Mama Rouge

Mixing It Up

Mama Rouge Mixes Thai, French Cuisine After almost a dozen years, chef Aulie Bunyarataphan and husband Mel Oursinsiri, owners of Bangkok Joe’s in Georgetown’s Washington Harbour, felt their guests and area diners were ready for something new. So when it came time to renew their
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Belga Cafe on 8th Street SE is celebrating its 10th anniversary. (Photo: More Songs About Buildings and Food)

Food Bites

Belga Café Celebrates 10th Anniversary This October, Chef Bart Vandaele’s first restaurant, Belga Café at 514 8th St. SE celebrates its 10th anniversary with several special events. “This is a celebration not only for me and Belga Café, but for the neighborhood as well,” Vandaele
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Bangkok Joe's will close Sunday and reopen as Mama Rouge in September. (Photo: April Johnson)

Food Bites

Bangkok Joe’s in Georgetown Is Closing Chef Aulie Bunyarataphan and husband Mel Oursinsini are closing their Bangkok Joe’s Dumpling Bar & Cafe at 3000 K St. NW in Georgetown’s Washington Harbour on Sunday to make way for Mama Rouge, a new, modern restaurant boasting a
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