Author: Prince Of Petworth

YO!! Cafe Fiorello coming to the old TenPenh space!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW previously home to Tadich Grill and of course TenPenh

Spotted this awesome signage from my rainy Turkey Trot yesterday, as my kids will attest I’m never not working even on trots :) – sorry for the blurry photo but exciting news!!

Cafe Fiorello’s website says:

“Cafe Fiorello is an institution across the street from Lincoln Center, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends. Fiorello’s is a great spot for pre-theater dining. Open late each night, the restaurant is also perfect for a post-theater dinner, a light bite at the antipasto bar, or cocktails and dessert.

Experience our warm Italian hospitality from the moment you enter our doors. Enjoy our elaborate vegetable and seafood antipasto bar, as well as all of our pastas, local fish, chops, and don’t miss our famous signature thin-crust pizzas. (more…)

Petworth mural refresh!

By Prince Of Petworth


3910 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to Mark for sending:

“The mural on the side of the 3 Tree Flats apartment building in Petworth, which has been faded and grimy for as long as I can remember, is being restored.”

Ed. Note: I was on the panel that selected this mural back in the day. Here’s what the area looked like in 2007: (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to the guy on Mintwood Place for sharing the beautiful photo above from the Wharf.

Hope all have an amazing Thanksgiving. I’m thankful that Hana Japanese Market is still kicking in full form having just celebrated 16 years on U Street!!

Back to a limited posting schedule on Friday and a regular schedule on Monday. Bon Appétit!!

But don’t forget to watch your back: (more…)

Archeological Finds Vol. 99 – Holiday Messenger Service Letter from Corporal Robert Bouvie (1942)

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I found these more than 20 years ago when I was first restoring my house and held onto them. I encountered them again this weekend, cleaning the basement. As I recall, they had fallen behind a baseboard or someplace like that.

The letter is from Corporal Robert Bouvie (?), who was stationed overseas and sent it in December 1942, just one year after the US entry into the war. The recipient was Mr. Ernest Grosse (?), likely a former owner of my house on Harvard St NW. (more…)

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

“Cocoa is a spirited miniature pinscher living her best life in Washington, DC. She’s known for her boundless energy, sassy personality, and boisterous bark!”

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider joining our Patreon here.

“Deal Annual Winter Sale & Student Market!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“It is that time of year again at Deal Middle School for our Annual Winter Sale. This year it comes with a little twist.

Pre-Order Seasonal Items: Purchase Here
Pick up pre-orders and on-site sales on Saturday November 30th & Sunday December 1st!

On-Site Sales of Seasonal Items: Saturday December 7th & Sunday December 8th.

Join us for our inaugural Student Winter Market! (more…)

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