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2461 18th Street, NW

From Madam’s Organ Owner Bill Duggin:

“MADAM’S ORGAN SUES DC ABC FOR DECADES OF HARASSMENT AND ABRA INVESTIGATORS FOR FILING A FALSE POLICE REPORT AND LYING UNDER OATH

After many years of repeated harassment over capacity issues that were settled definitively in the DC COURT of APPEALS in 2008, DC ABRA investigators and their supervisor on Sept 5, 2015 finally, definitively violated the law and were caught on VIDEO doing so…..asking MPD to arrest a Madam’s Organ doorman for not allowing them access…..and would have had the individual jailed if MPD had not refused to do so……..but ABRA proceeded with the case before the ABC Board on March 9, 2016….when two investigators committed perjury and the Attorney General argued vigorously to keep the incriminating evidence caught on three cameras from being admitted as evidence…but the video evidence was admitted….and still the outcome is far from certain because the DC ABC Board for all intents and purposes acts as a rubber stamp for the AG’s office

Madam’s Organ has filed this action because we feel that there is no true justice for any business that comes before the EXTREMELY unprofessional, volunteer ABC Board, where the ONLY requirement to serve is, not knowledge of the law, not knowledge of the industry they regulate…but only “knowledge of the adverse effects of alcohol”

We feel that, as was proven by the 2006-08 appeal of the ABC ruling to the DC Court of Appeals; the only chance for justice is before a legitimate court with a true judge and jury….not before an ABC Board that acts as judge and jury….but without the legal training to do so.”

You can read the full complaint filed here: Madams-Complaint-file stamped (PDF)


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6th and H Street, NE

6th and H Street Bar and Grill opened up in July of 2015. A new real estate listing says:

“Opportunity is here. Hot newly renovated property in Washington’s revitalized and popular H St. Corridor. Huge corner lot, with additional 10+ feet of sidewalk at corner of 6th and H St. Two levels of space with finished basement, three baths, ton of storage space, office space and security systems. All furnishings and build out are included. Full service bar/kitchen area and commercial equipment.”

It’s listed at $3,000,000.

In the meantime you can see 6th and H Street Bar and Grill’s menu here.


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Ed. Note: This is the final season for The Bullpen/Fairgrounds before construction starts for a new development.

From a press release:

“The Bullpen proudly kicks off the 2016 Miller Lite Summer Concert Series on Thursday, March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Admission is free, and entertainment begins at 5pm with live music featuring The Pietasters with an opening set from Warden. Hailing from Montgomery County, Maryland, Warden warms up the Bullpen stage with grooving rock instrumentals & infectious vocal harmonies. Their energizing alt­rock ballads will be sure to get the crowd on their feet. (more…)


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5828 Georgia Ave, NW

“Hey Popville,

Simple Bar and Grill on Georgia Avenue has recently been the subject of several acts of vandalism. The two front windows have been broken (twice!) and now the door has been smashed. It seems likely it’s all the work of the same people or person but who knows? Anyway if you know Wil, the owner, you know he’s a very nice guy who is a big supporter of the neighborhood. And if you’re a resident of the area you also know Simple is one of the few options available for sit down dining (and the food is good!) Having to replace the windows and buy security cameras can’t be cheap, so if folks are in the area this weekend, maybe they can throw a little business their way. Thanks.”


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From an email:

“Join us for an evening of utter madness. You’ll hear stories of everything from ‘love made me do it’ to ‘she should be straight up committed’! But hey, we’re all a little MAD, right?!

Take advantage of happy hour specials from 5-8pm. Prosecco runs all night on draft!

Thursday, March 10 from 7-9:30pm

Vendetta Bocce Bar & Tavern (Main Level) – 1212 H St. NE, Washington DC 20002

$5 Suggested Donation

Performers: Christina Boosahda, Cindy Elkins, Elizabeth Mondragon, Carla Rountree, Tory Wood, and David E. Chávez on piano.

Join us as we return to The Pinch for an afternoon of opera and musical theatre favorites, libations and one of the most appetizing pub menus around.

Sunday, March 20 from 4-6pm

The Pinch – 3548 14th Street NW, Washington DC 20010

$5 cover at door (cash, check, major credit card)

Performers: Christina Boosahda, Keely Borland, Ben Clark, Cindy Elkins, Becky Henry, Elizabeth Mondragon, Gregory Stuart, Tory Wood and David E. Chávez on piano.”

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Garden District
14th and S Street, NW

From Garden District:

“we are firing up the smoker for our reopening on sunday, february 28th at noon!

smoked and grilled sandwiches, battered and fried sides, and
german and american craft beers by the liter
in the spring we are open mon-fri at 5pm, sat/sun at 12pm
we close early for bad weather and when we run out of bbq”

Did I mention tomorrow is supposed to be 74 and Wednesday 78? Apologies if all my posts later this week are gibberish. Though an argument can be made…


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