Fiola Mare

Image: Trout with roe and truffles. Last Updated: 6/3/2021 Current Status:  Fiola Mare is open for dine-in across multiple sections of the restaurant. They continue to do take-out and delivery.  They have switched from Opentable to Tock.  They also continue to let you raid the wine cellar for in-home savoring. Gift Cards Employee Relief Fund […]

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Piccolina Added to 17° CxNW Recommended Restaurant List

Image: Scacce Last Updated: 7/5/2021 Current Status:  Centrolina and its sidekick across the walk way, Piccolina, are doing sit-down service.  Piccolina is open Weds – Sunday. You can continue to order Take-out and delivery plus the Market at Centrolina remains open. Gift Cards Before Times Review: First Visit: November 2019 Across Palmer Alley from its […]

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Mikko

Image: Meatballs Last Updated: 6/10/2020 Current Status:  Mikko is back to nearly full operations, plus it has added a market/grocery feature.  The patio is open for dining.  Take-out and delivery continue with the added choice of what they are called Meals Ready to Eat of full family dishes that can be frozen and reheated when […]

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Astoria Added to 17° CxNW Recommended Restaurant List

Image: Water Boiled Beef Last Updated: May 25, 2021 Current Status: Astoria is moving to dine-in only, and shutting down take-out, delivery.  It is a beautiful little spot with great food.  Go in person and enjoy! Employee Relief Fund: Venmo @astoria_dc.  “All proceeds will be split amongst the staff at Astoria & our sister restaurant, […]

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Lupo Verde

Image: Pasta with sausage. Last Updated: 6/5/2021 Current Status:  Lupo Verde – along with all Lupo Osteria in the Palisades and Lupo Marino at the Wharf, are back to full sit-down, in addition to Take-out and Delivery. Staff Relief Fund – covering all Lupo locations and the affiliated Tunnicliff’s Tavern. Before Times Review: Last Visited: […]

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Mintwood Place – Closed for Good

Image: Halibut, cuttlefish sauce, fennel and sunchokes. Last Updated: September 2022 Current Status: Mintwood Place closed at the end of August 2022.  The owners intend to repurpose the space, but with what is not clear. Gift Cards Before Times Review: Last Visited: September 2019 Around the corner from the 18th Street strip and its roving […]

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Iron Gate

Image: Eggplant Involtini with bacon and feta. Last Updated: 7/5/2021 Current Status: Iron Gate is open for dining Tues-Sun on the patio.  The dining room and bar area do not appear to be open yet.  They continue doing take-out/delivery.  It is also part of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group single outlet for take-out and delivery drawing […]

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Gravitas

Image: Kampachi Sashimi – Shiso, Quail Egg Yolk, Daikon and Carrot Salad, Enoki Mushroom, White Truffle Ponzu. Last Updated: January 2026 Note: In January 2026, Chef/Owner Matt Baker had his restaurants seized by tax authorities, closing both Gravitas and Michele’s. Overview: Gravitas resides in a converted industrial building in the Ivy City neighborhood, making it […]

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