Author: Prince Of Petworth

“Pekoe Wellness is closing after 16 years. Big, big loss.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Becky for passing on the sad news:

“Pekoe Wellness is closing after 16 years. Went there for acupuncture when no one businesses in DC were accessible or convenient to public transport. Big, big loss.

“Dear Friends of Pekoe,

After 16 years of serving Washington, DC, it’s with heavy hearts that we share this news: Pekoe Acupuncture & Wellness Center can no longer continue as a brick-and-mortar clinic.

The current administration, in addition to our recent failed land deal, along with collusion, corruption, and lender misconduct that we’ll share more about another day, has taken us out.

Despite every effort to pivot, the financial, physical, and spiritual toll has simply become unsustainable. (more…)

“Nuli (“a health-forward fast-casual restaurant spotlighting African superfoods”) Announces Grand Opening with Give Aways” Today at The Square

By Prince Of Petworth


1850 K Street, NW photo by Scott Suchman

Check out their: US Menu here (PDF)

From an email:

“Nuli, a first-of-its-kind, health-forward fast-casual restaurant spotlighting African superfoods and locally sourced produce, announces its official opening and start of full operations, after ending its successful soft opening period. The restaurant, founded by acclaimed Nigerian entrepreneur Ada Osakwe, will begin operating with newly expanded hours on Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, To celebrate their official opening, the first 100 guests to visit Nuli on Thursday, October 9th will receive a complimentary superfood cold-pressed juice with any purchase. (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

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Missed Connection – at Lorde – Aries Rising in a Blue Shirt

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Lorie Shaull

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was at The Anthem on Saturday seeing Lorde when I noticed a very cute man in a blue long sleeve shirt talking about astrology with his friends (he said he was an Aries rising, which perked my ears up because I am also an Aries rising!). (more…)

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