A trio of innovators are bringing something wild to the DC hospitality scene. Poplar will be inviting visitors to enjoy foraged ingredients in an entirely unique dining experience, reports The Washington City Paper.
Sam Fitz, Cerrissa Fitz, and Iulian Fortu will be opening the restaurant at 701 Kennedy Street, N.W. According to paperwork filed with the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, the space will have an occupancy load of 26, with seating for up to 16 customers. Poplar’s hours of operation will be 10 am to 11 pm, Sunday through Thursday, and 10 am to 12 am, Friday through Saturday.
Each partner brings something unique to Poplar; Sam Fitz co-owns Anxo Cider, Cerrissa Fitz is an interior design veteran, and Iulian Fortu is a chef with both private experience and a history of cooking for District Winery.
With an anticipated winter opening, Cerrissa Fitz offers this exciting peak into the world of Poplar: ““I’m excited to share that I have leased 701 Kennedy St NW with my spouse Sam Fitz and our great friend, Chef and professional forager Iulian Fortu. We hope to open the space this Winter as a wine bar and small restaurant with wines and ciders made, under Sam’s direction, by ANXO Cider, paired with plates from Chef Iulian that will feature foraged and farmed ingredients of exceptional quality, with a focus on local and transparent sourcing”
