Author: Prince Of Petworth

Your Afternoon Animal Fix – AdoPtville

By Prince Of Petworth

Meet Judge – Your New BFF!
2 Years Old | 47 lbs | Lab/Shepherd Mix

Party animal, toy chaser, pro snuggler—Judge does it all! This goofy, playful boy loves everyone he meets and is always ready for fun.

Crate-trained, learning fast, and ready for adventure. Judge is looking for an active family to keep up with his big heart and bigger zoomies!

Ready to fall in love? !

Meet Mango!

Sweet, shy, and secretly silly—Mango is a little gem! At first, she loves finding a cozy hideaway to settle in and watch the world with quiet curiosity. But once she feels safe, her playful side shines through!

Mango can’t resist a mouse toy or a string to chase, and she’s recently discovered the very mysterious cat in the mirror (she’s still deciding how she feels about it!). After some playtime, Mango loves to lounge nearby, keeping her people company in the most charming, low-key way.

With a little patience and a lot of love, Mango will blossom into a wonderful, loyal companion.

Ready to meet your sweet Mango? Apply today!

OPENING MONDAY!! “Mélange Foods, Inc. Brings Favorites Doro Soul Food and Mélange to Shaw”

By Prince Of Petworth


2108 8th Street, NW previously home to Roy Boys

From a press release:

“Michelin-starred chef Elias Taddesse brings two of his most celebrated culinary ventures under one roof with the debut of Mélange Foods, Inc., opening May 12, 2025 in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

This multi-concept space marks the return of Mélange and Doro Soul Food, with a third concept—Moya, a blend of Ethiopian and Mexican cuisines—set to open later this spring. More than a restaurant, Mélange Foods, Inc. is an incubator for cultural expression through food that reflects Taddesse’s French culinary training, East African heritage, and vision to create a hub where bold flavors, personal storytelling, and community converge. (more…)

Wonder Signage Spotted in Cleveland Park – “Wonder, a new kind of food hall that’s revolutionizing mealtime, announces multiple locations across DC, Maryland and Virginia”

By Prince Of Petworth


3519 Connecticut Avenue, NW photos by Tyler

From Wonder:

“Wonder, a new kind of food hall with dozens of locations in the Northeast, including across New York and Philadelphia, is excited to announce the arrival of seven locations in DC, Maryland and Virginia.

The openings will kick off with the launch of a DC flagship in June in the popular 14th Street corridor (at 1925 14th Street NW), followed by locations in Rosslyn, West End, College Park, Cleveland Park (see photo above), Reston and Franconia. In the DC market, Wonder is proudly partnering with DC Central Kitchen, the city’s iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. (more…)

At Long Last, Cafe Fiorello announces an Opening Date for their DC location in the former TenPenh space!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photos courtesy Cafe Fiorello

From Cafe Fiorello:

“Café Fiorello, a cherished New York City institution known for its famed antipasto bar, house-made pastas, and warm hospitality, is proud to announce the opening of its Washington, D.C. location on May 21st. Located just steps from the White House and The U.S. Capitol at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Café Fiorello will bring a storied legacy to one of the city’s most historic corridors where diners can experience the classic flavors of New York’s Upper West Side. (more…)

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