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“Monumental Sports & Entertainment and KPMG Announce Strategic Partnership on Fan Experience and Venue Transformation”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) unveiled a new strategic partnership with KPMG LLP, U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, as the organization’s Official Consulting & Advisory Partner, an expanded role from the existing partnership between the two companies. Under the new relationship, KPMG will employ their organization’s capabilities for driving value from innovation to help MSE redefine the future of sports by designing a leading-edge fan experience, tech-enabled venue operations, and community revitalization. The multi-year collaboration will be across the entire Monumental enterprise. (more…)

Yo! The U Street 7-E is closing, again, but check out the sale they are having!

By Prince Of Petworth


12th and U Street, NW

Thanks to Jax for the heads up: “All [Ed. Note: Most] things at U Street 7-11 are $1!

Including non-food items- batteries, chargers, all medications, car stuff, clothes, etc”

This 7-Eleven had closed in December 2022 but then reopened in June 2023.

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

Now go get yourselves some $1 Funyons while you still can!

Legendary arbiter of all cool things, TimeOut, names Mount Pleasant the 29th “coolest neighbourhood in the world”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: For the record I’ve proclaimed Mount Pleasant one of the top 5 coolest neighborhoods in the world since 1997. What an awesome group house you had Katie, Holly, Chris and co.!

But I do love that the props are coming from far and wide. Well deserved! Thanks to CD for sending TimeOut‘s “38 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World Right Now”:

“We quizzed our global network of on-the-ground experts to find the coolest neighbourhoods on the planet. These are the places to visit, like, now

29. Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is hands-down one of the most beloved neighbourhoods in DC. North of Adams Morgan and adjacent to Columbia Heights, the neighbourhood became a multicultural melting pot from the ’60s onward thanks to many Central American, African and Vietnamese immigrants putting down roots. Its culinary scene is anchored by Mount Pleasant Street, a foodie paradise packed with locally-owned restaurants that celebrate the neighbourhood’s immigrant heritage. Though it’s starting to see heavy development, residents fiercely love and protect Mount Pleasant, (more…)

BREAKING: More info on Barrel House Cafe & Bar, “European-style cafe & bar” from the owners of Wunder Garten Beer Garden

By Prince Of Petworth


1341 14th Street, NW

Yesterday we shared the huge news about Barrel House Cafe & Bar coming to the former Foxtrot/Barrel House liquors space in Logan Circle.

Check out more info on what’s coming, and who’s behind it:

“Logan Circle will soon be getting new life in a vacant and iconic landmark building (the one with the eye-catching concrete barrel storefront), formerly occupied by Foxtrot, which closed April 23, 2024.

Barrel House Cafe & Bar (1341 14th St. NW) is coming to this legendary address of Logan Circle in Spring 2025. This new European-style cafe & bar concept is (more…)

In happier H Street, NE News “Tapori: a New Regional Indian Street Food Culinary from the Partners of White Hot Restaurant, Daru-OPENING LATE FALL 2024”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Dante Datta and Chef Suresh Sundas”

From an email:

“Industry Veterans and community connectors Dante Datta and Chef Suresh Sundas (of MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand 2022 and 2023, Food & Wine 2024 Global Tastemaker, & New York Times ‘22 Best New Restaurant, Daru) are thrilled to announce their newest offering to the city of Washington, D.C., Tapori, which will celebrate Indian Street Food with the power to bridge communities through culinary prowess with regional dishes and cocktails from their native homeland.

Located in The District’’s historic H St corridor, Tapori, (600 H Street NE, Suite E. Ed. Note: previously home to Fancy Radish) was stimulated by the Hindi word which translates to “vagabond” or “rowdy,” and also describes the vibrant street culture in India- a genre that has been featured in Bollywood films such as Rangeela. Opening in late fall 2024, (more…)

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