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DC AG: “Talea Ristorante and Owner Owe Harmed Workers More than $1.3 Million in Restitution”

By Prince Of Petworth


3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Cafe Deluxe

From the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured a $1.75 million judgment against Talea Ristorante and its owner, Hamza Hadani, for systematically stealing employees’ wages and violating numerous laws that protect District workers.

The judgment requires Talea and Hadani to pay $1,332,408 in restitution to 95 harmed restaurant workers, (more…)

Do you believe in even more miracles?!? Acqua al 2 has reopened in its former Hill location

By Prince Of Petworth


212 7th Street, SE

Ed. Note: Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.

In January 2026 a reader wrote in wondering: “I wanted to check in if you’ve heard any updates on the return of Acqua al 2?”

Thanks to Anne for sending the latest: “Acqua al 2 reopening in its former Hill location.” (more…)

“Any Acqua al 2 updates?”

By Prince Of Petworth


212 7th Street, SE

Ed. Note: Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to check in if you’ve heard any updates on the return of Acqua al 2? I haven’t heard much since you shared that it would be reopening, almost exactly a year ago!, and I’m hoping that all the other restaurant closures haven’t deterred them or changed anything. Thank you!”

Hmm, their website still says “coming soon”: (more…)

“Capa Tosta changing to Ulivo (DC) in Park View / Pleasant Plains”

By Prince Of Petworth


2737 Sherman Ave, NW previously home to Napoli Pasta Bar before Capa Tosta

ICYMI: July 29, 2021 – Check outs some great photos of Capa Tosta, recently opened on Sherman Ave.

“Dear PoPville,

When you go to the Capa Tosta‘s website it has this message on it saying that it is closed. Looks like it may be changing to an Ulivo restaurant similar to the one they have in NYC.”

‘Capa Tosta is Closed.  Ulivo is Opening Soon. We’ll be opening our doors with a brand new name, look, and feel in the new year.’ (more…)

Chef Michael Mina of Bourbon Steak in Georgetown Opening Acqua Bistecca September 8 in City Ridge (across from Wegmans)!!

By Prince Of Petworth


10 Ridge Square, NW

From an email:

“WHAT: Chef Michael Mina, the award-winning culinary visionary behind Bourbon Steak, will debut his newest restaurant, Acqua Bistecca. The concept celebrates the convivial spirit of Italian dining with house-made pastas, fresh seafood, chargrilled steaks, and Mina’s signature flair. Guests can expect vibrant crudos, modern takes on Italian classics, and spirited cocktails inspired by Italy’s coastal towns, all set in a space designed to channel the warmth and joy of a dinner party.

WHEN: Opening September 8, 2025 Dinner service begins nightly at 5:00 PM.”

Full press release: (more…)

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