Capitol Hill

Can you go home again? “Capitol Lounge to return in Union Pub space” for One Day on April Fool’s (but not an April Fool’s)

By Prince Of Petworth


201 Massachusetts Ave, NE via Union Pub

From the press release:

“Long-time Capitol Hill bar owners and friends, Matthew Weiss & James Silk, are teaming up to bring back a favorite Capitol Hill haunt that didn’t survive the pandemic. Capitol Lounge (co-owned by Silk), the beloved House-side watering hole that permanently closed its doors in fall 2020 after a 26-year run, will return for one day to take over the space of its decades-long Senate-side friendly rival, Union Pub (owned by Weiss). The event will take place all day (11am-2:30am) on Saturday, April 1 and will feature trinkets, posters, and popular food and drink specials from the bar known for its “No Politics, No Miller Lite” motto. As such, Miller Lite will not be on the menu. (more…)

Coastline Oyster Co. Raw Bar and Seafood House coming to Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth


319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE previously home to Stanton and Greene, and before that the longtime home to Pour House.

Thanks to ps for sending: “Looks like Zoca on Capitol Hill is history. That was fast! Replacement looks like a hastily thrown together generic oyster and seafood place.”

Coastline Oyster Company’s website says:

“Grand Opening on March 1st, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Coastline Oyster Company is the newest Restaurant Concept by Chef-owner Danio Somoza and Partner Donna Serafini. Coastline Oyster Company is a raw bar, seafood house, and sports bar with a fantastic menu, live music, and a fun bar. Enjoy the games on many TVs and game time specials. We are ready for all sports fans! (more…)

Pacci’s Trattoria nears opening at Lincoln Park

By Prince Of Petworth


106 13th Street, SE

“Dear PoPville,

I’m wondering if Pacci’s in Lincoln Park is ever going to open?? I found articles dating back to 2018 saying they were going to open soon. The recently put signs on the doors”

The liquor license placards now up say: “A restaurant that will serve Italian Cuisine with 70 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 70. Sidewalk Café Endorsement with 14 seats.”

On January 17th Pacci’s wrote: “Getting the last finishing touches in place to serve you from our new sister location at Capitol Hill! Stay tuned for the opening day announcement!!!”

Pizza looks good: (more…)

The Road Closures for Tonight’s State of the Union Address

By Prince Of Petworth

From the US Capitol Police:

“On Tuesday, February 7, at 9:00 p.m., the President of the United States will deliver the State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress. To ensure everyone’s safety, the United States Capitol Police will temporarily close roads around the U.S. Capitol.

At 6:30 a.m., the following roads will be closed to the public:

Pennsylvania Avenue between First Street, NW, and Third Street, NW
Maryland Avenue between First Street, NW, and Third Street, SW
First Street between Constitution Avenue, NW, and Independence Avenue, SW

At 5:30 p.m., the following roads will be closed to the public: (more…)

“Norton Kicks Off Black History Month by Introducing Bill to Remove Emancipation Statue from Lincoln Park”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by James0806

From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today kicked off Black History Month by reintroducing her bill that would remove the Emancipation Statue from Lincoln Park in the District of Columbia, a federal park, citing its problematic depiction of the fight to achieve emancipation. The statue would be placed in a museum with an explanation of its origin and meaning. (more…)

“Sadly… the dream is dead.”

By Prince Of Petworth


229 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Thanks to Frank for sending yesterday: “My favorite annual question. is Cap Lounge finally returning?! Lights on. Paper coming down?”

Matt writes: “Sadly… the dream is dead. The Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI) bought the Capitol Lounge.”

Thought there is an ounce of hope just in from another reader: “I’m told if they reopen it won’t be in that location anyway. Not quite dead yet.”

Stay tuned.

Capitol Lounge closed after 26 years back in September 2020.

“Unsure when they’re reopening.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1250 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I walked by City Tap House on Connecticut Ave NW, south of Dupont Circle, and noticed it was dark and empty inside. Which I thought was odd, especially on a weekend. These signs were in the window. Looks like DC Health closed them temporarily for “violation of the DC food code regulations”, and the restaurant is claiming it’s due to “not having an updated business license”. (more…)

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