1120-1124 Congress Street, NE

Update from A.

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Update from the owners of El Chalan:

“El Chalan Restaurant is closed permanently. The landlord may be remodeling and reopening under a different name or company.

Sincerely,
Pedro Espinoza and Violeta Davey
El Chalan Restaurant”

Last month we learned that After 41 Years El Chalan Peruvian Restaurant would be closing downtown/Foggy Bottom. I was surprised to see these signs on their door: Read More

1924 I Street, NW

Thanks to René for passing on the sad news from El Chalan: “We appreciate all our customers and we want to thank everyone who has made these 41 years wonderful! Our current close date is February 12th, 2022. Read More

920 Blagden Alley, NW

Thanks to CD for sending the news about Causa from Blagden Alley. Causa will be a “Peruvian fine dining destination exploring flavors of Peruvian coastal + Andes cuisine. One of America’s largest Pisco collections. Coming to Blagden Alley January 2022.”

STAY TUNED.

1624 U Street, NW

Back in April we noted that the Chi ChaMercado and Cafe had reopened. Looks like a lot more changes since then. El Secreto de Rosita is “Peruvian food from the mind of Chef @eugene_perret.” Read More