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Green Almond Pantry, Mediterranean/Turkish fare, opening soon in former Seasonal Pantry space in Shaw!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1314 1/2 9th Street, NW

From the owners of 1314 1/2 9th Street, NW:

“Opening soon in the Mirai space will be Green Almond Pantry, which is the trade name used by Chef Cagla Onal– a veteran of Obelisk and Etto. She will serve light Mediterranean/Turkish fare; dining options are counter seating and take-away. She’s currently at farmer’s markets. We’re thrilled to have her in 1314 1/2 9th St! You ask where is the sushi? Sushi is still in the cards, but on the horizon. Presently Mirai owner Can’s vision is cooperation, support, and promotion of chefs and ideas in the Mirai space and gallery.”

The Vermont Avenue Annual Garden Work Party is Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Take pride in your Shaw/U Street corridor!

Every year, volunteers get together to clean up, plant, & mulch the 1/4 miles of street gardens that are part of historic Vermont Avenue, in Washington, DC.

This is a great way to meet your neighbors and take pride in the beauty of a vital part of our city. We need about 30 people to participate, more is better.

NO EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED. Training, tools, & other support will be provided. Free breakfast, lunch, drinks and door prizes included.

Please arrive by 9:00am sharp for training, or join us asap. Meet at the African American Civil War Memorial (U Street & Vermont) (more…)

A Japanese concept from the owners of Chaplin’s Coming to the former Shaw’s Bijou/French Quarter Brasserie space?!?!!

By Prince Of Petworth


9th and Q Street, NW

I don’t know. Maybe. This is the word on the street!! Though I give this tipster an 85% accuracy rating. French Quarter Brasserie closed in January and Shaw Bijou closed in January of 2017. Chaplin’s is located down the street at 9th and P Street, NW and opened back in 2014. I hear the plans are to make the former Shaw Bijou a Japanese concept. STAY TUNED.

Today’s Rental is a “Meditative Retreat in the Center of Cool”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1207 10th Street NW at M Street. The Craigslist ad says:

“$8700 / 4br – 3615ft2 – Meditative Retreat in the Center of Cool w/ 360 Private Roof Terrace

2,680 square foot interior, 935 square foot private roof terrace

This oversize contemporary residence combines the excitement of downtown loft living with the volume of living in a single-family house. Designed by local award-winning architect-developer, ReatigHome, this newly constructed home provides a serene respite from the urban surround.

Open floor plans and private outdoor terraces celebrate space. Multiple exposures from three sides allow light and air to enter in abundance. The apartment also benefits from direct access to an impressive 935 square foot private rooftop terrace with panoramic skyline views, highly sought after and rare in this prime location.

LOCATION: (more…)

“CORTEZ will be launching all of its brunch offerings beginning this weekend”

By Prince Of Petworth


1905 9th Street, NW formerly 1905

From an email:

“Exciting news: CORTEZ will be launching all of its brunch offerings beginning this weekend (brunch is served at CORTEZ on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm). In addition to our brunch food items, for brunch only, we will be offering our Mexican Bloody Mary, and bottomless Mimosas. We also added a couple new food and drink items that we are offering at all times.


courtesy CORTEZ

I have included menu item descriptions and photos below/above in case you are covering any brunch pieces soon. Thank you for all of your support!! It means the world to us! (more…)

Shaw’s Next Pop Up Bar? “Royal Wedding PUB Celebrates Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nuptials” – Check Out the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Karlin Villondo courtesy Drink Company

From a press release:

“Drink Company is going romantic and regal for its next PUB (pop-up bar) experience, transforming one of its trifecta of bars into a throne room fit for a queen — or an American princess.

Royal Wedding PUB Menu (PDF)

The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle will serve as the backdrop for the new limited-run Royal Wedding PUB (1839 7th Street NW), launching Friday, May 4 and ending Sunday, May 20 — one day after the nuptials of Britain’s most eligible bachelor and America’s newest sweetheart.


Photo by Karlin Villondo courtesy Drink Company

“It’s hard not to get swept up in the romance of a royal wedding, especially when it involves a modern, real-life fairytale,” says Drink Company CEO Angie Fetherston. “I’ve been a superfan of the royals since I was a kid and knew as soon as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were engaged that we had to bring a slice of their day to all of the fans who want to experience a little bit of the fantasy — fascinators and all.”

The Royal Wedding PUB will be decked out in all things royal, from family crests to a throne room inspired by the real thing in Buckingham Palace. And, the bar will open early on Saturday, May 19 for wedding watchers to celebrate the ceremony, which begins at 7am ET that day, with 100% of proceeds from ticket sales benefiting The Invictus Games Foundation, for which Prince Harry is a patron. The Invictus Games is an international sporting event for the wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.

Throughout the run of the PUB, fans will get a chance to win a replica of the happy couple’s lemon elderflower wedding cake, baked by the official chef of The British Embassy here in Washington, D.C. Each Royal Wedding PUB guest will have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets benefitting The Invictus Games Foundation, with the winner of the cake being revealed at the conclusion of the PUB. (more…)

Dope Multiple ‘House of the Day’ Recipient For Sale in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Sorry I couldn’t resist posting this multiple “House of the Day” Honoree. It’s located at 1120 5th Street, NW. The Bright MLS listing says:

“In the heart of Shaw/Mt Vernon Triangle, rarely available 4BD/3.5BA grand Victorian boasts over 3200 sq/ft across four levels of expansive living. Steps from City Center’s world class shopping and dining. Expansive two-level roof deck. 1 car parking.”

You can see more photos here.

This 4 bed/3.5 bath is going for $1,595,000.

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