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Yo, Recessions is Turning 30!! “Resilience & Karaoke: DC’s Recessions Bar Celebrates a Milestone” – Two Day Party Later this month!!

By Prince Of Petworth

1823 L Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share a special milestone for one of Washington, DC’s longtime neighborhood establishments. Recessions Bar & Grill, a beloved downtown karaoke bar, is celebrating its 30th anniversary on November 19 and 20, 2026.

Since opening in 1996, Recessions has witnessed three decades of change in the nation’s capital. From the 2008 financial crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic and the evolving landscape of downtown DC, the bar has weathered its share of challenges while remaining a familiar gathering place for locals, office workers, and visitors alike.

Over the years, (more…)

“another Mom & Pop place is closing in DC” RIP GreenBee Cafe

By Prince Of Petworth

1129 20th Street, NW

Ed. Note: These were the folks behind the also awesome Bread and Brew, which closed in 2015.

“Dear PoPville,

I’m sad to report that another Mom & Pop place is closing in DC. The GreenBee Cafe is a woman-owned business and has been serving people in the Dupont South/Golden Triangle area since 2008. Their last day will be Thursday Oct. 29th. Hours are 10am – 2pm. (more…)

Coffee Republic Opening Franklin Square Location this Week!

By Prince Of Petworth

1401 I Street, NW previously home to a Compass Coffee

Good news at 14th and I Street, NW, Coffee Republic is having their grand opening this Thursday.

“Washington D.C, you’re invited to party with us!!! ✨

We are excited to share that the wait is finally over… Our next location opens its doors this Thursday, October 15th!

Located on the corner of 14th & I Street, near Franklin Park 🌳🥳

We’re planning a big celebration all day long! Including free drinks for the first 100 customers, giveaway totes and t-shirts for the first 300 customers… ANDDDD FREE drip coffee all day long 🤩🎉

Here’s all the deets: (more…)

Signs of the Times: Recessions Got A New Sign. Goodness. Happy 30th Anniversary to one of the greats!!

By Prince Of Petworth

1823 L Street, NW

This has stopped me in my tracks the last few times I passed it and I keep forgetting to post it – RECESSIONS got a new a sign.

So remember, “Bar and Kitchen open late night. Karaoke and Billiards. Open from 3pm till late. Serving Washington DC since 1996.”

I am so happy that Recessions is still kicking!! Respect. (more…)

Post Pub 3.0 coming to the old Post Pub space!!

By Prince Of Petworth

1422 L Street, NW

Yo!! You cannot keep the Post Pub down!!

This spot was previously home to the Persian restaurant, Kabuli Pulao, for a hot second before “temporarily” closing. And now a liquor license has been posted for the Post Pub (good thing they didn’t paint over the side signage, see above…).

I just got off the phone with the owner of Kabuli Pulao who tells me he will be reopening the space as the Post Pub as soon as the new liquor license comes through. There will be an American menu with “great sandwiches” (and more), he tells me.

The new placard for the Post Pub says: (more…)

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