Neighborhoods

Press Club Cocktail Bar , “basement record bar & cocktail lounge”, Opening, nowhere near the National Press Club, this Summer!

By Prince Of Petworth


1506 19th Street, NW

Press Club Cocktail Bar’s IG says:

“from the team of Will Patton, Devin Kennedy & Hive Hospitality the best bar that doesn’t exist….yet

Press Club – A basement record bar & cocktail lounge by Will Patton & Devin Kennedy. Opening Summer 2024.”

The liquor license placard for Press Club Cocktail Bar says: (more…)

Checking in on the Duke’s Grocery Reopening Date in Dupont (and yes a Julia’s Empanada’s is coming next door!)

By Prince Of Petworth


1513 17th Street, NW

I’ve been getting lots of emails asking for a Duke’s Grocery update on 17th Street. Here ya go! Update from Duke’s:

“The renovation of our original Duke’s Grocery location on 17th Street NW in Dupont Circle is nearing completion. We’re excited to show everyone what we’ve done with the place! We don’t have a firm reopening date to share at this time, but we hope to reopen in early summer, (more…)

End of an Era: “Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier after 25 years is closing its doors May 12th.”

By Prince Of Petworth


2401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

First Brasserie Beck and now Marcel’s. Thanks to CJ for passing on the sad news:

“We regret to share with you that Marcel’s will be closing on May 12th. Since its opening in March 1999, Marcel’s has been a cornerstone of Washington, DC’s fine dining community for 25 extraordinary years.

Despite our best efforts, Marcel’s was unable to reach lease terms with the new building owner and will not be renewing its lease. (more…)

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