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“TRAFFIC ADVISORY: American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)”

Published February 28, 2020 at 4:15PM

Photo by PoPville flickr user small craft

From MPD:

“From Friday, February 28, 2020 through Tuesday, March 3, 2020, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures and parking restrictions the public and motorists should take into consideration.

The following streets will be closed from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 3, 2020: (more…)

#convention center

Today’s Rental was chosen for the brickwork, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 25, 2020 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 6th and M Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1900 / 1br – 800ft2 – 1BR Full of light, 1 Block to Metro! (Mt Vernon Square, Shaw, Chinatown) (more…)

“There is a taco bar”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 21, 2020 at 9:15AM | Updated February 25, 2020 at 11:22AM

504 K Street, NW. Photo by Kate Pena

Thanks to Dennis for sending:

“The new 7-Eleven in Mount Vernon Square just opened today and it is fancy! There is a taco bar and instant coffee machines.” (more…)

#tacos

Today’s Rental was chosen for the first photo

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 18, 2020 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at ridge st nw near 5th st nw. The Craigslist ad says:

“$4950 / 3br – 2210ft2 – 3 bath new construction. 1/2 month free rent ! (NW/Mt Vernon Sq/Shaw) (more…)

Play Off Pizza Sports Bar coming to Mount Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 11, 2020 at 10:22PM

924 5th Street, NW

Somebody’s finally taking over the old High G Paint Company space. The liquor license placard for Play Off Pizza says:

“Sports Bar with pizza, wings, and other bar food. Total Occupancy Load of 199 with seating for 199. Licensee is applying to include Sports Wagering (more…)

#pizza

Pearl’s Bagels Update: “it’s looking like late March or early April”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 7, 2020 at 11:30AM

From the owners:

“Construction is well underway and ‪we want to be open yesterday, but it’s looking like late March or early April. We are so honored and humbled that so many people are excited our arrival, but please don’t hold us to that date as there are many balls in the air that we don’t have control over. We can’t wait to start providing Shaw/Mount Vernon a steady supply of bagels! (more…)

Waffle Shop Rising with a Stellina Pizzeria too

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 5, 2020 at 10:15AM

6th and K Street, NW

Back in December we learned that:

“Situated on the corner of 6th and K Streets, Stellina Pizzeria’s second location will occupy 2,700-square-feet within The Waffle Shop, a reincarnated version of the iconic D.C. greasy spoon that once stood on 10th Street NW.”

Thanks to John for sending a photo of the restored signage above.

This is a few storefronts west of the 7-Eleven coming with the sidewalk cafe (now hiring): (more…)

Toscana Market applies for liquor license in Mount Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 3, 2020 at 10:22PM

440 K Street, NW

The placard for Toscana Market says:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant serving Italian cuisine with handmade pasta and original Italian ingredients. Applicant is applying for a Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 25 seats. Total seating inside is 60 with a Total Occupancy Load of 70.” (more…)