Downtown - PoPville

“after 41 years Cafe Mozart will open its doors for the last time on January 15th”

Published January 14, 2022 at 2:35PM | Updated January 14, 2022 at 7:51PM

1331 H Street, NW

Devastating news from the irreplaceable Cafe Mozart:

“We would like to inform all of our patrons, after 41 years Cafe Mozart will open its doors for the last time on January 15th. (more…)

#end of an era

“Sad to see Naan & Beyond go!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 13, 2022 at 12:45PM

1025 Vermont Avenue, NW

Naan & Beyond moved into this location back in 2018. Previously they were located at 1710 L Street, NW for many years. Thanks to Walter for sharing the sad news from Naan & Beyond: (more…)

Last Look at Lucky Bar?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 6, 2022 at 3:15PM

Pretty much exactly how I remember the front bar after one too many one dollar Thursday nights. The front bar anyway… (more…)

#end of an era

Starting at 1pm today a new PCR testing site run by CDC and FEMA will open on F Street, NW across from the Building Museum

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 5, 2022 at 9:45AM | Updated January 6, 2022 at 1:05PM

From coronavirus.dc.gov/testing:

“CDC/FEMA/ETruNorth Operated PCR Testing Site

Beginning Wednesday, January 5 at 1:00 p.m., a new COVID-19 PCR testing site will be provided in partnership with The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Federal Emergency Management (FEMA), and eTrueNorth.

The testing site will be located at F St. NW, between 4th and 5th St – across from the National Building Museum. (more…)

New Greek Concept Philotimo from Chef Nick Stefanelli appears to near opening

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 20, 2021 at 8:45AM

1100 15th Street, NW

Thanks to Cat for sending: “Greek concept in midtown center getting ready to open up.”

Back in January 2019 we learned that The New Greek Concept from Nick Stefanelli will be called Philotimo.

A peek: (more…)

New Lunch (and breakfast) Alert: Brown Bag Now Open!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2021 at 11:35AM

1147 20th Street, NW

Thanks to Amanda for sending: “Brown Bag 20th St NW is owned by my partner’s family. Show them some love and stop by for coffee or lunch. I’ll be there picking up food at 1:15! Come thru!” (more…)

Looks Like an Another Amazon Fresh in the works

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 16, 2021 at 10:35AM

15th and L Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Amazon Retail, LLC says:

“A new Retailer’s Class “B” Full-Service Grocery Store selling beer, wine, and spirits for off -premises consumption, to include a Tasting Endorsement.” (more…)

#Midtown Center

Moi Moi opens in former Taqueria Local space on K Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 9, 2021 at 11:35AM

1627 K Street, NW

Thanks to Maggie for sending: “New restaurant next door to my office near 16th and K NW!”

Check out the menus here.

Moi Moi’s website says:

“Born in The Gambia, West Africa, Howsoon Cham known as “H.O.” came to the United States at the age of 18 to go to college. Son of a diplomat, H.O. studied international affairs at Bethany College in West Virginia on a soccer scholarship. During school breaks he worked in local restaurants to help fund his college education and quickly developed a keen interest in cooking. After graduating from college, HO following the footsteps of his father briefly worked at the Gambian Embassy, but his passion for food prevailed and he followed his heart to become a full time chef. (more…)