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“Historic DC butcher Harvey’s Market agrees to stop selling foie gras in landmark settlement”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Animal Outlook, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to exposing cruelty in animal agriculture and promoting transparency for consumers, has achieved a significant victory in its lawsuit against Harvey’s Market. The case, filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court, challenged Harvey’s Market’s alleged deceptive advertising practices related to foie gras. As part of the settlement reached on June 26, 2025, the nearly 100-year-old butcher has agreed to permanently cease the sale of foie gras. (more…)

“Crispy, Crunchy, Budget-Friendly Bliss: Say Hello to Fancy Ranch Amish Fried Chicken” Now Open in Union Market!

By Prince Of Petworth


“Fried Chicken, waffles, sides, and draft cocktails from the upcoming Fancy Ranch pop-up by Chef Reid Shilling and Sara Quinteros Shilling. Photo by Farrah Skeiky.”

From a press release:

“Fancy Ranch Amish Fried Chicken arrives in NE DC (1309 5th Street NE) to fill a joyful, flavor-packed pop-up void from the team behind Shilling Canning Company, open at Union Market. It’s husband and wife team, Chef Reid Shilling and Sara Quinteros’ love letter to the crispy fried chicken that’s rooted in the cult favorite- and reimagined to be more accessible to all, more fun, and bursting with crunchy personality:)

The concept was cooked up by two dads with serious chops: Shilling and hospitality veteran Sheamus Feeley. But at the helm is powerhouse entrepreneur Quinteros — co-founder of Shilling, James Beard Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership alum, and the 100% woman-owner of Fancy Ranch.

While big sister Shilling Canning Company is rooted in upscale dining, Fancy Ranch is a chance to let loose. It’s casual, wallet-friendly and community-driven for finger-licking, chicken-loving folks from all walks of life, plus full of bold flavor — a celebration of comfort food done with intention.

Check out the Menu here!

The Menu: (more…)

West Porch Fridays, a new farmers market @ Union Station starts this Friday!

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“West Porch Fridays and will take place at the West Carriage Porch of Union Station. That site has historically been a destination for food and produce and we’re bringing that back every Friday from 1130am – 330pm starting June 27. The series runs until September 26. It’ll include vendors selling produce (two different farms, excited about the range of their offerings given what’s in season), bread, preserves and syrups, greens, dried herbs, ice cream, hot sauce, beer and other fun items. There will also be a hot food vendor from New Orleans called Mardi Gras Munchies.

Here’s the list of vendors for the 27th: (more…)

Ace Hardware Opening Two New Stores: Coming to Rockville and Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Caroline Angelo

From a press release:

“The Cool Hardware Company is expanding its footprint with two new Ace Hardware locations opening in Rockville, MD and Washington, DC’s Union Market neighborhood.

Set to open in late 2025 and late 2026 respectively, Rockville Ace Hardware and Union Market Ace Hardware will join the Cool Hardware Company’s network of employee-owned Ace Hardware stores throughout the DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia metro areas. (more…)

“Karravaan Opens June 19 in the Union Market District”

By Prince Of Petworth


Karravaan’s dining room photo by Birch Thomas

From a press release:

“Diners will feel transported to faraway, spice-rich lands at Karravaan (325 Morse St. NE), the gorgeous, 3,696-square-foot new restaurant set to open in the Union Market District on Thursday, June 19.

Karravaan is the brainchild of Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya, owner of the popular 14th Street restaurant Pappe, who drew inspiration from across Persian, Portuguese, Indian, Turkish and Tibetan culinary traditions for his second DC outing. Astonishing in its breadth and influences, the menu here spotlights the connections between these industrious Silk Road cultures and the ancient, criss-crossing roots of their spice-laden cuisines.

Firsts include (more…)

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