Magpie & The Tiger: Omicron pivot edition

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Magpie & The Tiger: Omicron pivot edition

Magpie and the Tiger, the Korean restaurant run by Chef Caleb Jang and owned by Kevin Tien, is set to open this month. However, with COVID-19 cases reaching historic highs in the DC area, the establishment has been forced to make some adjustments. On Wednesday, January 5th, a beloved DMV eatery will set up shop in the space, Hot Lola’s, Tien’s famous Sichuan-Nashville hot chicken restaurant. Plus, check out their full dining menu, coming soon.

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Honeymoon Chicken gets ready to open & offers some free goodies to the community

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Honeymoon Chicken gets ready to open & offers some free goodies to the community

Honeymoon Chicken is the new restaurant opening up in the Murrell Building (4201 Georgia Ave NW), where Slim’s Diner used to be. From the owners of Federalist Pig, Honeymoon offers fried chicken and all the fixings — starting January 12th. But there’s a few days to try them out for free.

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Magpie and the Tiger opens soon on Upshur Street

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Magpie and the Tiger opens soon on Upshur Street

The location is re-opening with Himitsu’s chefs at the helm. Chef Caleb Jang, Himitsu’s sous chef, will be the executive chef of Magpie and The Tiger, the new restaurant coming to the spot. Kevin Tien, the executive chef of Himitsu — as well as Moon Rabbit and Emilie’s — is the owner of the new spot.

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Bill White, owner of Fish in the Hood, is in the hospital and his family could use your help

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Bill White, owner of Fish in the Hood, is in the hospital and his family could use your help

Bill White is an awesome guy. I first met him several years ago at his restaurant Fish in the Neighborhood on Georgia Avenue in Park View. Known as “Fish in the Hood,” the restaurant is one of the best places in DC to get fresh seafood. The popular restaurant has gone through ups and downs, a fire, issues with his landlord and still has stayed open to serve the community.

Bill is in the hospital with a lung infection and collapsed lung, and doesn’t have insurance. His step-mother has organized a GoFundMe to help cover costs.

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Atxondo, by Estadio’s former head chef, is a bright new spot in Petworth

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Atxondo, by Estadio’s former head chef, is a bright new spot in Petworth

Rufino Bautista, former Executive Chef at Estadio and Asia Nora, had long dreamed of opening his own restaurant where he could be the boss and serve the dishes he loved.

He knew exactly the type of cuisine he would serve: northern Spanish. And he knew what he would name his restaurant: Atxondo, after the Basque city where he had the best meal of his life.

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Tabla brings a taste of travel and adventure to Georgia Avenue

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Tabla brings a taste of travel and adventure to Georgia Avenue

There is something intoxicating about visiting a new land. The sights, the sounds, the flavors, the unfamiliar offerings of everything from sauces to sodas — all enhance your understanding of culture and life for different people on our beautifully diverse globe. But right about now, you needn’t travel far, just to the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Lamont Street NW to experience the country of Georgia at Tabla Restaurant, where you can take in the feel of the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.

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Imaginary pizza versus Real pizza on Kennedy Street

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Imaginary pizza versus Real pizza on Kennedy Street

Several years ago I was out on a walk with my new baby. It was a bright sunny day, and I saw it. Something large and shiny. I knew what it was: a pizza oven.

That baby who saw the pizza oven with me is now five and started kindergarten a few weeks ago. The pizza place at 701 Kennedy Street is still not open and the likelihood of that happening has decreased to near zero.

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The Artemis is a sports bar for every sports fan

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The Artemis is a sports bar for every sports fan

“I always wanted a sports bar, and I don’t think there’s any true sports bar in this area — there’s definitely bars where you can watch sports, but not places where you can get multiple TVs and watch any sport you want,” owner Jay Butler explained. “I want to make sure that we show all sports. If we don’t have it on the TV when you walk in, just ask us and we’ll put it on.”

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Petworth restaurants reopen post-vaccine while prioritizing staff’s needs

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Petworth restaurants reopen post-vaccine while prioritizing staff’s needs

Restaurants in Petworth are excited to move towards the pre-pandemic “normal,” but they acknowledge that normal may still be a ways off — even with increased vaccine distribution in DC and the Mayor’s decision to allow restaurants to return to 100% capacity. With that in mind, they are ensuring their staff comes first as they navigate the new economics of a post-vaccine District.

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Everyday Sundae brings premium ice cream to Kennedy Street

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Everyday Sundae brings premium ice cream to Kennedy Street

Get ready Kennedy Street, because premium ice cream is coming to you in a few weeks. Everyday Sundae is opening at 713 Kennedy Street on Sunday, July 4th. This space is right next to ANXO, and is where Cheesemonster vacated in April.

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Chacho on Kansas Avenue brings Colombian aguardiente to DC

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Chacho on Kansas Avenue brings Colombian aguardiente to DC

Dan Ziegler began moonshining out of his kitchen for three and half years until he perfected an aguardiente more to his taste. Infused with jalapeño, this new liquor was christened Chacho, (rhymes with “muchacho”), a namesake for the llama he rode in Bogota. Now it’s finally available at his bar, "Chacho,” on Kansas Avenue in Manor Park.

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ANXO plans to expand their Kennedy Street location with full kitchen, more seating

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ANXO plans to expand their Kennedy Street location with full kitchen, more seating

ANXO cidery announced that they are planning on shutting down their flagship location in Truxton Circle because of a 15-month struggle to find common ground with their landlord. While being heartbroken to have to close their Florida Avenue location — ANXO opened over 5 years ago at that spot — they have grown from a small restaurant and cidery to an international distributor of their house-made ciders.

The silver-lining of this news is that ANXO plans on expanding their Brightwood Park location at 711 Kennedy St NW.

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Celebrate Pride month on 14th Street this weekend with a ton of local specials

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Celebrate Pride month on 14th Street this weekend with a ton of local specials

Uptown Main Street, Solar Solution, and a dozen uptown small businesses will celebrate Pride Month with the Wear Your Pride Block Party on Saturday, June 5 from 11am - 4:30pm starting at at 4700 14th Street NW.

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Golden Flour Bakery brings delicious gluten-free and traditional treats to Kennedy Street

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Golden Flour Bakery brings delicious gluten-free and traditional treats to Kennedy Street

While the bakery isn’t open yet, it’s slated to open doors later this Spring/early Summer. Owner Nieshia Williams plans to open each morning at 5:00am selling hot coffee, fresh scones and muffins. She chose Kennedy Street because she believes “every neighborhood should have the opportunity to have fresh food using superior ingredients.”

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