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New Comedy Show Launching at Reliable Tavern

Published August 29, 2019 at 3:55PM

3655 Georgia Ave, NW

From an email:

“We’re producing a comedy show every other Sunday at 6pm at Reliable Tavern. It’s called Long Story Short and the idea is to give the city’s local comics the opportunity and audience to work on developing their comedic story telling skill. It’s a different set of muscles from just telling jokes and we don’t have a show in town that encourages it.”

From this Sunday’s Eventbrite:

“Long Story Short is the Sunday comedy show you’ve been waiting for and it’s at Reliable Tavern so you don’t even need to leave the neighborhood and you can be back at home by dinner. (more…)

Today’s Rental was picked for proximity to Lyman’s, Little Coco’s, Red Derby, Taqueria Habanero, Mezcalero and

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 29, 2019 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 14th St NW near Quincy St NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$3500 / 2br – 1090ft2 – Luxury 2 BR/2 BA condo for rent on 14th St (more…)

Snag some 10 Year Pappy Van Winkle (and brisket) at Cinder from 5pm-7pm!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2019 at 4:00PM

From Cinder:

“We are closing out the summer with a great special tonight. From 5pm-7pm we will have a sliced brisket platter, with macaroni and cheese and Van Winkle 10yr bourbon for $38, and yes it is a 2oz pour.” (more…)

#bbq

Check Out the pop up over the old Straw, Stick and Brick (3 Little Pigs)/Pepperoni Chic space on Georgia

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 26, 2019 at 1:45PM

5111 Georgia Ave, NW

Ed. Note: For a main thoroughfare like Georgia Ave, a bigger building seems reasonable to me.

Thanks to Jon for sending:

“What’s the story with the ginormous pop up on Georgia Avenue? It dwarfs the street – has the planning department at the city gone daft?” (more…)

Ten Tigers Closing September 1st in Petworth, “Will remain an event space going forward”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 26, 2019 at 10:15AM | Updated August 27, 2019 at 9:13PM

3813 Georgia Ave, NW

A tipster sends word that “Ten Tigers is closing at the end of the month.” And I’m told that is true but the space will “remain an event space going forward.” Ten Tigers last day will be September 1st. (more…)

#Scuttlebutt

“Bye bye JJ Restaurant.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 21, 2019 at 10:45AM

3931 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Fabiana for sending: “Bye bye JJ Restaurant. 3931 14th St NW is now listed as available for rent”

JJ Restaurant opened in the former Miriam’s Cafe space back in 2017. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

Today’s Rental was chosen for the odd stock photography

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 20, 2019 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 3930 Georgia Avenue NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$3700 / 3br – 1282ft2 – 3Bed, Stunning Views of Downtown DC, close to Georgia Avenue (more…)

“Summer of Love on Upshur – Saturday, August 17th”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 16, 2019 at 4:00PM

From an email:

“The retailers on the 800 block of Upshur Street, NW have planned all day on Saturday, August 17th, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of Woodstock weekend.

Dubbed The Summer of Love on Uphsur, we are each offering the following perks:

Woodstock at Willow
– Take 69 percent off all items on the sale rack
– Enjoy Abita Purple Haze beer and an Electric Koolaid cocktail as you shop
– Catch the Woodstock movie, which will be screened all weekend
– Plus a Woodstock-themed window display!

Peace and Love at Lulabelle’s (more…)

Mezcalero moving forward with their expansion on 14th Street next to Red Derby

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 16, 2019 at 10:15AM

3716 14th Street, NW at Quincy

“Dear PoPville,

What coming into the vacant space next to Red Derby and Mezcalero that’s papered over and has permits in window?”

Back in August of last year we learned that Mezcalero would be expanding into the former Tienda La Union space. STAY TUNED.

Demo to Begin at Former Sweet Mango Cafe in Petworth “plan includes 21 residential units above 6,000 square feet of ground floor and basement retail space”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 14, 2019 at 1:15PM

Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW (formerly Sweet Mango Cafe)

“Dear PoPville,

Just passing along an update I received from Rooney Properties today regarding the development on the corner of Georgia & New Hampshire in Petworth (The Memphis). This project has been stalled for 3+ years now, however I noticed construction fencing going up this week so asked for an update. (more…)