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“Nando’s Appreciates the Unappreciated on Friday March 7th, and Feeds Federal Workers—for Free. (No five-bullet-point emails required.)”

Published March 5, 2025 at 3:45PM

“Nando’s Gives Away Their Signature Chicken to Federal Workers (Threatened, Fired, and Otherwise) at All DC-Area Restaurants on Friday, National Employee Appreciation Day

In celebration of National Employee Appreciation Day (that’s a thing), Nando’s PERi-PERi will feed federal workers for free on Friday March 7th. No proof-of-life emails required.

In a nod to the unappreciated federal workforce, all current and recently laid off federal workers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia can dash to Nando’s for a free quarter-chicken and chips (fries) from 2pm to 5pm Friday. (more…)

#free
#PSA

Timber Pizza is taking over the old Slash Run space! HOWEVER

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2025 at 10:30AM

201 Upshur Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if you’ve heard any scuttlebutt on something coming to the former Slash Run spot? The outside has been painted, I’ve seen people in there working a couple days this week, and today noticed a Timber Pizza sign on the door??? (more…)

“Argentinian Tango Bar & Pastry Shop on H!” Check out Tango Pastry’s Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2025 at 10:00AM

408 H Street, NE

Thanks to James for sending the great news about Tango Pastry:

“Seems we’re going to have an Argentinian bar/pastry shop at 408 H Street NE!

This will be replacing Khepra (which closed back in 2020.)”

Tango Pastry’s website says:

“Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef brings the rich flavors and traditions of homemade Argentine cuisine to the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. (more…)

Alarming Eaton Exclaimer, Chef Matt Baker Responds

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2025 at 2:30PM

Thanks to D. and others for passing on the note from Eaton DC (1201 K Street NW.)

Chef Baker’s response: (more…)

Pitango Gelato coming to 14th Street in Logan?!?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2025 at 11:15AM

Thanks to a reliable tipster for sending:

“Pitango coming to spot next to Doi Moi (14th Street)”

Bit of an ice cream hub forming over there… (more…)

Fight Club: “Well as the saying goes all good things must come to an end”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2025 at 10:30AM

633 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

Sad news from Capitol Hill as Fight Club shared the sad news over the weekend:

“Well as the saying goes all good things must come to an end and so we have come to our end. Sunday March 2nd will be our last day of service. (more…)