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“Late Checkout and Nº 31 Transform a Former Motel into a Hidden Garden with Cocktails, Mediterranean-Inspired Dining and a 30-Room Boutique Stay”

By Prince Of Petworth

4th and Penn streets NE courtesy EDENS

From a press release:

“Continuing its vision of creating places in Union Market District where community, design and culture come together in unexpected settings, today EDENS unveiled plans for Late Checkout and Nº 31. By next year, the corner of 4th and Penn streets NE will be transformed into a welcoming oasis in the heart of the city, where elevated hospitality offers many reasons to stay.

“Late Checkout is the kind of place everyone will want to be—whether you disappear into the garden for an afternoon, let a drink turn into dinner or bring an out-of-town guest to an experience that could only exist in Union Market District,” said Jodie W. McLean, CEO of EDENS. “And if you’re still not ready to leave, you can settle into one of our guest rooms. This is not simply a new place to stay; it’s an entirely new way to experience hospitality.”

The site’s potential first came into focus last year when EDENS debuted Union Market by Design: Room Service, inviting Washington to wander through motel rooms transformed by interior designers, artisans, fine artists and home and lifestyle brands. The two-week event revealed what 7,000 visitors saw firsthand: there is an appetite in DC for unexpected places to gather; an obsolete motel wanted a new life, and EDENS is now delivering it.

Your Arrival is Just the Beginning. (more…)

“Open Road and an all-new, all-day cafe and wine bar concept, Cove, will open in Q4 2026, marking a significant hospitality investment in Friendship Heights.”

By Prince Of Petworth

5471 Wisconsin Ave

From a press release:

“CCLC announces that The Collection at Chevy Chase will welcome two new restaurants from Metropolitan Hospitality Group (MHG) in the fourth
quarter of 2026. The investment brings two distinctly different dining experiences by one of the D.C. region’s most established hospitality operators to Maryland for the first time. MHG is bringing a new location of Open Road, its beloved American restaurant and gathering place, to 5471 Wisconsin Avenue with a nautical spin, alongside an entirely new concept: Cove, an all-day cafe and wine bar, that will make its debut at The Collection. Together, the dual restaurant openings represent a significant expansion for MHG and a strong signal of confidence in Friendship Heights, as the locally owned hospitality group extends beyond its existing D.C. and Northern Virginia footprint. (more…)

Speaking of Historic – Yenching Palace Menu!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Archeological Finds is made possible by the Friends of the Antonio Meucci Society. Should you come across any old DC photos or ephemera from your or your family’s collection please send to [email protected] or DM us at one of our socials @PoPville thanks!

Well this is awesome. Thanks to my neighbor for gifting me this magnificent Yenching Palace menu she found in her menu drawer. Fully intact!!

MORE PHOTOS of the menu: (more…)

“We’ve heard of 3 or 4% fair wage charges….. but 20% ?!! which doesn’t include tip.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Did restaurant week yesterday. We’ve heard of 3 or 4% fair wage charges….. but 20% ?!! which doesn’t include tip. anyone else seeing these type of charges? is there any way to know before going to a restaurant if they have these?”

Note: It’s a bit confusing isn’t it? Will “provide competitive wages and benefits to both kitchen and service staff.” Aren’t servers, “service staff.” So is one not expected to tip since they are being compensated with this fee? Is this just to cover minimum wage? What is the tipping etiquette here?

Normally I Don’t Indulge in “National _______ Days” but I’ll make an exception for Soft Serve!

By Prince Of Petworth

Especially *Free* Ice Cream:

“National Soft Serve Day at Marv’s!🍦 This Wednesday, August 19, the first 50 soft servs (yes, we stylize ours without the ‘e’) are FREE with the purchase of any of our signature hot dogs!

Come for the dogs. Get the soft serv. Get here early.

📍 4936 Wisconsin Ave NW”

Another great option with the bonus of being for a good cause: (more…)

Arepa Zone: “After 12 years in business, we’re facing the biggest challenge we’ve ever encountered.”

By Prince Of Petworth

1121 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Alexandra for passing on the tough request from the Arepa Zone:

“This update is a tough one to write.

If you’re a personal friend, you’ve probably already heard a little about what we’re going through. If not, we wanted to share honestly where Arepa Zone is today.

After 12 years in business, we’re facing the biggest challenge we’ve ever encountered. (more…)

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