SE via La Collina

From a press release:

“Just in time for summer, La Collina will open for dining on Friday, June 18th. Inspired by the simplicity of Italy’s osterias, La Collina (Italian for ‘the hill’) will offer summer dining al fresco with a menu of classic and comforting dishes, including house-made pastas, a selection of antipasti and salumi, large plates that can be shared or savored by one, and wines by the carafe. Dinner will be available on the patio from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday through Sunday. (more…)

Stephen Starr Hoping to Bring a “mega Italian concept” to former Dean and Deluca space

By Prince Of Petworth


3276 M Street, NW via the Georgetown BID

From the Georgetown BID:

“We’re interpreting “mega Italian concept” as “you’ll be going one to two pant sizes up.” Stephen Starr announced Tuesday that he’s opening his own Italian restaurant and market in the former Dean & DeLuca space at 3276 M St NW. Starr, of Le Diplomate and St. Anselm fame, (more…)

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