Neighborhoods

JUST IN and an End of an Era as 18th & U Duplex Diner announces abrupt closure “effective immediately”

By Prince Of Petworth


2004 18th Street, NW

Thanks to all who’ve passed on the sad news from Duplex Diner:

“To our staff, patrons, community, and vendors:

On May 31st JAM Holdings, owners of Duplex Diner since 2014, were notified by our landlord that he was terminating our sub-lease effective July 31, 2024. We have come to an agreement to sell our assets to our general manager who will be creating a new concept in this location, but unfortunately, we must close effective immediately. (more…)

“The Resurrection of Primrose, a Neighborhood French Bistro: Emerging Post-Pandemic with NEW Culinary, Chef, Design, and Service”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Scott Suchman

From Primrose (3000 12th Street, NE):

“Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Brookland sits Primrose– a French-Euro bistro wine bar focused on providing guests with an engaging dining experience backed by intentionality. Primrose was opened in 2017 by seasoned restaurateur and sommelier, Sebastian Zutant alongside his business partner and interior designer, Lauren Winter under the belief that food raised holistically and prepared with simplicity evokes immense joy. With sustainably sourced ingredients at the forefront of their culinary program, Primrose works in collaboration with local purveyors to curate a seasonal, rotating menu of high-quality, French-inspired dishes. Well-regarded for its eclectic yet elegant beverage program, Primrose also specializes in providing clean, low-intervention wines alongside seasonally inspired and expertly crafted cocktails. (more…)

JUST IN: The Lineup for HFStival coming back to D.C. at Nats Park

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“HFStival RETURNS TO D.C. AFTER 13 YEARS

I.M.P. AND NATIONALS PARK PRESENT THE HFStival SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

LOTTERY FOR TICKETS TO THE LEGENDARY FESTIVAL BEGINS NOW THROUGH JUNE 16

In 2005, D.C.’s first and longest-running progressive rock station moved from its place on the dial. While it was missed after its fade-out from terrestrial radio relevance, what left the greatest void was its most famous creation…the HFStival.

Starting in 1990, the HFStival was a yearly monster of an event that sold out quickly and featured the absolute best artists of that era each year, like The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction, No Doubt, Beck, Oasis, blink-182, and The Offspring.

The Washington Nationals and I.M.P. are reviving HFStival to cater to the recent explosion of acts from that era. (more…)

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