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CAPITOL CUISINE by Celeste McCall
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s you probably know, since January 15, anyone 12 and older entering a Washington DC restaurant, bar or nightclub must show proof that they have at least one shot of an approved coronavirus vaccine. As of February 15, everyone visiting those same venues will have to demonstrate theyâve had âa full initial course of vaccination,â two shots, which does not include boosters.
Breaking Out
chili, with optional cheddar or jalapeno toppings. Folks often stop by Monday evening for a half-priced burger topped with choice of goodies: the chili burger comes with sides of coleslaw and house-made potato chips. Visit www. mrhenrysdc.com. Tedâs Bulletin has multiple locations including the Barracks Row original, at 505 Eighth St. SE. There, a cup or bowl of âstovetopâ chili is escorted by buttered cornbread. Visit www.tedsbulletin.com.
After hunkering down for the required quarComing Soon antine after catching the omicron covid variAt 1432 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, look for a new ant in late December, Peter and I were more watering hole sometime soon. Owners of lothan ready to dine out. Since the streets were cal barbecue stand Sloppy Mamaâs and TexCapitol Hill landmark Mr. Henryâs serves up hearty three-bean chili, still blanketed with ice, snow and slush, drivMex Republic Cantina are teaming up to open which can be piled atop burgers, half price on Mondays. ing anywhere was out of the question. So, we a barâyet un-namedâwhere gin joint Wisdom trudged up the street to Young Chow, 312 used to be. sauce. Served with brown rice and broccoli, the fillPennsylvania Ave. SE. This Chinese/Asian fuSloppy Mama pitmaster Joe Neuman ing dish delivered a pleasant kick. You can also order sion eatery has been around for almost 38 years. Walls and Republic Cantina owner Chris Svetlik are partold-fashioned chow mein, egg foo young, crispy Genare lined with photos of customers including some Anering with bartender Ben Alt. Neuman and his wife eral Tsoâs or orange chicken, and an extensive listing listers and ordinary folks like us. and business partner, Mandy Neuman, have operated of vegetarian options. During much of our two-year pandemic restauSloppy Mamaâs out of a truck, a pop-up at U Street bar Young Chow is open daily for dine-in, takeout rant shutdown, Young Chowâs service was limited to Sollyâs, and food stalls at Union Market and Ballston and delivery, plus catering. For more information vistakeout and delivery. Now, customers can enjoy sitQuarter in Arlington. They have closed those busiit www.orderyoungchow.com. down dining, masked and vaxed. Young Chow also nesses, and have consolidated their operations at a ressports a new colorful and extensive menu that features taurant in a converted Pizza Hut, also in Arlington. Chilling Out a seafood boil, in which shrimp, crawfish, different Known for chopped pork, homemade sausage and With the Super Bowl coming up February 13, our kinds of crab, scallops and lobster tails are offered by pickles, Sloppy Mamaâs has appeared in The Washthoughts turn to comforting yet the pound at market prices. ington Postâs annual barbecue rankings. Stay tuned. festive party fare. High on our list I sipped my warm sake. From of celebration victuals is tummythe luncheon âplattersâ (offered Buon Anniversario warming chili. We are listing only Monday through Friday), I went And congrats to Trattoria Alberto, 506 Eighth St. SE. three, but many more favorites are for the sushi and sashimi combo The popular Barracks Row Italian standby recently out there. Most offer dine-in, take(California rolls, salmon, tuna and celebrated its 42nd anniversary. Other nearby restauout and delivery. what tasted like red snapper). The rants have come and gone, but Trattoria, beloved for Benâs Chili Bowl has multicombo arrived with choice of salits chicken cacciatore, shrimp fra diavolo and linguine ple locations including 1001 H St. ad or miso soup. I chose the latter, alla vongole, has survived the pandemic and remains a NE in the Atlas district. Benâs chili a warming potage laced with velneighborhood favorite. trattoriaalbertodc.com. (beef, turkey or vegetarian) comes vety tofu and seaweed. Likewise, in large or small bowls, or piled Peterâs heartier, spicier hot and DC Wharfâs Phase 2 atop the famous half smokes, plus sour soup was replete with tofu, In spite of snowstorms, the pandemic and other ison burgers, subs and fries. seaweed and bean sprouts. sues, District Wharf âs Phase 2 is coming along. An Mr. Henryâs, 601 PennsylvaPeter also ordered his favorOctober opening is projected. The expansion will At the popular Asian restaurant nia Ave. SE, whips up cups and ite: stir-fried chicken full of big Young Chow, warming miso soup include more than a dozen new restaurants plus the bowls of three-bean Angus beef arrives with the popular sushi and white meat chunks with garlic luxury Pendry Hotel. New Yorkâs famed Philippe sashimi combos. 70 H HILLRAG.COM