Park View

About those Massive Explosions Heard Last Week “The police indicated that they believe that the illegal “bomb” fireworks were tossed from passing cars.”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader passes on a message sent to the Ward 1 and Ward 4 council members:

“In these incidents, an illegal “bomb” firework was lobbed directly at the front porches of two Petworth/Park View residents, the first on July 18th in Ward 4, and the second on July 20th in Ward 1. Ed. Note: I heard the latter was in Park View.

In the first incident, the bomb squad was called out. A hole was blown straight through the porch.
In the the second incident, the porch was severely damaged–mangling an iron rail. In both cases, the residents were at home. (more…)

Multiple Shots Fired on Georgia Ave near Howard University

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports from Georgia and Girard Street, NW around 8am though not clear when the shots fired actually occurred:

“5 cop cars. Street taped off, including a business across Georgia.”

Looks like at least 11 shell markings. Another reader reports:

“I heard about a dozen rounds fired overnight on the 700 block of Gresham Place. It’s currently closed as MPD is investigating.”

Can we revisit Top Spanish Cuisine in Park View?

By Prince Of Petworth


3541 Georgia Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Hey can we revisit Top Spanish Cuisine in Park View? They appear to be open regular hours again w/ a happy hour as well. [“Top Spanish offers Spanish Food and Tapas, full bar. Daily Happy hour starting at 4:00 pm”] Went the other night because I’ve seen the lights on recently and it was great food, and the Mexican food is gone. It was tragically empty, though.”

We can and we shall. Check out their menu here.

Top Spanish’s website says: (more…)

Check Out Timber Pizza’s New Summer Menu + Call Your Mother (A “Jew-ish” Deli) Recipe Challenge

By Prince Of Petworth


809 Upshur Street, NW

From an email:

“Timber Pizza just launched a new summer menu inspired by farmer’s market finds, see below.

July Menu (PDF)


courtesy Call Your Mother

Call Your Mother is calling for favorite recipes from the public (deadline for submissions Aug 15).

“Do you have a favorite Deli or Deli inspired dish? Do you make the best Matzah Ball Soup? The best Tuna Salad Sandwich? The Best Pickle? If the answer is YES! We need you to submit your best recipe to the Call Your Mother (A “Jew-ish” Deli) recipe collection contest! (more…)

Kokeb Returns to Ethiopian Cuisine

By Prince Of Petworth


3013 Georgia Avenue, NW

Update Nov. 17th: Thanks to Nate for sending: “Kokeb is indeed still making terrific Ethiopian food.”

Whoa! Kokeb switched from Ethiopian to Pupusas and Camarones Entomatados (and more).  Any fans?

Bodymass Gym Coming to Park View this August

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Bodymass Gym opened its doors just over 2 years ago in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington. We have an amazing group of members who have helped us grow rapidly and we are proud to announce the opening of our first DC location at the corner of Georgia Ave and Harvard in NW DC. We are excited be part of the up and coming Park View neighborhood and bring high quality training to an area that deserves more fitness offerings.

Bodymass is not like your average gym that only offers cookie-cutter, over-crowded group exercise classes. (more…)

Sister’s Mediterranean Corner Cafe coming to long vacant space formerly home to Coco Libre and Nani Kafe back in the day

By Prince Of Petworth


Sherman and Harvard Street, NW

Man o man has this been a long time coming! The liquor license placard for Sister’s Mediterranean Corner Cafe posted at 2827 Sherman Avenue, NW says:

“New Class “C” Tavern offering Mediterranean food. The tavern will have 41 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 41 inside. Sidewalk Café with 56 seats.”

STAY TUNED.

Fundraiser at Midlands Tonight “LightHouse helps formerly homeless and low-income residents transform their empty houses into homes.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Local nonprofit LightHouse DC is turning one! LightHouse helps formerly homeless and low-income residents transform their empty houses into homes. It’s the only service in the area that moves and furnishes. In less then 12 months, LightHouse has helped 146 residents. Join them Monday night at The Midlands to celebrate! Tickets for the Event”

You’ll meet residents whose lives have been changed and hear from community leaders on the front line. We’ll celebrate YOU: our supporters and partners who make all the difference. Even more, we’ll share with you what we’ve learned, and how our new bold, innovative program can change the dynamics related to poverty and homelessness in our communities. (more…)

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