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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.

Shots Fired around 11:30pm in Park View Friday Night, “one adult male detained and a firearm recovered”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots in the area of Georgia Avenue and Hobart Street NW. Witnesses reported observing two (2) individuals in the area firing handguns. Officers have one adult male detained and a firearm recovered and are continuing to search for the second subject. There have been no victims located at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Early Morning Shooting on Gresham Place, NW between Georgia and Sherman Aves

By Prince Of Petworth


Georgia and Gresham Place, NW

Haley writes:

“@PoPville woke up to the shots last night. Anyone know anything more?”

MPD reported:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 700 block of Gresham Place NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with critical gunshot wounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”


700 block of Gresham Place NW

Napoli Pasta Bar opens in former Hilltop space on Sherman Ave!! “The pasta, charcuterie and cocktails were delicious”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Amanda for sending:

“A few weeks ago you posted about the Hilltop on Sherman Avenue becoming Napoli Pasta Bar. This week, I noticed that they were open so I tried it out. I was really impressed! The owner previously worked at Café Milano and Lupo Verde and you can tell that he knows his pasta! The pasta, charcuterie and cocktails were delicious and the staff was friendly without being pushy or intrusive. I never went to the Hilltop so I don’t know how many changes were made, but the inside is beautifully decorated. There is a table made out of a Vespa scooter with a working headlight, which is pretty sweet. The waiter said that they have a happy hour discount on their beer and wine. Oh, and there is free bread and olive oil! I am a longtime resident of Sherman Avenue and I am excited (and a little surprised) to see a restaurant like this pop up on our street, so bring your friends, bring your kids and check it out!”

More photos and a message from the owner after the jump. (more…)

Early Morning Shooting at Georgia and Fairmont St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2600 block of Georgia Avenue NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Getting that Gardening Itch? Garden Plots available in the Wangari Community Garden

By Prince Of Petworth

Wangari Gardens is located on a 2.7 acre space, bordered by Irving St. NW, Kenyon St. NW, and Park Pl. NW.

From a press release:

“Wangari Gardens , a nonprofit community garden located at Park Pl and Kenyon St NW in the Park View neighborhood of NW Washington DC, has a few private raised beds available at the garden. Neighbors are invited to apply now as plots are offered on a first come first served basis, with priority given to long term neighborhood residents, those with disabilities, and low income individuals. More details available at the link below:

If you would like to apply please fill out the simple form here.

The garden plots are approximately 8×3′ raised beds filled with high quality soil, perfect for growing tomatoes, peppers, or any other vegetable you like!

Ed. Note: And when your garden blossoms don’t forget to send photos of your great garden hauls to [email protected]

About the Garden (more…)

Sweetpea’s Classic Soul Food coming to 2851 Georgia Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


2851 Georgia Ave, NW

The evolution of 2851 Georgia continues with Sweetpea’s Classic Soul Food. Thanks to Mark for sending:

“I saw the post on Bun DC and decided to share my experience regarding Sweetpea’s on Georgia (a block away from Bun DC). I too spoke with the owners of Sweetpea’s (very nice people who’s names I wish I remembered) last week and they stated that they ALSO had been waiting months for DC inspection but were planning on opening very soon.”

Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)

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