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“DC’s First Black Woman-Owned Brewery Opens in Shaw on Juneteenth” TODAY!!

By Prince Of Petworth


624 T Street, NW

From a press release:

“Urban Garden Brewing will open the doors to its first permanent home, Urban Garden Brewhouse, on Friday, June 19, 2026, with a Juneteenth grand opening celebration in Shaw. Founded by brewer, hospitality professional, and native Washingtonian Eamoni Collier, Urban Garden Brewing is recognized as D.C.’s first Black woman-owned brewery. The Juneteenth opening marks a major milestone for the company and a meaningful return to the former Right Proper Brewing space, where Collier spent eight years working earlier in her career.

The celebration begins at 1 PM with an official ribbon cutting, followed by a full day of beer, live Go-Go music by N2L Band, arcade games, and family-friendly programming. Opening weekend will continue on Saturday, June 20, with a brunch party at Urban Garden Brewhouse. (more…)

City-State Public House closing permanently next month.

By Prince Of Petworth


705 Edgewood Street, NE

“EST. 2021

City-State Public House is inspired by the history and culture of DC.

We serve beverages for every taste. We have all kinds of entertainment – games, live music, comedy, and events. We also excel at hosting private events and special occasions–make our flexible space your own!”

Thanks to all who sent to us, sorry for the delay in posting – there was a lot going on last week! Sorry to be sharing this sad news from City State Brewing: (more…)

“Mayor Bowser Announces Legislation to Diversify the Medical Cannabis Market with Local Beverage Partnerships”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction of the Medical Cannabis Beverage Product Amendment Act of 2026, a landmark bill designed to foster collaboration between DC’s medical cannabis and alcohol manufacturing industries. The legislation establishes a legal framework for local breweries and distilleries to partner with licensed medical cannabis manufacturers to produce cannabis-infused, alcohol-free beverages, providing economic opportunity for District businesses and increasing options for medical cannabis patients. (more…)

BREAKING: Right Proper Closing Shaw Brewpub March 1st, Moving to new “2nd generation restaurants space” somewhere in DC

By Prince Of Petworth


624 T Street, NW

Right Proper Brewing Company opened here back in December 2013. It was, what we call in the business, a GAME CHANGER.

Thanks to all who passed on the big news from Right Proper.

Some big tidbits from their IG video announcement:

Eckington is still coming, not yet but it’s coming “Summer”? Shaw location will be moving to a new “2nd generation restaurants space” somewhere in DC. Big news about who is taking over the space but they won’t say who yet. LOTS to stay tuned for. Goodness.

Any guesses on where the new space will be?

See the full vid: (more…)

Happy 12th Anniversary to Right Proper Brewing Company!!

By Prince Of Petworth


December 10th, 2013 – 624 T Street, NW

Right Proper shared the righteous news yesterday:

“Happy Birthday to us! Right Proper Brewing Company turns 12 today! The 2024 vintage of our anniversary beer, Le Flâneur, is available now at #RightProperShaw, and will soon be on draft at #RightProperBrookland.”

As a fellow Flâneur, I’ve gots to try that beer!!

And big congrats on the milestone, these days it is beyond impressive – here’s to many more!

FLASHBACK to a staggering photo of 624 T Street, NW back in 2007: (more…)

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