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“Scary Incident on the Capital Crescent Trail Last Night”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DCbmyers

“Dear PoPville,

I am writing to report a really scary incident that happened to me on the Capital Crescent Trail.

I was biking last night around 9pm on the trail toward Georgetown and it was dark outside (I usually don’t bike this trail that late but today I happened to start my ride later and I found myself in the dark). I was actually feeling really good because I was going faster than I normally go and I was actively thinking how proud of myself I was. All of a sudden – the Key bridge by the entrance of the trail in sight – a rabbit jumps out in front of me. I quickly dodge it but the quick motion causes my chain to come off. I am kinda laughing at myself at how foolish I was to almost be taken out by a rabbit- when I notice two men approaching me and shouting drunkenly in the dark (coming from Georgetown). Living in dc for 5 years I (sadly) am pretty used to this and so I ignore them and put my chain back on. Then I notice they are sprinting towards me (more…)

The Sovereign Reopens Today and “will be tapping some very special kegs”

By Prince Of Petworth

From The Sovereign:

“We’re Back! The Sovereign Reopens July 21st
Open for dinner Wednesdays through Sundays

Oh, how we’ve missed you. Mark your calendars, hop on the group chat, and peep the rare beers we’ve scored for you – it’s time to celebrate the return of The Sovereign. We’re reopening on Wednesday, July 21st at 5 o’clock and (true to form) will be tapping some very special kegs from our vault to mark the occasion, including: (more…)

“Popular clothing retailers Aerie and Everlane coming to M Street in Georgetown”

By Prince Of Petworth


rendering 3235 M Street, NW

From a press release:

“Washington, D.C.-based developer and property manager, EastBanc, today announced the signing of two leases that will bring popular clothing retailers Aerie and Everlane to M Street in Georgetown this fall. The two brands join EastBanc’s growing list of retail tenants in the historic neighborhood as retailers continue to expand brick and mortar locations following the pandemic.

Aerie, one of the fastest growing brands in the apparel industry, will lease 7,700 square feet at its 3235 M Street NW location. (more…)

“Spotted! Boat in Georgetown Canal”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by 4JRCook

“Dear PoPville,

Saw this tonight on my evening stroll. It’s docked at the bridge on 31st between K and M St. NW, and was NOT there midday today (Sunday). Crazy!! Would love to know the backstory on how it got there and what’s next for it” (more…)

“Clyde’s Restaurant Group to Open New Cocktail-centric Bar + Restaurant ‘Fitzgerald’s’ in Historic Georgetown on Saturday”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Rey Lopez

Fitz Menu Middle Pannel – Food (PDF)

Fitz Menu Right Pannel – Wine (PDF)

Fitzgerald Beverage Menu 2021 (PDF)

From a press release:

“Clyde’s Restaurant Group is pleased to announce their new cocktail-centric bar and restaurant Fitzgerald’s (1232 36th Street, NW) – replacing former bar concept F. Scott’s – is opening on Saturday, June 26th, 2021. Hours of operation will be Wednesday through Sunday, 5pm until closing. Fitgerald’s will celebrate a return to classic Georgetown, elegance, embracing historic connections, while adding an elevated emphasis on food from critically-acclaimed Executive Chef Kyoo Eom and a modern bar program lead by General Manager and Beverage Director Brian Zipin – both also of next door culinary sibling and award-winning fine dining restaurant 1789. (more…)

“SATURDAY, JUNE 19: Sandlot DC to Commemorate Juneteenth, Promote Local Black Restaurant Owners and Chefs”

By Prince Of Petworth


2715 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo via Georgetown BID

From a press release:

“This Saturday, June 19, join the Sandlot DC in collaboration with Uber Eats to celebrate Black culture, history, and food at the Sandlot Georgetown. The Juneteenth event will showcase and uplift the contributions of local Black-owned restaurants, chefs, caterers, and food truck operators to the district, and is made possible by EatOkra, Suite Nation, and &Access.

WHAT: Sandlot DC Juneteenth Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, June 19, 2021, 2 – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Sandlot Georgetown, located at 2715 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (more…)

“Ahead of Juneteenth, Norton Introduces Georgetown Waterfront Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by laurabl

From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Ahead of Juneteenth, on Saturday, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and a day after the House passed a bill establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a bill to authorize the establishment of a memorial on federal land in the District of Columbia to honor enslaved individuals who disembarked at the Georgetown waterfront. The commemorative work, to be established by the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour, would honor the enslaved individuals’ presence, celebrate their contributions to history and recognize their resilience and fortitude.

“This week, we recognize Juneteenth, which marks the arrival of the news of emancipation to enslaved African Americans in Confederate-controlled Texas–two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued–the final end of slavery in the United States,” Norton said. “Juneteenth celebrates the culmination of the long struggle for freedom from bondage in the United States. This monumental event prompts us to reflect on the past and look to the future. This bill provides for the creation of a powerful marker of truth-telling and remembrance. Let us honor the personhood of these individuals, who were repeatedly assumed to have none, so that they will never be forgotten.”

Norton’s introductory statement follows. (more…)

Stephen Starr Hoping to Bring a “mega Italian concept” to former Dean and Deluca space

By Prince Of Petworth


3276 M Street, NW via the Georgetown BID

From the Georgetown BID:

“We’re interpreting “mega Italian concept” as “you’ll be going one to two pant sizes up.” Stephen Starr announced Tuesday that he’s opening his own Italian restaurant and market in the former Dean & DeLuca space at 3276 M St NW. Starr, of Le Diplomate and St. Anselm fame, (more…)

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