Mount Vernon Squangle

Unfortunate Exclusive: “Present Company Public House will be closing to the public on May 31st.”

By Prince Of Petworth


438 Massachusetts Ave, NW

A farewell note from the folks at Present Company Public House:

“To our wonderful community,

We’ve been putting this off for a long time – maybe longer than we should have – because it’s a difficult reality to confront. And because it’s been a rough several years for the DC restaurant and bar scene, and it’s sad to chalk up another tally on the wrong side of the board. But it’s time to say goodbye.

Present Company Public House will be closing to the public on May 31st.

It’s been a challenging ride, (more…)

“Tragic day – bartaco closed in Mount Vernon Square… tell me why”

By Prince Of Petworth


1025 5th Street, NW at K Street

“our mt. vernon location is permanently closed.

we’re incredibly grateful to the guests, team members, and community who have supported us here. we hope to keep seeing familiar faces in the dmv area at the wharf, pike + rose in bethesda, md and a new location opening in loudoun, va in late 2026.”

Thanks to Jason for sending last Wednesday: “Looks like BarTaco at 5th & K is calling it quits. Full on moving out kitchen equipment and dining room is almost empty. :(”

Thanks to Ruben for sending the bartaco closing note: (more…)

Update: For Lease Ads Spotted for Metier and Kinship space. Metier and Kinship Closing Soon!

By Prince Of Petworth


1015 7th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about whether Kinship is closing? I have been trying to make reservations for any date in January, and nothing is available. It really isn’t possible to imagine every 2 seat table is reserved for every day in January. I wrote directly to them, but haven’t heard back.”

Update: A reader sends for lease ads for the space: (more…)

Did anyone lose a possible engagement ring?

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emma K Alexandra

“Dear PoPville,

I found a gold ring with large stone on NY Ave NW between 9th and 10th, I stuck around for a few minutes but no one came looking for it so I panic decided to pick it up and let you know. Fingers crossed it’s someone local that knows to ping you!”

If this is your ring and you can describe it please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP to see if it’s the one.

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