Author: Prince Of Petworth

“Amazon Is Charging 48,000 Prime Members East of the Anacostia River the Full Prime Subscription Price While Failing to Disclose That They’ve Been Excluded From Its Advertised Fastest Delivery Service”

By Prince Of Petworth


map via AG Brian Schwalb

From the DC Office of the Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) for deceiving District residents into paying for Prime delivery benefits they are not receiving, in violation of District consumer protection law. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleges that since 2022, Amazon has secretly excluded two ZIP codes east of the Anacostia River from its advertised fastest delivery service while continuing to charge approximately 48,000 Prime members living there the full Prime subscription price.

Amazon consistently and prominently promotes its same-day, one-day, and two-day delivery speeds in its advertising for Prime and throughout the Prime membership signup process. However, (more…)

“H Street Corridor’s Asian-Latin cocktail bar marks (Paola Velez) the award-winning chef’s return to the kitchen after the release of her debut cookbook, ‘Bodega Bakes’”

By Prince Of Petworth


1321 Linden Court, NE

From a press release:

“Providencia proudly announces chef Paola Velez as co-owner and co-chef of the newly opened Asian-Latin neighborhood cocktail bar. A visionary in the culinary world, Velez brings her creative expertise and cultural storytelling to Providencia, where she and fellow James Beard-nominated chef Erik Bruner-Yang collaborate to craft an inclusive, joyful dining experience.

This latest venture on Washington, D.C.’s H street corridor infuses Asian and Latin American culinary traditions, offering a distinctive dining and beverage experience in the city’s vibrant food scene. Together with the team, Velez leads Providencia as a space where innovative flavors come together in unexpected, delicious ways.

“With Providencia, we’re weaving a story of culinary joy and herencia (heritage),” says Velez. “Being back in the kitchen has rekindled my love for creating experiences that connect people. This isn’t just a bar; it’s a celebration of our roots and the powerful stories that come with them.”

Providencia is more than a cocktail bar—it’s a cultural gathering place where the community can enjoy rotating secret menus, seasonal specials and guest chef collaborations. Co-owners Erik Bruner-Yang, Paola Velez, Pedro Tobar, and Daniel Gonzalez invite guests to experience this vibrant space and its cross-cultural flavors, one of D.C.’s most intimate dining spots with just 22 seats.

Menu Highlights: (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jeanette.Cook

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National Christmas Tree Lighting is Tomorrow (Thurs.) There will be no parking/street closures per ususal

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by John Sonderman

From MPD:

“On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the National Christmas Tree Lighting will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.: (more…)

What The Duck?

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Sara for sending:

“Ducks spotted near 21st and Pennsylvania. Is this normal? Had to chase them out of the street into the park before cars came!”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

“Pierogi – recently adopted and living in Cleveland Park!”

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