Italian

“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…)

Whoa, Acqua Al 2 reopened for delivery!?!

By Prince Of Petworth


Previously located at 212 7th Street, SE Acqua Al 2 announced their closure in September 2020. Harvest Tide Steak House is coming to this location.

Thanks to Rebecca and Kendra for passing on the good news from Acqua Al 2:

“We are happy to announce that we are open for delivery! You can find your favorite dishes like our Filetto all’ Aceto Balsamico on doordash or grubhub now!” (more…)

Capa Tosta opening in the old Napoli space on Sherman Ave April 13 (Tomorrow!)

By Prince Of Petworth


2737 Sherman Ave, NW

Thanks to all who messaged about Capa Tosta’s imminent opening:

“At Capa Tosta we bring together an eclectic array of flavors and ingredients, all tied together by their strong cultural heritage. When you walk through the doors at Capa Tosta it is a wonderful fusion of the classic and the modern, from the decor to the food. To the left, an elegant dining room, and to the right, the modern lounge. When it comes to the food, it means a fusion of the rich cultural history of the dish, and the fresh spin Capa Tosta provides each plate.” (more…)

Ossobuco opened in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


3418 11th Street, NW

Thanks to Anthony for sending the good word: “I hope to inform the Columbia Heights community that seeing clients entering the new restaurant on 11th St called Ossobuco has opened.”

Their website is still being worked on but presumably we’ll be able to see their menu here. Anyone take an early taste?

Update: Thanks to Matt for sending a PDF of the menu – Ossobuco Menu (PDF)

Ed. Note: This is the former Maple space (and Columbia Heights Coffee back in the day.)

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