school's out for the summer and that means there's more fun to be had. find the thunder down under, say hola to estadio and show ‘em your p-p-p-pana face with this list of new restos:
thunder down under.
there are times when you crave fine dining, and others when you just want a thick, juicy burger. when the mood strikes you, pop into M street's newest hotspot, thunder burger & bar. boasting a rock n' roll theme (think leather chairs and lots of chains), the former news café has been reinvented into a dude-friendly desto with an extensive beer list and 10-oz. burgers in varieties including kobe, bison and salmon. 3056 M street, NW. near 31st. 202.333.2888. www.thunderburger.com
p-p-p-pana-face.
whether you're just a little bit hungry or a little bit short on cash, dupont circle's new panas gourmet empanadas has something for you. the teeny-tiny space (just 1,100 square feet and 13 seats) offers gourmet twists on the traditional latin american snack for just $2 apiece. fuel up on a single or whole bag of the tasty treats, with inventive flavors like chicken pesto, smoked eggplant and brie. just be sure to snag enough to share—the name, pana, is slang for "friend" or "buddy" in some latin american countries. now open. 2029 P street, NW. near 21st. 202.223.2964. www.panasgourmet.com
hola estadio.
can't make your annual jaunt to espana this summer? no problemo. this month, the team behind penn quarter hotspot proof will launch estadio, a contemporary spanish bistro in logan circle. sample pinxtos (tapas) and raciones (small entrees) like tortilla de camaraones (shrimp pancakes), fideos (spanish pasta) and salmorejo (thickend gazpacho), plus a selection of spanish cheeses, breads and charcuterie. wash it all down with wines from the in-house enomatic machine or a glass of the house-made sangria. 1520 14th street, NW. near church. 202.319.1404. www.estadio-dc.com
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