@vanleeuwen@UnionMarketDC Pineapple coconut swirl for those who like it a little sweeter. With passion fruit, strawberries, and toasted coconut πΉποΈ
Fro-yo has arrived at @vanleeuwen in @UnionMarketDC, and it's tart like it ever left. I don't think the last generation had matcha though. Or the Sicilian pistachio cream, raspberry coulis, and feuilletine I topped mine with. So refreshing.
Places that expanded to Bethesda after opening in Georgetown:
PopUp Bagels
Levain Bakery
Call Your Mother
Sweetgreen
Dig Inn
Maman and Tatte opened in Bethesda before adding Georgetown locations.
π¨ Chef Michael Mina's Acqua Bistecca has closed after less than a year in DC.
The glam Italian steakhouse received a zero-star from the Washington Post earlier this year.
https://t.co/ddMGLgYPwO
Baltimore-based Kneads Bakeshop is taking over the dining space at the Thompson Hotel (221 Tingey St SE) in @navyyardbid with a full-service bar and restaurant. This is in addition to another location coming to 1460 P St NW.
Rooftop Caribbean restaurant Croix opens Friday at 69 Q St SW (near Audi Field) with an ambitious food menu designed by Keem Hughley and a backlit Botanic Bar displaying house-infused spirits using Caribbean botanicals that are featured in the signature cocktails.
Major Yum is opening in the former Bad Saint space (3226 11th St NW) this fall.
"Chef Scott Chung will blend flavors inspired by his favorite Chinese and Korean foods, including βChungβs Chicken,β a signature mash-up of General Tsoβs chicken and Korean fried chicken."
Highlands Tavern is planning to open at 3421 Connecticut Ave NW in a few weeks with pub fare including wood-fired pizzas, a kids menu, and weekday HH from 4-6pm with $10 pizza & discounted drinks. They'll open at 11am every day and serve as a Notre Dame football bar. Draft menus:
Highlands Tavern, from the owner of Magruder's up the street, has applied for its liquor license in the former Cleveland Park Bar & Grill space at 3421 Connecticut Ave NW with seating for 77 inside and 30 on the roof.
Not often enough I'm reminded how good VEGZ (2120 18th St NW) is. Getting a dosa delivered is slightly ridiculous, but still delicious, with excellent sambar. Very friendly prices too.