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“Sticky Fingers Leaving Columbia Heights?”

Published February 16, 2023 at 11:35AM | Updated February 17, 2023 at 1:50PM

1370 Park Road, NW

Update: I’m told Sticky Fingers will remain in Columbia Heights “at least another 6 months”.

“Dear PoPville,

I noticed a new “for lease” banner hanging outside of Sticky Fingers at 1370 Park Rd NW. A quick Google search brought up a “restaurant for lease” listing for that address. Back in the day, this was a popular hangout for the coffee and laptop crowd. (more…)

G.O.A.T. Room coming to former Bolt Burgers space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 16, 2023 at 10:35AM

1010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Thanks to Jared for sharing: “looks like something called G.O.A.T Room is replacing Bolt Burgers at 1010 Massachusetts Ave NW”

The liquor license placard for G.O.A.T Room says: (more…)

“Petition: Expansion of the Francis Dog Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 16, 2023 at 10:05AM

25th and N Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Dog owners of Dupont, West End, and Georgetown are working to get the Francis Dog Park expanded and improved. Would be so grateful if you could share our petition!”

You can see the proposal here and sign the petition here.

Code Red coming to Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 16, 2023 at 8:35AM

2440 18th Street, NW

Thanks to J. for sending word about Code Red coming to the former Millie & Al’s space (most recently Bom, which closed in May 2022. Code Red’s website says:

“the new prohibited imbibing experience (more…)

“Mardi Gras Pop-up @ The Side Door!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 15, 2023 at 4:05PM

1648 North Capitol Street, NW courtesy The Side Door/The Pub & The People

From an email:

“We are pleased and excited to present The Side Door’s Mardi Gras Pop-up beneath The Pub and the People! Enjoy NOLA OG cocktails like the Sazerac, Hurricane, Brandy Crusta, Ramos Gin Fizz, plus lots more originals from our cocktail wizard who lives in the basement! (more…)

“spring valley superfresh update?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 15, 2023 at 2:35PM

4330 48th Street, NW, Superfresh closed in 2011

“Dear PoPville,

Change of plans at Spring Valley Superfesh? A couple weeks ago fences went up limiting (but not restricting) access to the parking lot. Late last week the graffiti that had collected was painted over, and this weekend a “For Lease” sign went up on the building. There is also a “For Lease” sign on the space that used to house DeCarlo’s. Did the developers finally give up in light of neighborhood resistance and interest rates?”

Another reader writes: (more…)