Petworth

Mezcalero now opening “early December” (possibly Dec. 1st) near Red Derby

By Prince Of Petworth

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3714 14th Street, NW at Quincy

So they underestimated the reopening date. It will be worth the wait for the El Sol reincarnation! Stay tuned for an exact opening date, (I’ve sent an email for confirmation) possibly Dec. 1st according to their website:

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“Mexico City Street Food, Small Plates, Authentic Cuisine, Entrees, Fresh Ceviches, Weekend Brunch Specials, Craft Mezcal Cocktails – by chef Alfredo Solis, owner of El Sol, and his sister, chef Jessica Solis.”

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looking north towards Red Derby and Lyman’s Tavern

Starting Thursday Lost Sock Roasters will be doing a coffee pop-up at Timber every Thursday-Sunday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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809 Upshur Street, NW

From an email:

“Starting this Thursday Lost Sock Roasters  will be doing a coffee pop-up in our space every Thursday-Sunday (730-12sh).

They will be doing drip coffee, pour-overs, and espresso drinks from beans they roast right on kennedy st.

We will be doing the food: wood-fired bagels, breakfast empanadas, and few other small things.”

See the full menu: lost-sock-pop-up-menu (PDF)

Twisted Horn Becoming Hank’s Cocktail Bar in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

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819 Upshur Street, NW

A reader reports at 8am:

“Not much to go off, but it would appear Twisted Horn is changing names. Does DC need another Hank’s concept though??”

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Hank’s Cocktail Bar’s facebook page says:

“Allow us to reintroduce ourselves… as Hank’s Cocktail Bar.

We will continue to offer the same seasonally focused, high-quality food and drink menu, the same affordable prices, and the same great neighborhood vibe that guests have come to know and love at The Twisted Horn as well as JL Restaurant Group’s sister venues, Hank’s Oyster Bar & Hank’s Pasta Bar.

“We’re excited to share this name change with you all,” Owner, Chef & Restaurateur Jamie Leeds says. “We would always refer to The Twisted Horn as our cocktail bar, so why not call it that. As JL Restaurant Group expands and as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Twisted Horn in January 2017, we wanted to bring the cocktail bar under the Hank’s brand.”

Before Twisted Horn:

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Walters Sports Bar Broken Into This Morning – If You’re Gonna Watch a Game – Go There and Buy a Beer in Solidarity!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Walters Sports Bar [3632 Georgia Ave NW]:

“At 8:30 this morning Walters was broken into through our back door. Looks like 2 males jumped our back fence, broke our back window out and gained entrance. 2 hooded males with sparkly shoes stole our cash register and a case of Powers. While we appreciate their taste in whiskey if anyone saw something please let us or Investigator Kevin Decker 202.715.7506”

President and First Lady Obama Visit Petworth (again)

By Prince Of Petworth

“Strange encounter with a police officer”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil

“I apologize ahead of time for the long story.

Thursday November 10th at around 6:15pm I was pulled over by a DC police officer. The encounter was really strange and a little unsettling, so I’m wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences. Below is the encounter:

I was driving north on New Hampshire Ave, passing the Georgia Ave intersection, and turning right on Rock Creek Church Rd. The light at the intersection was green as I entered and turned yellow shortly thereafter. I was out of the intersection before it turned red. So I turned right on Rock Creek Church Rd and pulled up to the curb to park. I turned my car off and when I turned to get out of my car I noticed there was a car pulled up directly to my left, blocking me in. It was a police car (flashers were NOT on) and the officer was sitting inside it just staring at me. I rolled down my window and said “hello” – the officer did not respond but continued to stare at me. I then asked a series of questions including: Is there something I can help you with? Have I done something wrong? Am I in your way? The officer did not answer any of my questions, but just continued to stare at me. Confused, I took off my seatbelt and was about to try and open my door, when he started backing his vehicle up. I figured he was leaving, but instead he backed up to be diagonal behind my vehicle and then turned his flashers on.

He immediately got out of the car and walked up to my window and asked why I went through the light on yellow. (more…)

Petworth Featured in the New York Times

By Prince Of Petworth

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Lots of love for Petworth in the New York Times. Tell me something I don’t know!! But nice to see the recognition has spread. Thanks to the many many excited Petworthians who sent me emails. Here’s how they define the borders of Petworth:

“Petworth is bounded by Emerson Street NW to the north, Rock Creek Church Road NW and Spring Road NW to the southeast and south, the 18th-century Rock Creek Church Yard and Cemetery to the east and Arkansas Avenue NW to the west.”

Today’s Rental is a “Gorgeous Renovated Townhouse, Perfect Petworth Location”

By Prince Of Petworth

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The listing says:

“Newly renovated Petworth townhouse steps from bars and restaurants. 8 min walk to Georgia Ave metro. This gorgeous 3BR/2.5BA has an open floor plan, hardwood floors, and a modern kitchen with stainless GE appliances.

What to know:

Wired for FIOS
Available Immediately
Credit Check /Background Check
Managed by EASE Property Services
No Pets please
Basement is owner-occupied with separate rear entrance.

Neighborhood Information:

8 minute walk to Petworth Metro (Green/Yellow lines); Safeway; Yes Organic Market, CVS, yoga studio, bars and restaurants, and much more…

Steps from Petworth Citizen, Twisted Horn, Slash Run, Himitsu, Slim’s, farmers market!

Ample street parking

Great block, great neighbors, safe and family friendly.”

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You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $3,300/Mo.

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