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Check Out the Magnificent Girl and the Vine Now Open in Takoma Park

By Prince Of Petworth


Photos by Grant

Check out the menus: The Girl & The Vine menu (PDF) and The Girl and The Vine bev menu (PDF)

From a press release:

“The Girl & The Vine announces that it has opened for regular hours starting Wednesday, April 24th. Located at 7071 Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park MD The Girl & The Vine is quickly becoming the neighborhood spot to grab a drink and a sandwich for lunch or dinner.

The neighborhood market, cafe, and wine bar features upwards of 100 wines by the bottle that can be enjoyed in the cafe or on the patio, or to be taken home, as well as a rotation of selected wines by the glass. (more…)

New Wine Market/Bar & Deli, The Girl & The Vine, coming to Takoma Park in March

By Prince Of Petworth


7071 Carroll Ave

HUGE news for Takoma Park!!

From a press release:

“The Girl & The Vine, a neighborhood wine, food market and bar to offer 
unique food and beverages in the heart of the Takoma Park community.

Takoma Park residents announce the March opening of The Girl & The Vine, located at 7071 Carroll Avenue. The neighborhood market will feature a thoughtful selection of food and beverages including wine, beers, cocktails, coffees and teas, as well as sandwiches, salads, bread, meats and cheeses, and more.

With indoor/outdoor seating, ample parking, extensive hours seven days a week and counter service, customers can drop into the casual, bright, and inviting space to purchase: (more…)

Giant Chicken on a Chair!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

There’s long been a picture of a chicken in a green chair on the front lawn of a house on Blair Rd. NW near the Maryland border. Every time I pass it I wonder why its there since it’s very strange; there aren’t any obvious reasons for it. Why is the house is displaying it?”

Ed. Note: I believe this is what my cousins across the pond call zeitgenossische Kunst. You know, contemporary art! Although maybe it’s a subtle nod to the plight of those who wish to keep chickens in their backyard? Either way, it is fun to say zeitgenossische Kunst.

Cielo Rojo, “fine-casual Mexican restaurant” opens in Takoma Park

By Prince Of Petworth


Inside 7056 Carroll Avenue. Photo courtesy Cielo Rojo

From the Old Takoma Business Assocation:

“Cielo Rojo is now open now at 7056 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park. This new family-owned, fine-casual Mexican restaurant serves traditional cuisine including tacos, enchiladas, pozole, gorditas, carnitas, salsas, moles and more. Tortillas are handmade in-house, grinding their heirloom corn that comes from Oaxaca, Mexico. There is a carefully crafted tequila and mezcal menu and cocktails. (more…)

West African restaurant, Mansa Kunda, opens in Takoma Park

By Prince Of Petworth


via Mansa Kunda

Thanks to Evan for sending:

“Heads up on a new West African restaurant serving (currently) breakfast through dinner that just opened in Takoma Park in the last couple weeks. Only seen a couple people in the place yet, but it looks nice and has a heck of a long wine list for such a small space. Near Erie & Flower Aves.”

Check out their menu here.

Mansa Kunda’s website says: (more…)

“The cafeteria style menu changes daily and now includes Vegaritos bowls and Elife smoothies and salads.”

By Prince Of Petworth


341 Cedar Street, NW courtesy Old Takoma Business Association

From the Old Takoma Business Association:

“Elife Restaurant, formerly Evolve, located at 341 Cedar St, NW in the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC is part of the collection of vegan soul food restaurants owned by founder, Dr. Baruch Ben-Yehudah. This location opened in 2014 and, in addition to this name change, is now incorporating menu items from its sister restaurants in Capitol Heights, MD, Anacostia as well as Vegaritos, formerly at 6904 4th St, NW. (more…)

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