Neighborhoods

Flavorture “food experience company” coming to Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth


2609 24th Street, NW

Thanks to alyssa for sending from the former Mayahuel space in Woodley Park. Flavorture’s website says:

“A unique merger between two local companies birthed, Flavorture! A food experience company committed to providing top notch, cuisine with a bold taste Headed by owners Pinkey Reddick and Llewellyn McAlister, Flavorture launches with a strong background in large government contracts and exclusive events throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. Both owners are chefs, who are experts at their craft. With customers appreciating their food and level of service, the Flavorture owners grew their respective businesses to include catering social events, corporate functions, individually packaged menu items and now, expanding to curating private events for area professionals.” (more…)

“Pop Up Grocer Coming to Union Market on May 6”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Pop Up Grocer, a space helping increase visibility of emerging grocery brands, is coming to Union Market on May 6. Founded in 2019, Pop Up Grocer travels to cities all over the country, popping up in spaces for one month at a time. Their DC presence will feature over 120 brands, both national and local, 400+ products (a short list is below) (more…)

Iacovelli cafe & liquor will close at the end of May

By Prince Of Petworth


3651 Georgia Ave, NW

Ed. Note: From Reliable Tavern (3655 Georgia Ave, NW) also located on the block: “We have a lease through at least 2026 and at this point we are planning to continue operating for the foreseeable future. COVID was really challenging, but we’ve been fortunate to receive some additional funding from the city to help us with back rent, and really appreciate the continued support from the community…. business is picking up.”

Will update when/if I learn about any changes coming to the other businesses on the block.

“Dear PoPville,

iacovelli Cafe & Liquor [“Liquor store and cafe. Beer, wine, liquor. Regular breakfast, lunch, dinner + special additional Jamaican menu (curry chicken/shrimp, oxtail, brown stew)“], is closing at the end of May. Our old landlord ignored our request to renew our lease (we have been there 5.5 years), then sold the building! Very sad for us as we bought this store when our daughter was born and we survived through Covid. My husband Tambe runs the store and is the chef.” (more…)

Coffy Cafe Closing BUT KooKoo “A Taste of Persia” Coming to Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who wrote after we learned about Coffy Cafe’s coming closure in Columbia Heights (say that ten times fast.)

“Last time I was there the owner told me they were planning on re-opening as a Persian restaurant and lounge but it was taking awhile for them to get their permit.”

There is an IG set for KooKoo DC (which follows the Coffy Cafe account): “A Taste of Persia. Coming in 2022 to Columbia Heights in NW DC” (more…)

Excuse Me, Sir?

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Sierra for sending yesterday: “A very confidently wrong driver earlier today in Navy Yard by Osteria Morini.”

Update: Man Shot Dead by Police after Smashing Windows at the Peruvian Ambassador’s Residence

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

BA asked at 8am: “any clue what is happening in Forest Hills that multiple Secret Service vehicles are responding up Connecticut Ave? Multiple vehicles separately flying up Conn Ave with lights flashing.”

From MPD: “MPD members are responding to a shooting in the 3000 block of Garrison Street NW. More details and an on-scene media briefing will be forthcoming.”

Update from MPD:

killmoenews reported:

“SHOOTING — Peruvian Embassy
3001 GARRISON ST NW one individual is shot and 2 secret service agents are being checked out. Don’t know if this is an officer-involved shooting.”

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