Brightwood Park

“What is the Official North Boundary of Petworth?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My neighbor and I have been in a heated (ok, casual) debate about the north boundary of Petworth. The Brightwood Park and Petworth wikipedia pages give conflicting information for the north border of Petworth.

Brightwood south border according to brightwood park wiki page:

Emerson Street NW to the south.

Petworth north border according to Petworth wiki page:

to the north by Hamilton Street NW

Do you have any official take on this so we can stop the madness?”

OK, OK, OK, here it goes – when I moved to Petworth in 2003 most folks I spoke to said that the north border of Petworth was firmly considered Kennedy Street though some people pushed it all the way to Missouri. From Kennedy Street to Missouri was considered Brightwood Park and north of Missouri was/is Brightwood proper. So, by order of the Prince of Petworth I officially declare the northern boundary of Petworth to be Kennedy Street, NW. Having said that, call it what you will – you people drive me crazy : ) As for the southern border…

“Just wondering if anyone else heard 4 gunshots around 2am Saturday night”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Just wondering if anyone else heard 4 gunshots around 2am Saturday night on 9th St NW between Kennedy and Jefferson? They woke me out of my sleep and sounded like they were right outside of my window. By the time I rolled over to call 911 the cops had shown up on the scene (within about 5 minutes), possibly because they were parked around the corner and heard them. Their sirens weren’t on. The cops walked the block for about 15 minutes, but seemingly didn’t see anything, so left shortly thereafter.

I sometimes wonder whether [insert whatever word you want for a person who would do this] shoots randomly in one location to lure cops to that location and away from whatever corner or location the cops are parked at in order to engage in some illicit activity. Is this possible?

I can’t figure out the point otherwise. I didn’t hear any shouting, running and it doesn’t appear anyone or anything was shot. I thought maybe I heard a car drive away, but couldn’t be sure.”

Jackie Lee’s Launches Weekend Brunch! Also Party on Saturday “o remind people that our current political situation is NOT NORMAL”

By Prince Of Petworth


116 Kennedy Street, NW

From an email:

“Jackie Lee’s just started doing brunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at 11am.
Some offerings include:

Breakfast Burritos w/ Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Smoked Caponata, and Bacon
Wisconsin Hash Browns for 2
Chicken and Waffles
and more fun hangover food

Also, we are throwing a party this Saturday to remind people that our current political situation is NOT NORMAL…”

Soup Up coming to the former Culture Coffee space on Kennedy Street

By Prince Of Petworth


709 Kennedy St, NW

ANC 4D01 Commissioner, Nancy E. Roth reports:

“I’m truly delighted to report that a local entrepreneur has signed a lease on the old Culture Coffee space to open a Soup Up in our neighborhood! This unique culinary venture was pioneered in DC at Union Market.”

Their website says:

“Soup Up is a specialty soup shop committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of natural and delicious soups. Our soups are low sodium, prepared with organic, locally grown, fresh vegetables, herbs and spices. Always made from scratch, each bowl nourishes the body and stimulates the senses. No additives, preservatives, dairy or oil is used ever. Vegan and gluten free soups are always available. Soupsters will experience the warmth of authentic homemade cooking with every enticing spoonful.”

Check out their menu here and STAY TUNED for an opening date.


right across the alley from ANXO

Straw Stick & Brick (with new owners) returning to Petworth/Brightwood Park Soon!!

By Prince Of Petworth


paper in window only has a tantalizing “Coming Soon”. 5111 Georgia Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I heard Straw, Stick, and Brick Delicatessen on Georgia Ave is re-opening. It’d be so great if that was true. SSB had great food and was a kinda fun place to meet Petworth and Brightwood Park neighbors.

I was wondering if you might know whether the re-opening rumors are true?”

What I’ve learned is that the business was sold, name and all, back in September. Now I don’t know if the new owners have decided to keep the name or not but since they bought it and already have the nice awning – I’m guessing they’ll keep the name. As to what the new Straw Stick & Brick will be – obviously there will be a major food component but I think there will also be a major coffee component. So to sum up – new owners will be opening something here soon that may or may not be named Straw Stick & Brick. And there may be coffee. STAY TUNED.

MEGA Scuttlebutt: Folks from Showtime Bar Bringing a 2nd Bar to Brightwood Park

By Prince Of Petworth


113 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Ed. Note: This tipster has a 97% accuracy rating.

So let’s get right to it – I hear the folks from the incredibly popular Showtime bar in Bloomingdale will be bringing a new bar to north country on Georgia Ave near Kennedy Street. Showtime opened in Bloomingdale back in 2013 and are perennially placed on all the ‘best of’ lists around town. Deservedly so. STAY TUNED.

“I’m hoping that corner will get less scary for our pedestrians and bus passengers, now that liquor is no longer available from 7 am through midnight every day of the week”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google street view

UPDATE 3:27pm:

I was just at the corner of Georgia Ave. and Kennedy and spoke to the building’s property manager, who told me that a licensed structural engineer looked at the wall in the basement of the Lucky Corner building today. The structural engineer determined it’s not a danger to the public.

The structural engineer’s report will be completed tomorrow and it’s expected that the Lucky Corner store will be cleared to open.

Best regards,
Nancy

From ANC 4D01 Commissioner Nancy Roth:

“The Dept. of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs has condemned the building that houses the Lucky Corner convenience store (5433 Georgia Ave. on the corner of Georgia and Kennedy St. NW). (more…)

Shots Fired around 5th and Kennedy St, NW Sunday 8:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports Sunday 8:30pm:

“Just heard six shots fired around 5th and Kennedy NW. I see lots of police driving around. They were in the alley between 4th and 5th and Kennedy and Jefferson for a long time last night. Just talked to the MPD (Monday). Six casings found in the alley. No “victims.”

The New Jackie Lee’s Soft Opens Sunday (Grand Opening Wednesday) – Have a Look Inside!!

By Prince Of Petworth


116 Kennedy Street, NW

Update on the new Jackie Lee’s on Kennedy:

“We will be opening our doors at 5pm until 12am on Sunday 11/26 and Monday 11/27. We will be closed Tuesday 11/28.

GRAND OPENING is scheduled for Wednesday 11/29.”

Ed. Note: If you’ve never been before, consult the map because there is a bit of construction going on out front and it’s a little tricky if you’re not familiar with the area.

Check out their menu here.


Photo does not do justice to how sweet this bar is.

Tons more photos after the jump. (more…)

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