A Surf-and-Turf Spot from Delaware Is Replacing Capitol Hill Favorite Acqua al 2
Plus, Pupatella debuts brunch service this weekend in Dupont Circle
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The restaurant space that spent a decade as Acqua al 2 will flip into a surf-and-turf restaurant out of Delaware by late June. The Capitol Hill favorite for Italian food closed last fall, and family-owned Harvest Tide Steakhouse is moving in. A manager tells Eater the company also plans to take over Acqua al 2’s beloved upstairs speakeasy, Harold Black, albeit under a different name. Harvest Tide debuted in downtown Lewes in 2019, and an additional location is en route to Bethany Beach. The D.C. menu will look similar to the original, filled out by dry-aged USDA prime steaks, seafood, bourbons, and wine, with 150 seats and a 20-seat patio. A website for the D.C. location also hints at “artisan” pizza. Weekly specials in Delaware include prime rib and paella nights. Executive chef/owner Danio Somoza also runs Me
March 2, 2021 at 3:20pm
(Updated at 3:50 p.m.) A new restaurant appears to be coming to the former Heritage Brewing spot in Clarendon.
The brewpub closed its doors at 2900 Wilson Blvd in November, citing the difficulties of making ends meet during the pandemic. A restaurant called Maison Cheryl is set to take its place, according to a recent permit filing.
No contact information was listed in the filing, but a job ad for a General Manager, posted in late December, sheds some light on what type of restaurant Maison Cheryl will be.
“We will be offering refined New American cuisine with a French influence as well as top shelf cocktails, beer and wine,” the ad said. “Our restaurant will have around 70-80 seats, a large bar with a staff of 15-20. The menu is incredibly refined, often changing and hits many price points.”