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Shooting in Mount Pleasant; Death Investigation (“no suspicion of foul play”) in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD (sent at 5:30am):

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 3100 block of Mt Pleasant St NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Officers and detectives are currently on the scene investigating.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

From MPD: (send at 5am): (more…)

L.A. Burdick Chocolate coming to Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


1319 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Ed. Note: This is the former American/Holiday store that closed in the year of a who knows when.

L.A. Burdick Chocolate’s website says:

“L.A. Burdick Chocolate was established in New York City in 1987, when Larry returned from Switzerland bearing a chocolate pot, guitars for cutting shapes, dipping forks and a plan to create true artisan chocolate confections. (more…)

Prince & Princess is not Dead – Restaurant Deal Fell Through

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in March of 2018 we reported that a liquor license placard had been posted for a:

“New Restaurant, serving Spanish cuisine/tapas with a vegetarian infusion. Sidewalk Café with 20 seats. Total Occupancy Load is 350 with seating for 200.”

I was wondering what was happening there and was told that the deal fell through. So your dreams of dressing in the 80s are alive and well. Until another deal is done. (more…)

Dent Place Market has opened

By Prince Of Petworth


1643 34th Street, NW

Thanks to Eric for sending:

“Wanted to pass along that Dent Place Market in Georgetown finally opened. I popped in and had a look around…the products are definitely on the more boutique/artisanal side but seemed to have a decent variety. The owner said they’re going to be adding more items, and FWIW the coffee I had was good.”

Have a look inside: (more…)

“the new fast-casual concept will explore the rich tradition of Asian street food, focusing on styles of barbecue from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Burma, as well as sushi, all served on sticks.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1728 Wisconsin Ave, NW via Loopnet

From a press release:

“Following the successful opening of Southeast Asian salad shop Bandoola Bowl this spring, owner Aung Myint will expand his presence in the Georgetown neighborhood with Sticx, coming to 1728 Wisconsin Avenue NW this fall. Occupying a 2200-square foot, 20-seat space, the new fast-casual concept will explore the rich tradition of Asian street food, focusing on styles of barbecue from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Burma, as well as sushi, all served on sticks. Myint also owns Burmese dining staple Mandalay in Silver Spring, Md. alongside three generations of family, and has a decades-long history owning, operating, and consulting restaurants in the DMV. He’ll work with longtime friend and business partner Kunakorn Sangkhankaw on developing the menu at Sticx as well. (more…)

“Crazy scary incident on Wisconsin Ave. Monday morning”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday around 8:15 a.m., a dump truck going fast downhill toward a 33 bus stopped at Wisconsin and 34th Street veered off the road and onto the sidewalk, barreling across the sidewalk in front of Hardy Middle School and narrowly missing several pedestrians who scattered to get out of its way. The driver of the truck then briefly stopped on 34th and then continued southward. I called 911, as did others on the scene (I think). It’s unclear whether the driver lost control or drove into the sidewalk intentionally. No idea if police ever stopped the driver.”

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