Neighborhoods

Major Action on H Street, NE – Hangry Joe’s OUT – Mike’s Seafood Boil IN plus an excellently named Dispensary is coming upstairs!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1320 H Street, NE

“Mike’s Seafood Boil
Seafood boil, ready in minutes. 🦐🦞
Choose seafood • spice • sauce”

Before Hangry Joe’s this space was previously home to Taylor Charles Steak & Ice, Sally’s Middle Name and Thamee.

Thanks to G. for sending:

“No longer listed on Hangry Joe’s website, but Mike’s Seafood Boil lists coming soon at same location.” (more…)

The Questionably Named, Delhi Belly, is finally opening this August!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1560 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Oakberry, La Jolie Bleue Bakery & Cafe, Bharati and before them the longtime home to Dolcezza

The good word:

“Washington, get ready! 🇮🇳🌶️

The streets of India are coming to you. Delhi Belly is opening this August, bringing the bold flavours, vibrant spices and irresistible charm of authentic Indian street food to your neighbourhood. (more…)

Just a little Bagpipe practice near U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Every now and then we are blessed with some random bagpipe practicing/playing. Love it. Always.

Thanks to Susanna for sending:

“Overheard this very talented bagpipe player practicing in the vestibule of the St. Augustine Catholic Church at 15th and V Sts NW from at least 8pm until 8:30pm. He probably went on for longer but I had to leave. A small crowd had gathered outside the church to listen.”

To the video! (more…)

“South Block Coming to Eastern Market”

By Prince Of Petworth


700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Courtesy of EastBanc

From a press release:

“South Block, the Northern Virginia-born smoothie café, has signed a lease with EastBanc Inc. at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE in Eastern Market with plans to open in early 2027.

Founded in 2011, South Block has expanded throughout the region by pairing fresh food with its mission of making people feel awesome one block at a time. The Eastern Market location continues that mission, bringing the brand’s feel-good menu and community-focused experience to one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic food markets. (more…)

END OF AN ERA: Sticky Fingers Closing After 25+ Years on August 2nd – “amazing new (vegan!) business taking over the space.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from Sticky Fingers:

“For more than 25 years, Sticky Fingers has been so much more than a bakery.

It’s been birthday cakes, first dates, coffee with friends, celebrations big and small, and a gathering place for a community we love dearly. Sticky Fingers will be closing its doors on Sunday, August 2. (more…)

Like the early 2010s yo!!* “$1 Fro-Yo Is Coming to D.C.” (Today in Logan Circle on 14th Street)

By Prince Of Petworth

*I’m not actually that big of a fro-yo fan, however, I AM a huge nostalgia fan.

From Van Leeuwen Ice Cream:

“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream—the NYC-born brand known for its made-with-good-ingredients ice cream—is bringing something new to Washington, D.C. Beginning Thursday, July 23, guests can enjoy Van Leeuwen’s signature Frozen Yogurt (Fro-Yo) at the brand’s 14th Street location (1415 14th St NW), with the offering expanding to Union Market in the coming weeks.

To celebrate each opening, guests can enjoy $1 frozen yogurt (toppings not included) from 2–5 p.m. on launch day at each location. (more…)

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