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For Five Coffee Shop Coming to West End next to New Ruth’s Chris

By Prince Of Petworth


21st and L Street, NW

Thanks to Brent for sending word. For Five’s website says:

“For Five was founded in 2010 by two best friends from Queens who wanted to introduce specialty coffee by New Yorkers for the world. Stefanos Vouvoudakis and Tom Tsiplakos, the founders of For Five, met in third grade in their Whitestone, Queens classroom and have been working together ever since. The two ventured into the specialty coffee roasting and wholesale business and built their roasting facility in Maspeth, Queens. At first, they sold their roasted beans to restaurants and other wholesale accounts before opening their first cafe on West 46th Street in Manhattan in 2016 — right in Times Square.” (more…)

Happy Two Years to Café Chocolat!

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and H Street, NW photo by Susie Doom

From Café Chocolat (1423 H Street, NW):

“Yesterday we celebrated our 2 year anniversary. It is no small feat, with all the small independent coffee shops and restaurants closing up around us, and the big chains popping up everywhere. We keep chugging along thanks to our awesome patrons. In fact you are more than patrons, you have become friends. We love coming to the shop every day to talk about our kids, your kids, the weekend plans, the work-related stuff, the teams we love. (more…)

“Chinatown Coffee Company Closing after 10 Years – Closing Celebration Saturday”

By Prince Of Petworth


475 H Street, NW

Last week when we spoke about Starbucks closing in Chinatown – lots of folks recommended Chinatown Coffee Co. (among others) as a good alternative. And so it goes.

From an email:

“after an amazing 10 year run, we’ve decided to close our doors and move on. But not before we celebrate our fantastic run this Saturday night, October 5th at 7pm at Chinatown Coffee Co., with musical guest Collider. free admission. Donations accepted for the Patrica Handy Place for Women. (more…)

Today’s The Last Day for the Chinatown Starbucks and of course a “Bank is taking over the space.”

By Prince Of Petworth


7th and H Street, NW. Photo by Anita Correa

Thanks to Anita for sending: “Starbucks at 7th and H NW is closing today. Employee confirmed today would be the last day they’re open. Bank taking over the space.”

As others noted last time we spoke about the coming closures – good alternatives in the area are: (more…)

Union Kitchen Posts Liquor License Placard on K Street, Compass Coffee looks close to opening next door too

By Prince Of Petworth


1301 K Street, NW

The placard says:

“A Retailer’s Class “D” Restaurant located inside of a full-service grocery store that will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including sandwiches, pizza, empanadas, and salads. Offering a Sidewalk Café with a seating capacity of 20. Total Occupancy Load of 40 seats.” (more…)

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