Lao noodles pop up at Thip Khao
3462 14th St., NW
The Khao Poon noodle pop-up has moved from Union Market, and now offers regular weekly dinners at Thip Khao. Head to the Columbia Heights restaurant on Tuesdays from 5 to 9 pm, where chef Deth Khaiaphone prepares a variety of small plates, desserts, and Lao noodle bowls. Early favorites include vermicelli with green curry and shrimp, and homemade tapioca rice noodles in a clear broth with chicken and herbs.
Jaleo rolls out cava brunch
2250 Crystal Dr., Arlington; 7271 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda
The Crystal City and Bethesda locations of Jaleo offer a new brunch deal. Patrons can order two tapas, a brunch entree such as hanger steak n’ eggs, and a glass of cava for $25. Additional glasses of the Spanish sparkling wine go for $5 all through brunch.
Fare Well launches late-night happy hour
406 H St., NE
Vegan night owls—or anyone who likes wine/beer—can head to Doron Petersan’s meatless diner next week for a new late-night happy hour. Snacks, and a variety of $5 wines, local beers, and cocktails are on offer every Thursday through Saturday, 9 pm to 1 am (starting September 27).
Casolare opens for breakfast and lunch
2505 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Restaurateur Michael Schlow’s Glover Park Italian expands its hours. Head in for zucchini frittatas in the morning, or drop by for entree salads or a crunchy chicken BLT at lunch. Breakfast is served 7 am through 10 am on weekdays (starting at 8 am on Friday and Saturday), while lunch runs daily, 11 am to 3 pm.
Anna Spiegel covers the dining and drinking scene in her native DC. Prior to joining Washingtonian in 2010, she attended the French Culinary Institute and Columbia University’s MFA program in New York, and held various cooking and writing positions in NYC and in St. John, US Virgin Islands.
