Author: Prince Of Petworth

“Welcome to Warka Coffee House”

By Prince Of Petworth


500 New Jersey Ave, NW

Check out their menu here.

“Introducing Warka Coffee House in the heart of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC! Warka Coffee House is more than just a café it’s a space inspired by Ethiopian tradition and community, where coffee brings people together. Named after the iconic Warka tree, a symbol of shelter and connection in Ethiopia, our shop offers a curated selection of single-origin specialty coffees from around the world, with a strong emphasis on direct-sourced Ethiopian beans. Whether you’re a seasoned coffee enthusiast or just looking for a cozy space to relax, Warka Coffee House invites you to sip, connect, and experience coffee in its purest form.”

Thanks to Graham for sending:

“Warka Coffee had its grand opening Wednesday on Capitol Hill. (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

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Yo!! Word on the Street is that Call Your Mother is Opening a Location in Adams Morgan!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Coming to the former Up ‘n Smoke space at 2503 Champlain Street, NW next to Tiny Vinyl

Ending the day on a STRONG note with some spectacular scuttlebutt!!

I hear that Call Your Mother is coming to the former Up ‘n Smoke space on Champlain Street just off Columbia near the Line Hotel. I have this info from a very solid source so will put the accuracy rating of this scuttlebutt at 97% likely. Am trying to get official confirmation and will update as soon as I get it.

In the meantime a big week of Call Your Mother news continues. Standby.

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Missed Connection – “11th and Rhode Island NW on Tuesday around 6 PM”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Eric P.

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,

To the man standing on the corner of 11th and Rhode Island NW on Tuesday around 6 PM: I read the Empire of Pain book you just checked out from the Shaw library! I was riding a Lime scooter and (more…)

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