Neighborhoods

OK so the explosions aren’t always “fireworks” related.

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Amanda for sharing: “Loud explosion noise heard at 4:30am here at Rhode Island Row/Ave Metro Stop. Truist bank glass is shattered and a fireman says there was an “incident at the bank” MPD is now blocking off the street”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Washington Field Division seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle in reference to Destruction of Property offenses that occurred on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in the District. (more…)

“Purl offers a blend of South American and Portuguese culinary influences, flavors, and traditions.” Opens Today on H Street!

By Prince Of Petworth


644 H Street, NE courtesy Purl

From a press release:

“Newly established Lemon Group Hospitality (LGH) is set to open the doors of Purl on the Historic H Street Corridor, putting international and nostalgic twists on American comfort food. Aiming to provide a joyful experience for diners in D.C., Purl offers a blend of South American and Portuguese culinary influences, flavors, and traditions. (more…)

“New Indian restaurant slated to come to 300 Morse St. NE”

By Prince Of Petworth


300 Morse Street, NE photos by Debra

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking past the new Gantry development in Union Market yesterday and noticed a liquor license posted for a group called “New Restaurant Concepts Inc.” When I looked it up online I found that the principle is Sanjay Mandhaiya, the executive chef at Pappe on 14th Street. Not sure whether it’s a second location of Pappe or not but it appears he’s opening something here.” (more…)

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