L’Avant-Garde Introduces Lunch à la Française 
• April 4, 2024

The Georgetowner got a chance to check out the new lunch menu at Georgetown’s elegant French restaurant, L’Avant-Garde, now helmed by Partner Chef Sébastien Giannini.  In France, lunch is the […]

L’Avant-Garde Welcomes Partner Chef Sébastien Giannini 
• February 10, 2024

Georgetown’s elegant French restaurant at 2915 M St. NW renews its commitment to an authentic French experience, partnering with chef Sébastien Giannini — “and inviting guests to fall in love, […]

Business Ins & Out: Greco, Catbird, Argent, M.M. LaFleur, Ornare
• January 16, 2024

In: Fast Casual Greco Opens  The first Greco location in Washington, D.C, opened on Jan. 15 in Georgetown at 1335 Wisconsin Ave. NW. “Owners Demetri Tsolakis and Stefanos Oungrinis are […]

Restaurateur Tony Cibel — 1937 to 2024
• January 8, 2024

Restaurateur Tony Cibel — best known in Georgetown for Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place and Nick’s Riverside Grill at Washington Harbour — died Jan. 4 at the age of 86. […]

Business Ins & Outs: Greco, Mèo Maison, Tatte, Skims
• November 13, 2023

In: Greco Ready to Open in &pizza-Au Pied de Cochon Building Next month, an authentic Greek fast casual restaurant will open at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Dumbarton Street — […]

Martin’s Tavern Throws ‘Epic’ 90th Birthday Party (photos)
• September 14, 2023

It was a 90th birthday party but seemed like a party for a 19-year-old. There was so much energy, joy and good vibrations — with a couple of hundred people […]

Ristorante Piccolo Owners Plead Guilty to $1.35 Million in Tax Evasion, Covid Fund Theft
• August 17, 2023

Owners of Ristorante Piccolo at 1068 31st St. NW in Georgetown have pleaded guilty to tax evasion and using thousands of dollars in pandemic relief funds for their personal benefit. […]

Delightful Prospect: La Bonne Vache to Open at Former Booeymonger 
• August 16, 2023

Vibrant restaurant pros Claire and Ari Wilder (Chaplin’s, Kappo DC) are transforming the former Booeymonger space at 3265 Prospect St. NW, into an imaginative, French-accented wine bar/bistro, with a menu […]

Business Ins & Outs: ‘Barbie,’ the Tox, Pasha Castle, Paper Source
• July 24, 2023

In: ‘Barbie’ Promotions Are in the Pink From the AMC Theater on K Street, of course, to hair salons like La Veronique Georgetown and clothing stores, all things “Barbie” were celebrated over […]

Citizens Celebrate Maman Bakery, Valentine’s Day
• February 13, 2023

Maman, the NYC French bakery and café, will open tomorrow on St. Valentine’s Day at 1353-1355 Wisconsin Ave. NW — showing off its “signature sweet treats and cozy drinks” — […]