314 Carroll Street, NW courtesy Sticky Fingers

Ed. Note: We recently spoke about the closure of the Columbia Heights location here.

From a press release:

“Sticky Fingers, the beloved woman-owned DC-based bakery from two-time Cupcake Wars champion, Doron Petersan, is now sweetening up more of the DMV. Its latest retail outlet and flagship commercial kitchen opens its doors on Tuesday, January 23rd in the Takoma neighborhood of DC, at 314 Carroll Street NW, across from the Takoma Metro Station. The bakery takes over the space formerly occupied by Soupergirl, and will carry Soupergirl soups in its grab-and-go section.

While the bakery has a “soft opening” this week, it will gradually expand its hours and offerings over the coming weeks, and have a grand opening celebration for the community next month.

Takoma Bakery Offers More Savory Items (more…)



Brandon via DONAHUE Restaurant & Lounge (1338 Wisconsin Ave, NW)

DONAHUE Restaurant & Lounge’s IG says:

“Brandon, Thank you for filling our lives with your kindness and smile. Everyone in our team and guests love you and we will miss you deeply. Heaven will have great cocktails now…Cheers to you Brandon” (more…)



223 Upshur Street, NW

Thanks to Daniel for sending: “We have two great places to eat on the 200 block of Upshur. A pizza and beer place – maybe with some TVs for sports (?!?) would be amazing. Not a ton of info online yet.”

You can see their menus here.

Stay tuned for more.



Ryan Realbuto via GoFundMe

Thanks to Brooke for sharing this super sad news.

The GoFundMe says:

“On Thursday evening January 18, my precious nephew Ryan Realbuto was walking home from a youth gathering at church with two of his friends when he was shot and killed. While they were walking, a car pulled up, the men asked for money, one person got out of the car, and when no one produced any cash, the person shot Ryan. His roommate pressed on his wound and called 911, however Ryan died shortly after at a local hospital. (more…)


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