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“Capitol Hill Pete’s Diner Cat Missing”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking around Capitol Hill earlier and noticed a sign that Xing Xing, the indoor/outdoor black cat that hangs out at Pete’s Diner, owned by PD’s owner Gum, is missing! This cat is a Capitol Hill institution.”

“News about The Lane at Ivy City. After much consideration, I have made the difficult decision to close the doors effective immediately.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1408 Okie Street, NE via The Lane

Ed. Note: In December we spoke about the ‘Grownup Indoor Playground Club at The Lane Ivy City’”

Thanks to J. for passing on from The Lane:

“Dear Friends,

I am reaching out with mixed emotions to share some news about The Lane at Ivy City. After much consideration, I have made the difficult decision to close the doors effective immediately. (more…)

Update: “Just spoke with the staff they open at 4 today.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1250 9th Street, NW

Update from a twitter reply: “Walked by yesterday and looked like there was construction/painting going on inside. So I’d expect it’s temporary.”

Another Update: “From a 1/29 email: “Ghostburger is offline this week to add a bit of polish in our dining room. Don’t worry though, while we are hard at work in Shaw, you can still order (Delivery / Pickup) your favorite Burgers, Fries, and Wings from our sister restaurant”

Thanks to A. for sending: “Is Ghostburger Okay? Listed as closed every day on their website! Not accepting online orders either!” (more…)

Just in: “with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Las Gemelas and Destino” at La Cosecha

By Prince Of Petworth


1270 4th Street, NE

Thanks to Craig and Howard for sending word. Las Gemelas writes this morning:

“Friends, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Las Gemelas and Destino. We shared a wonderful last service with our team and are so thankful for the last three years of business. (more…)

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