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Major Changes Coming to the Russia House space? Dupont location of Brine coming?

By Prince Of Petworth


1800 Connecticut Ave, NW

Update from Twitter: “Believe it is going to be the Dupont location of Brine, the oyster bar on H St.”

I walked by last weekend and the space was getting completely cleaned up. In December 2021, before the invasion of Ukraine, we heard “Here’s what’s up (we, Brine Oyster Bar, share the same owners as Russia House!):

Most RH staff relocated during the pandemic, so they’ve been restaffing up and almost there! RH completed an entire remodel including a new bar, kitchen, bathrooms, & decor, & shooting to open early January!”

Then we heard from owner Aaron McGovern in April 2022: “To date we’ve experienced nearly 20K in property damage and an undetermined financial loss of business because of these circumstances. Russia House’s future is uncertain and we still have faith that it will one day provide DC with another 20 years of amazing experiences.”

Still no sighting of the sacred Sakharov sculpture in storage: (more…)

So how do you take something already super popular to the next level? Behold “The Smoked Breakfast Collab” by 2FIFTY TEXAS BARBECUE X LA TEJANA

By Prince Of Petworth

From 2fiftytexasbbq and latejanadc (3211 Mt Pleasant St, NW):

“2FIFTY TEXAS BARBECUE X LA TEJANA Some matches are just made in heaven We are beyond excited to announce that this Friday 9/16 we are joining forces to bring y’all a one-time only pop-up The Smoked Breakfast Collab, featuring 2Fifty’s smoked brisket and poblano sausage served on La Tejana’s homemade flour tortillas Breakfast might never be the same!!

Here’s how it will work: (more…)

Battle of the Barrel Aged Beers IX at Boundary Stone Sept. 20th!

By Prince Of Petworth

From Boundary Stone (116 Rhode Island Ave, NW):

“The Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer returns to the Stone on Tuesday, September 20th as prequel to DC Beer Week(end).

We’re pitting local breweries against each other as they each try to wow the public and judges with a special barrel-aged brew. This year’s participating breweries are: returning champ DC Brau, Port City Brewing Company, Other Half Brewing, Denizens Brewing Company, Atlas Brew Works, Hellbender Brewing Company, and Right Proper Brewing Company. (more…)

“An Open Letter Advocating for Suicide Barrier Implementation on the Taft Bridge”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On the night of April 13, 2022, my long-term partner, my teammate in this game we call life, my best friend- Dr. Peter Tripp– killed himself by jumping off the William Howard Taft Bridge. He was 29-years-old. His senseless and untimely death came as a complete shock to all who knew and loved him.

During my search for Peter, that night, I first spotted the police under the Taft Bridge through the bars of the suicide barrier on the Ellington Bridge. A jogger had found him, the police found the jogger, and I found the police. (more…)

Wine Bistro ‘Irregardless’ opening Tomorrow (Tues.) on H Street, NE. Peek inside the beautiful space!

By Prince Of Petworth


502 H Street, NE (former home to Le Grenier)

From a press release:

“D.C. hospitality professionals Ian and Mika Carlin are proud to announce the September 13 opening of their wine bistro, Irregardless. Located at 502 H Street NE, the two-story 1600 square foot restaurant offers omnivore and vegetarian seasonal tasting menus with accompanying beverage pairings that spotlight great wines from Virginia and beyond. The restaurant’s Modern American tasting menus, thoughtfully composed by Executive Chef Ben Browning, highlight the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic throughout the seasons and feature nods to the flavors of Browning’s Parisian childhood.


photo courtesy Jennifer Chase

Focusing on flavor over fuss, the menus at Irregardless will change frequently to spotlight peak produce and local producers. Opening dishes (more…)

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