Mount Vernon Squangle

PLNT CAFE coming to the former Shouk space on K Street

By Prince Of Petworth

renedering of 655 K Street, NW

Ed. Note: Shouk closed here back in 2025.

From a press release:

“PLNT Cafe, a new fast-casual dining concept from the founders of popular plant-based restaurant brand PLNT Burger, is slated to open in November / December at 655 K St. NW in DC’s Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood.

The new, 1,521-square-foot cafe concept from Just Ice Tea co-founders Seth Goldman and Spike Mendelsohn features an expanded, vegetable-forward menu created by Chef Spike that looks beyond plant-based burgers and fries to healthy dishes that appeal to a broader range of diners – vegan and otherwise. Alongside PLNT Burger’s viral menu items like the PLNT Cheeseburger and the Lil’ Chik’n Dippers, the menu will also feature (more…)

Camille Cafe Bistro coming to the former, beautiful, Petite Cerise space!

By Prince Of Petworth

1027 7th Street, NW at L Street, NW previously home to Petite Cerise

“🇫🇷 French Café & Modern Bistro
☕️ Morning Coffee & Midday Bites
🍽️ Evening Dinner & Wine
📍 Mount Vernon Square, D.C.
Coming Very Soon.”

Thanks to Jared and Page for sending word last week. Finally an update on the former Petite Cerise space. The liquor license placard for Camille says: (more…)

Mandu’s Giant Front Window Smashed Early This Morning – Not a Robbery, Pure Vandalism. Let’s Show Them (and all your favorite local spots) Some LOVE TODAY!

By Prince Of Petworth

453 K Street, NW

“Mandu
Family-run Korean Restaurant in the District of Columbia. Opened in 2006 by Chef Yesoon Lee with son Danny & daughter Jean.”

See their magnificent menus here.

Incredibly frustrating report from Mandu’s Danny Lee:

“As if running a small business isn’t hard enough these days, we have to deal with this nonsense. At 6:15 this morning a small group (hard to pick out on our cameras) threw an object through the main front window of Mandu. That’s it – nobody came in, nothing was stolen, etc. Just breaking a window to break a window.

We will get this window replaced and if we have to have an ugly board up for a day or two, so be it. The most important thing is that nobody was hurt and we are all safe.

It will take more than a group of idiots breaking a window to keep us from opening. However, if you’re reading this, please realize how tough it is for small businesses across this city and country right now. Most are barely hanging on, and something like this (especially on a Friday leading into a weekend) could potentially be the last straw. Unfortunately I have the experience of going through something like this enough times where we know how to handle things economically and move quickly in order to open, but the majority of small businesses owners do not. (more…)

Fuji Market, Japanese and Korean Goods, coming to the Squangle!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1201 5th Street, NW at M Street previously home to a very fun liquor store.

Well this is awesome. Local ANC rep Rachelle Nigro shared the exciting news:

“Fuji Market is coming to 1201 5th St NW. Today I spoke with Ms. Myung Lee, the proprietor who will be operating the space, and she confirmed the build‑out is underway. Fuji Market will offer Japanese and Korean food products, (more…)

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…)

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