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“DC-Based Culinary School, Skillette, to Open Georgetown Studio”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“DC-based cooking school and culinary lifestyle house, Skillette, will open its permanent flagship location in Georgetown this Fall. The 1,525-square-foot space will offer a cooking school, an atelier and gathering room for shared meals and culinary experiences. Just a few blocks from Julia Child’s historic Georgetown home at 3246 Prospect Street NW, Skillette has signed a long-term lease with EastBanc Inc.

Inspired by the culinary culture of Paris, (more…)

JUST IN: Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden coming to the old Talea/Cafe Deluxe space!!

By Prince Of Petworth


3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Yo!! Finally some good news. Check out Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden Alexandria’s menu menu here. “Cathedral Heights, Washington, DC (coming soon!)”

“From our flagship beer garden in Old Town Alexandria to our sports bar in Annapolis Town Center and our upcoming location in Cathedral Heights, Augie’s brings the same commitment to quality Belgian-inspired fare, carefully selected beers, and a welcoming atmosphere where neighbors become friends. Each location has its own personality, but they all share the spirit of St. Augustine, the Patron Saint of Brewers—great food, cold beer, and good company.”

LOTS of folks have been writing in asking about what’s going into the old Talea space on Wisconsin in Cathedral Heights. Today we finally found out what’s up – a spot called Auggie’s is coming! (more…)

SUPER SAD SANDWICH SCOOP: SUNdeVICH (the OG sandwich shop in Shaw) Space for Lease, Closing here at the end of the month!

By Prince Of Petworth


1314 9th Street, NW rear

ICYMI: The building that fronted 9th Street was home to the legendary A&D Bar which closed back in February 2017.

Tony wraps it up with the only words possible: “What can I say …”

OH THERE WAS A TIME…

Sundevich opened up in July ’11 in the alley off 9th Street behind 1314 9th St, NW. Sundevich opened their Capitol Hill location on January 1st, 2021. It appears that one will remain open. You can see their legendary menu here.

The lease listing for Sundevich’s Shaw space says:

“945sf one-story brick, flat-roofed box in Shaw’s Blagden Alley/Naylor Court Historic District. Was built as a garage, then was The Dog Wash for 10 years, finally was the original Sundevich, and has been so for the last 15 years. Current tenant is a renowned sandwich shop who has informed us he will vacate the space 3/31/26. (more…)

“Carla Hall Returns to the D.C. Dining Scene with bumblebirds, a Southern Fried Chicken & Cocktail Bar” Grand Opening Saturday, Regular Hours Start Monday

By Prince Of Petworth


Carla Hall, photo by Jonathan Pushnik

Last week we broke the news that bumblebirds would be replacing the Good Stuff Eatery on Capitol Hill.

From a press release:

“bumblebirds, a fast-casual pop-in celebrating Southern fried chicken sandwiches, spirited cocktails, and heartfelt hospitality, will open Monday, March 16, 2026 at 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. A grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Celebrity chef, bestselling author, and beloved television personality Carla Hall is partnering with Washington, D.C.-based Sunnyside Restaurant Group, the family-run restaurant company led by The Mendelsohns—Cathy, Harvey, Micheline, and Spike—to share a concept that’s equal parts flavor, fun, and personal history.

A longtime DMV resident, (more…)

“Why are Capitol Hill gas prices so high?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone done a backstory on the gas station between Union Station and the Capitol with the crazy gas prices? What is the deal and why do federal vehicles use it? What’s the deal?”

We’ve talked about crazy gas station prices from time to time: September 26, 2017: Does Exxon’s Gas Come with a side of Bacon or something?

and more recently (more…)

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