829 Upshur Street, NW formerly home to Petworth Citizen and Island Cafe before them

Thanks to a reader for asking: “Entitlement Lounge on Upshur closed?” Google has them listed as Temporarily closed and their website is still live but their IG hasn’t been updated since September, for their 2 year anniversary. A lone comment asks two weeks ago: “Why yall not open???”

Stay tuned.



1601 Rhode Island Ave, NE via Public Option

From The Public Option:

“As winter sets in, The Public Option is taking a pause to reflect on our journey over the past eight years. We’re exploring potential directions for the future, including the possibility of evolving into a community-based cooperative or a non-profit arts venture.

We’re open this weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (12/15 – 12/17) with punk bands playing Friday & Sunday, and Saturday we’re featuring a southern rock band.” (more…)


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