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“DC Vegan Launches Artisanal Cheese Shop and New Dinner Menu”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photos courtesy of Bandit Cheese

From a press release:

“DC Vegan, Washington’s premier plant-based, Botanical Bar, Delicatessen and full-service Caterer, is expanding its offerings. This month, DC Vegan will feature a new “Cheese Shop” in addition to rolling out new and delicious Italian-American entrees for dinner service, courtesy of Executive Chef Marquis.

The Cheese Shop, located in the deli on the second floor of the Dupont Circle-area restaurant, offers an array of artisanal vegan cheeses. From Sun Dried Tomato & Herb Fromage by Rebel Cheese to Truffle Hound by Reine Cuisine and creamy Mozz Wedges and Double Cream Brie by Bandit, The Cheese Shop will offer an array of premier cheeses from across the country. (more…)

Child’s Play has a New Owner, “Rita Pin Ahrens to Continue Legacy of Beloved Neighborhood Toy Store”

By Prince Of Petworth


5536 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Child’s Play Toys & Books announces Rita Pin Ahrens as the new owner and chief happiness officer of its three stores in Washington, D.C., McLean, Va., and Arlington, Va. As a long-time customer, former teacher and community advocate, Ahrens is honored to continue the legacy of Child’s Play as a locally owned, neighborhood toy store that has brought happiness to families for 35 years.

Ahren’s company, Soksaby, purchased the store on September 1, 2022. In the Khmer language, “soksaby” means “health and happiness.” Soksaby is a woman- and minority-owned business based in Washington, D.C. (more…)

Fire at Blues Alley around 6:45pm

By Prince Of Petworth


1073 Wisconsin Ave, NW photo by @DCFIREBYE via DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS first reported at 6:45pm:

“Working Fire: 1000 Block of Wisconsin Ave NW – Fire in the attic/roof area of a commercial establishment. No injuries to report.


photo by John

Update: Working Fire – 1000 Block of Wisconsin Ave NW – All visible fire extinguished. No injuries. (more…)

“Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips, a fast-casual, British-style eatery” officially open at The Wharf

By Prince Of Petworth


photos courtesy Fish & Chips

Check out the menus here.

From a press release:

“Michelin-starred chef and television personality, Gordon Ramsay, is pleased to announce Fish & Chips – his playful, fast-casual eatery offering classic British food – opens today at 665 Wharf St SW. Located at The Wharf, the buzzy mile-long waterfront destination, Fish & Chips is the first of Ramsay’s three restaurants slated to open in the Nation’s Capital over the coming months. (more…)

“Hanumanh— most underrated place in DC”

By Prince Of Petworth


1604 7th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

We just had dinner Hanumanh, which I am pretty sure is the most underrated place in DC. It might be because they are only open three nights a week. It might be because they were closed during COVID. Or it might be because the menu posted online has only four dishes, (but in reality there were a ton of choices). Everything we got was AMAZING.

Check out the actual menu (below). Get the tapioca dumplings!” (more…)

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