Petworth

Mark It! Chez Billy Opens in Petworth This Sunday at 5:30pm!!!

By Prince Of Petworth


3815 Georgia Ave, NW

What started as sweet scuttlebutt in 2009 is finally a reality! Chez Billy is located in the historic Billy Simpson’s House of Seafood building at 3815 Georgia Ave, NW.

This is what it used to look like just three years ago:

Here’s what the inside looked like in 2010:

Final touches were ongoing when I stopped by yesterday but this is a taste of what it looks like now:

Chez Billy comes to you from the Hilton brothers (Marvin, Gibson, Blackbyrd, Brixton, and more) and developer Chris Donatelli. See y’all Sunday!

Dear PoPville – El Torogoz is the Best!

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader writes:

“El Torogoz has the best foodie happy hour in Petworth. They have the most kick-ass fresh nachos you can find in town for only $5!!!”

El Torogoz is located at 4231 9th St NW (just north of Upshur). We last judged them back in March 2011.

Anyone else try the nachos? Any other must order items?

They also have a great outdoor patio area that faces one of my favorite pocket parks in the city:

New Sandwich Spot, Epiphany, Opening next to YES! Organic Market in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who wrote in about the new sandwich spot coming next to the YES! Organic Market at Georgia and Taylor St, NW. I spoke briefly with the owner who was extremely nice and said the place will be called Epiphany. The space is being completely gutted and renovated and they hope to open by May 15th. I’m cautiously optimistic about the Pastrami sandwich. Here’s a partial peek at the menu:

The 5pm Post – Georgia Ave Task Force Meeting Mon. April 9th Will Discuss the Caribbean Carnival

By Prince Of Petworth


2917 Georgia Ave. NW

Thanks to all who sent emails about this. From the Georgia Ave Task Force:

“The next meeting of the Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force will be this Monday April 9th at 7pm at the Enterprise Lounge at 2917 Georgia Avenue NW.

At this meeting we will hear a presentation on the Caribbean Carnival and an impact study done by the HU School of Business.”

Dear God Please Let This Be True – Capital City Diner Moving to Petworth/Columbia Heights; “Will prominently feature Kosher-style Jewish deli sandwiches”; Hopes to open by Aug. 1st

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user AWard Tour

The Capital City Diner closed in late Jan. 2012 and was listed for sale on ebay in early March. Yesterday, the Post reported:

“owner Matt Ashburn says he’s close to a deal to sell the historic diner to a group that would keep it in the District — apparently not far from its original site in the Trinidad neighborhood.”

I suppose Trinidad isn’t too far from Petworth/Columbia Heights once the extensive Streetcar grid is in place. Anyway, a reader sends word of potentially life altering news, for me, about the new location. And perhaps, for some, even better than the new location is the new vision – “Kosher-style Jewish deli sandwiches” and “a rooftop outdoor patio featuring a tiki bar”!

Check out this Craigslist ad Cooks, servers, manager wanted for 24hr diner (Petworth/Columbia Hgts):

“EXPERIENCED SERVERS & COOKS!!!!! New 24 hour diner being moved to Columbia Heights/Petworth seeking experienced cooks & servers for all shifts / full or part time. We purchased a classic silver diner car will move it to the CoHi/Petowoth area. We plan to be open by August 1, and are seeking experienced persons to help open this exciting venture.

We plan to seat appx 75, with a rooftop outdoor patio featuring a tiki bar. Food will be classic diner fare, with Asian fusion. Menu will prominently feature Kosher-style Jewish deli sandwiches, with bread baked fresh every morning.”

Another Passover/Easter miracle in the making?

President Lincoln’s Cottage Gets Some Love

By Prince Of Petworth


New Plantings on the South Lawn.

From the folks at Lincoln’s Cottage:

“On March 31st, President Lincoln’s Cottage, on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, held a preservation day event made possible by Penn Mutual. 70 Penn Mutual volunteers came out to perform an array of projects including laying sod, painting, waxing, paving, mulching, and the planting of long blooming native plants. Veterans from the Home were invited to watch the work and enjoy refreshments and snacks on the South Lawn of the Cottage. Additionally, volunteers prepared and dispersed 250 gift bags to the veterans throughout the Armed Forces Retirement Home.”

Nice!


President Lincoln’s Cottage Director Erin Carlson mast thanks volunteers.

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 4218 3rd St, NW:


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The listing says:

“Completely renovated 3 bed/3bath home with a long list of upgrades, including: Dual-zone HVAC; Gourmet kitchen w/ SS appliances and granite countertops; Master bedroom with views of National Cathedral and en suite master bath with double vanities, air jet tub; garage with deck above; and fabulous finished basement. Close to Metro, 3 bus lines, Hitching Post, Yes! Organic, Domku, & Qualia Coffee”

This 3 bed/3 bath is going for $2,700/Mo.

If You’re Looking for a Caribbean Bakery – Try Crown at 5409 Georgia Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

A couple of weeks ago I posted about the Floridano food truck opening a brick and mortar restaurant in the former Brown’s Caribbean Bakery at 3301 Georgia Ave, NW. Some readers were saddened by the closing of Brown’s but I had thought they reopened further up north on Georgia Ave. Turns out I was off by a letter. There is a Crown Caribbean Bakery located at 5409 Georgia Ave, NW. So for those who are craving some Caribbean pastries – this will probably scratch that itch.

Dear PoPville – 3 Little Pigs Got Eaten

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

So I got a chance to check out 3 Little Pigs at their Petworth location (5111 Georgia Ave, NW) on opening day and it was adorably CUTE! They offered barbeque chiccarones (pork rinds) for those of us waiting to be served. The Executive Chef from Rosa Mexicana was standing next to me and we chatted away about what to get. Another guy was buying the proscuitto being cut by the owner in the picture. Based on their recommendation, I bought duck confit for dinner and when I got it home and cooked it the response from my fiance was “I want to marry the guy who sold you this duck!” If that’s not a huge endorsement I don’t know what else is. I’m so happy they’ve come to my neighborhood and I will be getting my fresh meat there every weekend.

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