Sabydee – Closed

Last Updated: jJahttps://www.popville.com/2022/01/sabydee-thai-lao-cuisine-space-for-lease-in-mount-pleasant/nuary 2022 Current Status:  The tiny spot with huge flavors is open in Mt. Pleasant closed in January 2022. Summary: Cuisine: Lao (and Thai) Neighborhood: Columbia Heights/Petworth Address: 3211 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington D.C. 20010 Website: Facebook Page Reservations: Walk-in Other Critics/Voices: Washington Post:  Tim Carman wrote an ode. Washingtonian – No […]

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Red Bear Brewing Co.

Last Updated: 6/16/2020 Current Status:  The big bar in the middle of the room tells you they are about beer.  The beer is pretty good.  The scene is friendly (the fact that REI is next door is on point).  They are open for sit-down on the patio, reservations HERE.  They are offering take-out and (and […]

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Cane

Image: Ribs and more. Last Updated: March 2026 Cane serves classic Trinidadian dishes out of a boxcar-sized space on H Street.  If you are looking for jerk chicken wings, doubles, and tiffin boxes of spicy comfort food, look no further. We skipped the wings (marinated for 12 hours and smoke) on a recent visit, though […]

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FishScale

Image: Rockfish with Coleslaw and Sweet Potatoes. Last Updated: November 2021 Current Status: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m – 7 p.m. Counter service. Overview: The narrow store front leads to a kitchen turning out fresh, sustainable fish sandwiches, but not ones that are goopy with mayo or breadcrumb-wrapped.  The shop focuses on fish […]

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Bistro Aracosia

Image: Lamb Last Updated: 7/18/2020 Current Status:  Bistro Aracosia brings the hearty cuisine of Afghanistan to the Palisades.  They have reopened for dine-in service.  They are also doing take-out with limited delivery.  There are great meat options, but also may vegetarian ones.  Cocktails are also available to go, along with wine. A la Carte orders […]

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Room 11

Last Updated: 6/13/2020 Current Status:  The excellent bar with very good food has expanded its offerings during the ‘Rona times.  The patio is now open for sit-down service Wednesday – Sunday, 5 pm – 9 pm.  They have partnered with Matt Crowley, formerly of Spoken English, to do a sandwich shop and more – including […]

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Nido

Image: Artichokes and Olives to take home. Last Updated: October 2021 Current Status: The market is open Tuesday to Friday from noon to 7:00 pm, Saturday opening at 10:00 am. CSA grocery orders are due by Sunday 10:00 pm for Tuesday evening pickup. Overview:  The owners of Mola converted to a market to get through […]

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Central

Image: Winner, winner…. Last Updated: March 2026 Overview: A great politician appeals to multiple audiences while retaining a core sense of identity.  Central is located between the White House and the Capitol and pulls off a similar feat.  It pleases tourists, expense accounts, and sophisticates at the same time – the burger and fried chicken […]

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