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“SATURDAY, JUNE 19: Sandlot DC to Commemorate Juneteenth, Promote Local Black Restaurant Owners and Chefs”

Published June 18, 2021 at 4:05PM

2715 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo via Georgetown BID

From a press release:

“This Saturday, June 19, join the Sandlot DC in collaboration with Uber Eats to celebrate Black culture, history, and food at the Sandlot Georgetown. The Juneteenth event will showcase and uplift the contributions of local Black-owned restaurants, chefs, caterers, and food truck operators to the district, and is made possible by EatOkra, Suite Nation, and &Access.

WHAT: Sandlot DC Juneteenth Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, June 19, 2021, 2 – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Sandlot Georgetown, located at 2715 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (more…)

“Downtown Officina Cafe?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 18, 2021 at 1:45PM

1615 L Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Thought this was supposed to open in April but I haven’t seen any progress. Does anyone know anything? Downtown needs a new lunch spot.”

Their website still says coming soon: (more…)

2amys has reopened for indoor dining!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 18, 2021 at 11:45AM

3715 Macomb Street, NW just off Wisconsin Ave

Thanks to Tina for sending from 2amys: “we have reopened for in-person dining at last. (more…)

#pizza

La Bise Opens Friday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 17, 2021 at 12:45PM

800 Connecticut Avenue, NW photo by Greg Powers

La Bise menu (PDF)

Photo by Greg Powers

From a fact sheet about Ashok Bajaj’s La Bise (former home to the Oval Room):

“Opened: June 18, 2021

Hours of Operation: (more…)

#French

“best drunken noodle available by delivery?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 17, 2021 at 11:55AM

Photo by Rex Block

Sean asked us: “Have we done best drunken noodle available by delivery???”

The early recommendations: (more…)

“Great Wall Szechuan House is open for dining again!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 17, 2021 at 10:35AM

1527 14th Street, NW photo by Takehiro Nakamura

Thanks to Takehiro for the wonderful heads up last night: “Great Wall Szechuan House is open for dining again! Not just take away anymore. And they are doing hotpot again!”

Check out their menu here and enjoy!

Hours are currently: (more…)

#PSA

Update: Smoke and Barrel’s Reopening in Adams Morgan MONDAY, JUNE 21ST

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 16, 2021 at 11:35AM | Updated June 17, 2021 at 9:34AM

UPDATE (thanks to Mitchell): “RE-OPENING MONDAY, JUNE 21ST*

*If all goes as planned.”

Last month we learned that “Smoke & Barrel is preparing to reopen after a pandemic hiatus of 5 months.” I noticed a streatery being constructed which hopefully means not too much longer. (more…)

“Normally we post things that are fun or yummy, but tonight (Sunday) it is of the stray bullet that hit Gogi Yogi.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 16, 2021 at 9:35AM

1921 8th Street, NW via Gogi Yogi

Lots of folks wrote in about shots fired (scroll to bottom of link) in Shaw on Sunday around 7pm. I missed the following from Gogi Yogi:

“Normally we post things that are fun or yummy, but tonight it is of the stray bullet that hit Gogi Yogi. Fortunately, no one was hurt this time, but the trend of criminality & lawlessness in Shaw is destroying businesses and lives. (more…)

Butter Me Up posts Liquor License Placard on T Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 16, 2021 at 8:45AM

1409 T Street, NW (formerly home to Taqueria Nacional)

The placard for Butter Me Up says:

“The Establishment will be a Class C Restaurant serving breakfast and brunch food along with beverages. Seating Capacity of 60 inside and a Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 20 seats. Total Occupancy Load of 83.” (more…)

PSA: “crunchy boi is the best turkey sub in DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 15, 2021 at 2:35PM

Thanks to Emily for sending this reminder and delicious looking photo from Compliments Only (1630 14th Street, NW.) I finally tried one and can confirm absolutely top notch.

#sandwiches