We spoke about Best Pizza in D.C. back in 2013 – man a lot has changed since then but a reader requests we talk specifically best pizza delivery this week. They are keen on learning of spots that deliver to Columbia Heights/Petworth but I’d be interested in general recs. So in the comments in addition to who your favorite is, please also let us know what neighborhood(s) they deliver to. I’m gonna be keeping a close on this list for personal reasons. Mmmm, pizza.
Fancy Radish at 600 H Street, NE. Fancy and delicious but unfortunately not open for lunch
“Dear PoPville,
Where is the best fancy lunch spot in D.C.? Fancy defined as a place you’d want to host a midday lunch event — good food, nice space, intimate vibes, and photogenic.
This Spring, my fiancé and I are getting married in a weekday, midday courthouse wedding in DC and we’re hoping to host family (about 10 people plus us) for lunch after. We were thinking something like Le Diplomate, but no luck on lunch there.
Any recommendations within a quick Uber ride from judiciary square?”
Photo by PoPville Flickr user Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
What cellphone carrier do you prefer on a cost basis? I’ve recently finished paying off my phone with Verizon and am now shopping around. Looking for a new carrier/plan that won’t charge a ridiculous amount for unlimited data like Verizon did. Wondering if making the jump to T-Mobile or another would be worth it.”
Gori Cafe is located at 1113 V Street, NW. I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before but after paying $8 for a drink last night I had to share this happy hour with you again. It may not be the coolest place in the city but I’m really digging this deal. Think it’s big enough to host the next PoP happy hour (to welcome spring and plan the next PoP clean up)?
Photo from PoPville flickr user Rukasu1
“Dear PoP,
We always share thoughts on best bars, best drinks, etc. With it being so incredibly difficult to find good doctors, could we do a dear PoP and maybe start with dentists? I don’t know about anyone else, but I just get a list from my insurance company with absolutely no other information…”
This is a great idea. I went to the dentist last month and now believe I need to see a good therapist because I was so abused. Well I could prolly benefit from a good therapist anyway but that’s neither here nor there…
Can anyone recommend and a good dentist? And if possible mention which insurance they take?
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jess J
I know the above photo is not a bloody mary but I love that shot. Anyway, the post asking about Wonderland’s free waffles got me thinking. This is a question I often ask my friends but have never posed to PoPville in general. Where are the best Bloody Mary’s in town? I’ve heard many folks mention The Heights?
“Dear PoP,
Just curious as to whether you’ve ever stopped by Peregrine Espresso? Truly, the best latte in town –by far!
Locally owned and operated! Excellent service; kind and responsive staff. Clean, retro, minimalist decor. Simply excellent java, brewed by the cup!”
I recall folks talking about Peregrine Espresso located at 660 Pennsylvania Ave SE (near Eastern Market) in a previous post. Clearly the word is out because I went by this weekend to try a latte but the place was packed. Sadly, my patience for waiting on lines is horrible so I bailed. For those that have been – would you say they have some of the best coffee in town? Is it worth making a special trip?
A reader wrote in asking about general brunch options. This email was followed by the one below:
“Have you ever blogged about The Highlands? It’s a diamond in the rough restaurant on 14th across the street from the Metro Bus Depot. OBSCENELY cheap and AMAZINGLY good (best crab cakes i’ve ever had). Wonderful service; chef comes out for every diner to ask how it is. Perfect brunch, cheap brunch. It’s never busy and i don’t understand why! People must know!”
I do like The Highlands located on 14th Street, NW between Crittenden and Decatur. And back in August of ’08 there were some good breakfast recommendations listed. However, there have also been a ton of new restaurants that have opened since Aug. ’08 so I’m wondering if any of them have good brunch options?
Also I’d like to add a caveat, besides Highlands, where can one get a good brunch in the city without waiting an hour for a table? This is one of the toughest questions I ever have to answer. I’m always hesitant to make recommendations because the wait for tables drives me crazy. So where are the other secret or not so secret spots that have good brunch without a long wait? Of course other essentials beside the wait are great Bloody Marys and/or inexpensive mimosas…and bacon definitely good crispy bacon options.
“Dear PoP,
It’s been two years since we moved from our lovely abode on the 700 block of Girard St NW to my Midwestern homeland. And I’m finally coming back for a visit next month and was hoping you could give me your Top 10 List of “Must Sees” in the Logan Circle, U Street, Columbia Hgts, and Petworth neighborhoods. I do check in with the blog periodically, but would be much obliged if you and your readers could give me some pointers about the best bars, restaurants, shops, galleries, rehabs, that may have sprung up since July 2007. Thanks for your help!”
#1 – The Franciscan Monastery.
#2 – Room 11
#3 – Social
#4 – 1905
#5 – Mid City Caffe
#6 – Fusion
#7 – Lincoln Cottage
#8 – Pete’s Apizza and/or Red Rocks
#9 – Bloom Bars
#10 – Pho 14
I tried to name some of the newer spots (with the exception of the Franciscan Monastery in Brookland). What would you guys add? Any other must see spots in other neighborhoods? You can find a discussion we had on must visit spots throughout the city here.
Photo by PoPville Flickr User annejuliet
In yesterday’s discussion about Locolat Cafe a reader requested a discussion about the best dessert spots in town. I think the reader is talking about a sit down spot. So where’s your favorite sit down (cafe type) dessert spot in town?