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Uh Oh, The District’s Last Godiva is Closing Monday

Published March 23, 2017 at 3:30PM

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Photo by PoPville flickr user ashleykalena

A reader reports:

“I just stopped in today and was informed by the staff that unfortunately this wonderful place of joy is closing for good. I loved coming here, the staff was always nice expecially the manager. I just thought I’d share with readers, they’re having a 40% off sale and closing their doors for good on Monday at 6 pm. This was the last Godiva in DC left after Union Station & Connecticut Avenue previously closed : ( ”

It’s ok, just think of Uncle Joe.

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Adam Fagen

Updates when we learn what becomes of the cool little building at 3239 M St NW:

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via google maps

Firm that did New York City’s High Line picked to develop the Georgetown Canal Plan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 16, 2017 at 4:00PM | Updated March 17, 2017 at 9:18AM

From a press release (h/t Bradley Peniston):

“Georgetown Heritage has selected James Corner Field Operations, the celebrated urban design and landscape architecture firm known for New York City’s High Line, to develop the Georgetown Canal Plan, a comprehensive master plan for a one-mile section of the Chesapeake and Ohio National Historical Park (C&O Canal NHP) in Georgetown. The National Park Service (NPS), Georgetown Heritage, and the D.C. Office of Planning will work with the community to restore, reimagine and revitalize this treasured historic place. (more…)

“Huzzah for whimsical creativity”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 14, 2017 at 10:05PM

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Hell yes huzzah!! Thanks to Horacio for sending this sweet find:

“My friends and I came across this miniature woman, owl, and BBQ combo inside this tree hollow along the C&O Canal in Georgetown. Huzzah for whimsical creativity in the District!”

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#Awesome

Looks Like the End is Nigh for a Great Georgetown Mural

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 16, 2017 at 10:05PM

I’ve always loved this mural above Paolo’s:

Looks like the end is nigh:

Nothing Says Home Security Like a Partridge

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 15, 2017 at 10:02PM

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Or is that a pheasant? Either way!!

Choco Shawarma, Crêperie/Hookah Lounge, Now Open and There’s a lot going on…

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 14, 2017 at 10:22PM

1027 31st Street, NW

“Choco Shawarma is a unique fast food concept and new dine-in/ carry out restaurant in the heart of Georgetown

We provide Sweet & Savory Crepes, Waffle, Funnel Cake, Hot & Cold Coffee / Drinks , Beverages, Shakes, Smoothies, NUTELLA Salad, Hookah and other unique recipes based on different theme”

looking north towards Chez Billy Sud and M Street

Timberland coming to the old Reebok space in Georgetown?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 13, 2017 at 10:05PM

1251 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Looks like it.

Either way I’ll take this opportunity to play some Beastie Boys with Q-Tip: I Got the Timbos on the toes and this is how it goes…

‘Jazz is Phish’ coming to Gypsy Sally’s Saturday, February 18th

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 10, 2017 at 11:30AM

From an email:

“Gypsy Sally’s is pleased to present an evening with Jazz is Phish featuring member of Trey Anastasio Band, Pretty Lights, Kung Fu & More on Saturday, February 18th.

JAZZ IS PHISH

JAZZ IS PHISH is an instrumental tribute to Phish inspired by the popular tribute to The Grateful Dead, “Jazz is Dead.” JAZZ IS PHSH is a collective of prominent musicians from the jazz and jam scenes that have come together in their appreciation of Phish music to reimagine Phish in an instrumental, jazz fusion setting! (more…)

“Sequoia closes its doors for the most anticipated renovation in Washington, DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 7, 2017 at 4:15PM

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Thanks to Jamie for sending word:

“Saw that they bulldozed the outside bar already! Needing a mojito on this 70 degree day….”

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Photo by Jamie Fuller

Sweet City Signs – Georgetown Restored

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 2, 2017 at 10:05PM

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Photo by Van Hillard

Thanks to Van for sending this great shot of the restored neon Georgetown sign: “where the jewelry joint was over by where Au Pied De Cochon used to be—I find myself increasingly using past tense when referencing Georgetown.”