Neighborhoods

Let’s Show Some Extra Love to D Light When They Reopen after they were robbed and front door smashed

By Prince Of Petworth


2475 18th Street, NW via D Light

Ed. Note: Apparently we’re starting the saddest new series: ‘Let’s Show Some Extra Love to Businesses after they’ve been robbed/had their doors smashed’ after Bold Forks was smashed yesterday. Ukrainian owned D Light Cafe received lots of love from the public after their front was set on fire almost a year ago to the day.

Thanks to Nana and all others who messaged the sad/frustrating news from D Light this morning:

“wanted to update that looks like D Light Cafe, a super cute and delicious spot run by Ukrainians, was robbed last night. Their door glass was smashed and their point of sale system was stolen. (more…)

“Casa Kantuta, the first Bolivian cocktail bar in the US, now open in Adams Morgan”

By Prince Of Petworth


2309 18th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Sibling duo Carla and Juan Sanchez reintroduce Washington D.C. to their Bolivian heritage with Casa Kantuta, a pop-up bar inspired by their upbringing in the Bolivian capital city of La Paz. After two extremely successful limited pop-up runs, the groundbreaking concept comes back to Washington’s iconic Adams Morgan corridor.

Casa Kantuta is a cultural immersive experience inspired by the Bolivian way of life. It is the brainchild of the Sanchez duo, both of whom immigrated from Bolivia to the Washington D.C. area in the 1990s. Memories of salteñas, a Bolivian street food similar to empanadas, and vibrant celebrations back home collide with the cultural aspects of their formative years spent in the United States to make up this distinctive cocktail spot.

At the center of the Casa Kantuta experience is a menu of traditional Bolivian craft cocktails and drinks inspired by Bolivia and other countries in South America. The drinks are created by bar director, Lou Bernard, who is half Bolivian.

[Menus below] (more…)

“Shout out to City Acupuncture Circle”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’d like to give a shoutout to JoseLo Gutierrez and his small business, City Acupuncture Circle.

As has been the case for many small business owners, the pandemic really affected his business, and with remote work still popular, he isn’t getting as much foot traffic as he used to.

He’s a true master of his craft and helps with everything from back pain and headaches to insomnia and more. (more…)

Capitol Square Bar & Grill opens at East Capitol & 15th Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


1500 East Capitol Street, NE

Thanks to Geno for sharing the news about Capitol Square Bar & Grill‘s opening:

“Great Beer, Excellent Food!!
One of DC’s newest spots, a beautiful one at that!!”

Check out their menu here.

Their website says:

“We are pleased to announce the opening of the first family restaurant serving the Hill East neighborhood. Located at the corner of East Capitol & 15th Street on Historic Capitol Hill, Capitol Square Bar & Grill wants to be your place for reconnecting with friends and family as we reemerge from the pandemic.

DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill is a reflection of our diverse community, (more…)

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