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The 5pm Post – Free Paint Alert

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

I was at the Ace Hardware on Upshur and 12th last night, and they told me this Saturday, Ace Hardwares nationwide would be giving away free quarts of paint as a promotion for their new line of paints. Looks like this NYT article from today confirms it.

Great way to support local small business, and get some paint at the same time.

Awesome. Annie tells me:

“We will be giving away free quarts of Clark & Kensington flat paint every Saturday in March. Clark & Kensington is Ace’s new brand of paint that has been totally reformulated as a primer + paint. We will be able to mix most of the Ace colors. Each customer who receives a free quart of paint will also receive a “bounce-back” coupon which will allow them to receive 20% off of paint brushes, rollers, drop clothes when they purchase 2 gallons of Clark & Kensington paint.”


1240 Upshur St, NW

Checking in on Chez Billy Bistro and Bar Coming to 3815-17 Georgia Ave, NW in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

I have to warn you straight away, this is gonna be one of those posts where I can’t really contain my enthusiasm. But cut me some slack, it is the enthusiasm of someone who has been waiting nine years for something like this. Holy freaking awesome, you’re gonna have to trust me a bit too because the photos are obviously rough and don’t do the space justice. But here goes! Holy freaking awesome. Alright I’m calm now.

For those who are not familiar with the project – it is from the Hilton brothers Eric and Ian – the guys behind Marvin, Gibson, Blackbyrd, soon to be Brixton etc. We took a peek (and some lucky ones a taste) at some preview menus here and here. While, I’m guessing it’s still 4 weeks or so from opening now it’s time to take a peek inside 3815 and 3817 Georgia Ave, NW. Not shown is the outdoor space. This is just a taste:


Booths on the first floor


Sweet ceiling


Upstairs looking downstairs

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New Consignment Store Coming to Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

A new consignment store has just signed a lease at 3903 Georgia Ave, NW above Petworth Cleaners. The owner of Petworth Cleaners (also the landlord of the building) tells me the lease starts on March 1st and they will likely open up shortly thereafter. More info when it becomes available.

Georgia Avenue Business Association (GABA) meeting tonight

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Edward Hoover

From an email:

The next Georgia Avenue Business Association (GABA) meeting will be on Tuesday, February 21, from 6:30 -8:30pm. A networking period will take place from 6:00 – 6:30pm.The meeting location is at the Roosevelt High School Library. Please enter the school from the Iowa Avenue and Georgia Avenue side.

The focus of this meeting:
1. Getting organized
2. Becoming a legal entity
3. Our first project

Here are the notes from our first few meetings.

The Griffin at 3801 Georgia Ave, NW Now Available to Rent

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Oct. 2011 we took a preview of the new building, The Griffin, located at 3801 Georgia Ave, NW at the corner of Quincy. At the time we weren’t sure if the building would be sold or not. I was just told the fencing is coming down today and the units will be shown starting Saturday. If anyone is interested in a unit you can contact the folks who run Park Place across the street. Ed. Note: Park Place is a PoP advertiser. Since a reader recently wrote in nominating this building for a horse’s ass award, I’m glad the fencing is finally coming down! Also for ZipCar users – two ZipCar spaces will be added to the back of the building.

This Liquor Store is Gonna be Ridiculously Awesome

By Prince Of Petworth

God I wish I had photos of what Lion’s liquors used to look like at 3614 Georgia Ave, NW. It was full of bullet proof glass and grime. This transformation is nothing short of astonishing. I spoke with some workers who said they anticipate opening in the next week or two. Another reader writes in (sending the photo above) and also says they heard they will be opening in 2 weeks.

Does anyone remember what this place used to look/smell like? I truly can’t believe how fantastic this is turning out.

PoP Pre-Preview: Three Little Pigs, Charcuterie & Salumi

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Oct. 2011 I first spotted a sign that a new Charcuterie & Salumi called Three Little Pigs was coming to 5111 Georgia Ave, NW next to the Petworth Fire Station. At the time I said, ‘Holy lord – this could be very very awesome.’ After peeking in the shop and talking with owners Jason and Carolina, allow me to amend my take – holy lord this is gonna be absolutely freaking amazing. I honestly and truly believe this may be the best thing, forget about Petworth, this may be the best thing to hit DC in years. It’s something everyone’s been craving – local, independent, and (from the sound of it) delicious.

So at the outset let me say they have an unbelievably good Website. You will find absolutely everything you can possibly want to know there, including some menu options, lots of background info on the store and owners Jason and Carolina, you can learn about the the farms where the food comes from and lots more.

What you won’t be able to learn from the website is the fact that Jason and Carolina are two of the most passionate, knowledgeable and kind proprietors you will ever meet. And you’re gonna be able to find that out for yourself if you’d like – this Sat. they are having a pre-preview open house at the shop (5111 Georgia Ave, NW) where you can learn all about their plans and see an artist put up a mural:

So when will they open for real? If all goes well they will be open in about a month. Like I said, the Website explains the vision and plans much better than I can but some things that I’ll emphasize – these people are not amateurs. The sophistication of the whole set up is truly impressive. Check out the 600 pound smoker:

It is equally as sophisticated as NORAD:

Other things we can look forward to in the future – classes, family style dinners, pickled treats including kimchi, homemade sodas, homemade mustards, homemade dried pastas, and obviously most importantly hand sliced everything.

Obviously we’re gonna have to taste stuff but if it’s as good as it sounds, well, I think it is safe to say this place will contribute significantly to the beautiful life. Stop by Sat. to say hi and see the potential for yourself.

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