Interested in exploring the freshest new spots for food in the Park View and Brookland neighborhoods? From burgers to a food court, read on for a list of the newest restaurants to debut in the area.
Tastemakers
2800 10th St. N.E.
Tastemakers provides commercial kitchen space for emerging food purveyors and a food hall where they can show it off. Housed in a former mayonnaise factory in Brookland, food options in the hall include coffee from Alchemist Coffee Company, bagels from Bullfrog, tacos from Taqueria del Barrio, and much more.
Yelp users are still warming up to Tastemakers, which currently holds three stars from just two reviews on the site.
Yelper Austin G., who reviewed Tastemakers on April 4, wrote, "On the outside, Tastemakers feels like a miniature Union Market. On the inside, it's a food hall with a mission. If you want a new, unique food experience in DC, head up to Brookland."
Damon E. noted, "I love the idea of Tastemakers, and that there's something like it in Brookland, but it needs improving. The space is claustrophobic."
Tastemakers hours vary by vendor. For the latest info, check here.
BGR The Burger Joint
655 Michigan Ave. N.E.
Located in the Monroe Street Market complex near Catholic University, BGR The Burger Joint is a spot to score grilled burgers (the name stands for "burgers grilled right"), along with other sandwiches, like turkey and tuna, as well as salads. The chain now has five spots in the DC metro.
BGR The Burger Joint's current rating of three stars out of 16 reviews on Yelp indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
Yelper Kita B. wrote, "Walked in, and there was no line. Two very friendly staff members greeted me quickly. Food took a few minutes to come out, but my order was correct and everything was hot and fresh."
Tayo A. noted, "Average food and slow service, I probably won't be back."
BGR The Burger Joint is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Pepperoni Chic
5111 Georgia Ave. N.W.
Pepperoni Chic is a pop-up restaurant on Georgia Avenue specializing in the West Virginian "pepperoni roll", which features pepperoni baked into a hotdog bun and smothered with chili sauce and cheese. Pastas, salads, and traditional Calabrian dishes are also available.
Pepperoni Chic currently holds a perfect five stars out of eight reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Debby H. wrote on March 13, "I had high standards being from West Virginia. I dragged co-workers there for lunch today and it was so good!"
Justin W. wrote, "We got two of the Chic Rolls and the rigatoni, and all were delicious. A ton of food at a great value, served fast -- it was a perfect take out experience."
Pepperoni Chic is open from 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
Mister Rotisserie
3501 Georgia Ave. N.W.
Mister Rotisserie is a dining and takeout spot that recently debuted in Park View. According to its website, Mister Rotisserie takes a modern approach to classic Latin dishes. The kitchen specializes in charcoal-roasted rotisserie chicken, burgers, sandwiches and more, along with Latin American sides like rice, beans, fried yuka and tortillas. (Check out the full menu here.)
Mister Rotisserie currently holds three stars from just one review on Yelp, so it's early days for them to find their footing.
Yelper Wilson B., who reviewed Mister Rotisserie on May 5, wrote, "The guy who runs it was really cool. The food was...alright. I will say I did not like the sauces. I did like that they had yuca and plátano."
Mister Rotisserie is open from 10 a.m.–1 a.m. on Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.–3 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, and noon–3 a.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
