I tried to go to Cork on 14th Street, in the old Sparky’s location, on Saturday night and the place was mobbed. I must say from the looks of things it seemed pretty damn cool. So what’s the word, thumbs up or thumbs down? Check out some photos inside after the jump. I promise to do a proper review when I can get seated but from the looks of things that may be a while… (more…)


Thanks to a reader for sending me this photo. It is truly vomit inducing. Rumor has it, the unit on the end lit itself on fire it was so distressed.  It makes the pop up at New Hampshire and Upshur look classy. So explain to me how this gets zoned. This is from P Street just across North Capitol.


A reader wants to know:

“How can we get a farmer’s market in Petworth?

Maybe it can be on Upshur St. near Domku. Any suggestions? Soon it will be Spring, and I would prefer not to trek to Dupont, U St. or Takoma for fresh vegetables. On a related matter, is there a group of folks in Petworth that grow vegetables and fruits in their yards? If so, it would be great to connect with everyone. I am just getting ready to get the soil tested and by the looks of it there is a lot of clay! It would be great to exchange tips of what grows well around here and learn from each other!”


No beer before 9 AM? I believe the late great former President Harry S. Truman used to have a shot of whiskey every morning at 8:45 AM and when asked about it, he would reply “It must be noon somewhere”…


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