Foggy Bottom

Phari’s Photos – Snow’s Court, Foggy Bottom

By Prince Of Petworth

Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.

“Originally founded in 1858 by C. A. Snow, the publisher of the National Intelligencer (DC’s first newspaper which ran from 1800 to 1870), Snow’s Court is one of the original alley dwellings in the district. In its earlier years, the alley was home to Irish immigrants, wounded Union soliders, and freed African-Americans who moved to DC at the end of the Civil War. Today, these renovated rowhouses are a reminder of DC’s rich history. The alley is located between 25th and 26th Streets NW, south of K St. NW, near GWU.”

About those Helicopters and 8:30pm in Foggy Bottom

By Prince Of Petworth


3rd and Massachusetts Ave, NW

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About those helicopters everyone started reporting around 7:30pm Saturday night, Alan Henney reported: “CRASH, BAILOUT and MANHUNT— i/a/o 2nd St and Massachusetts Ave NW-DC. Both Eagle and Falcon assisting after the suspect bailed from a carjacked auto that wrecked.”


via google maps

And in Foggy Bottom around 8:30pm:

“Alert: Armed Robbery Investigation at 2031hrs in the 2400 block of Pennsylvania Ave, NW. Lookout for two B/M’s, 20’s. Both armed with an AK-47’s. Fled in Gray Nissan Altima with temp tags and a black Lexus SUV.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″

“This is not the end, just a pause.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1916 I Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

A friend walked by Filter and he told me the espresso machine and most of the stuff inside was gone? Are they closing? moving? I know they have been closed since the beginning of the pandemic, with that part of town with very few workers, nothing would surprise me.”

I stopped by over the weekend and saw this sign on their door: (more…)

“Bôn Matcha will open its I St windows for the last time on December 13”

By Prince Of Petworth


outside 1928 I Street, NW via IG

Thanks to Emily for passing on from Bon Matcha:

“After careful thought and consideration, we regret to say that Bôn Matcha will open its I St windows for the last time on December 13, 2020. For the past three years it has been our great joy and privilege to celebrate our heritage as Asian Americans with all of you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your routines for self-care, your weekend treats, and your midday breaks. Though we close our windows for now, we confess that we don’t believe this is goodbye, but rather, until next time. We have been blessed to be a part of your stories, and we promise that we have many more we’d like to tell. We eagerly look forward to the new hope and opportunity that tomorrow brings and hope to see you soon.” (more…)

District Commons not reopening either

By Prince Of Petworth


2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Earlier this morning we learned that Burger, Tap and Shake would not be reopening their current Foggy Bottom location. Thanks to Seth for passing on the announcement from District Commons:

“We are sad to say we will not be reopening. Thanks to all of our wonderful guests, staff, chefs and managers. We had a great run. Everyone stay safe & healthy!” (more…)

“Goodbye….for now, burger lovers.”

By Prince Of Petworth


2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Thanks to Katy for passing on from Burger Tap & Shake:

“Goodbye….for now, burger lovers.

We had hoped we could re-open here in Foggy Bottom sometime this year and see all of you again. Sadly, we find we simply can’t at this time. Hopefully, we’ll see you again in a spiffy new location. Stay safe & healthy!” (more…)

Pho Joint Popping Up at Duke’s Grocery in Foggy Bottom plus Toddy Bar’s fall cocktails also launching at Dupont spot

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Duke’s Grocery

From a press release:

“It’s a busy Tuesday at the local Duke’s Grocery gastropubs in the District, celebrating the launch of the pop-up Pho Joint and the unveiling of the Toddy Bar’s fall cocktails.

Pho Joint Menu – Pop Up @ Duke’s Grocery Foggy Bottom

The Pho Joint, housed at the Duke’s location in Foggy Bottom, offers five kinds of the beloved Vietnamese soup for dine in, takeout and delivery via UberEats, GrubHub and Doordash. This new venture is borne from a deep appreciation of the classic Vietnamese soup, and a desire to provide more hearty, healthy and delicious options overall. (more…)

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