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Former Piassa space becoming a Wine Bar, Maxwell Park, from Brent Kroll

By Prince Of Petworth

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Back in January we learned that Piassa had closed, contributing to the 9th Street Massacre. The bleeding has officially stopped. Washingtonian reports:

“Kroll hopes to make his wine bar stand out from the pack with a rotation of offbeat themes. One month, half of the 5o wines by the glass (or half-glass) may all come from islands. Another month, he might feature wines from volcanic soil or “ABPG” (Anything But Pinot Grigio) indigenous white grapes from Italy.”

Earlier this week a reader snapped a photo and wrote:

“Sure looks like they’re building a bar of some sort in the old piassa space.”

Updates as he gets closer to opening.

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“Recently, the area’s seen a huge increase in the number of package thefts reported”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My husband and I live in the 1500 block of 5th St, NW, in Shaw. Recently, the area’s seen a huge increase in the number of package thefts reported in the Third District. In fact, on the first day that we installed a security camera, we saw someone stealing packages from our front porch (it happened on 1/5/17). We filed a police report but haven’t had any luck identifying the person responsible.

On March 16, 2017, we were struck again by package thieves – this time they were two young black men (late teens or early 20s). I’ve attached the video of this latest left in hopes of drawing attention to this disturbing trend and to hopefully identify the perpetrators. In the video it looks like one of them has a DC Water ID tag hanging from his pants’ pocket. Please let us know if you recognize these two individuals!”

King of Kitsch Continues to Kill It In Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by Avin Sharma

Speaking of cherry blossoms – thanks to Avin for sending Saturday:

“Back of line a block down from entrance to Southern Efficiency.”

This is the “Ode to all things Japanese will include origami, waving cats and Super Mario Bros.-inspired cocktails”

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Southern Efficiency at the Cherry Blossom PUB (Photo by Farrah Skeiky)

“The Cherry Blossom PUB at Mockingbird Hill and Southern Efficiency will be open March 1 through April 15, 5pm to 12:30am Sunday through Thursday and 5pm to 1:30am Friday and Saturday.”

You can see the menu here.

All-Purpose Pizzeria Launching Sunday Brunch April 9

By Prince Of Petworth

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1250 9th Street, NW

From a press release:

“All-Purpose Pizzeria in Shaw will serve Sunday brunch from 11am until 2:30pm beginning on Sunday, April 9.

Chef Mike Friedman and his team have created a variety of classic brunch dishes with creative Italian American twists. Dishes include The Continental, an assortment of house made salumi, seasonal fruit, cheese, pizza toast, butter & jam; Eggs Fra Diavolo (a twist on eggs in purgatory) with calabrian chiles, soft polenta, feta and basil; Crispy Fried Potatoes with a rich gorgonzola crema; the Tigelle ‘Egg & Cheese’ Sandwich with fried mortadella, egg, provolone and arugula; a Nutella Bomboloni (an Italian-style filled donut) topped with an airy whipped ricotta and sprinkled with powdered sugar. (more…)

Po Boy Jim 2 coming to former Axum space on 9th just south of U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1934 9th Street, NW

Big news for the former Axum space in Shaw. A liquor license application has been filed for Po Boy Jim 2:

“New Class “C” Restaurant with 150 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 180. The licensee has
requested an Entertainment Endorsement to provide Live Entertainment.”

Hours are listed as Sunday through Saturday 11 am – 4 am.

The original Po Boy Jim opened on H Street back in July 2014. Check out their menu here. Updates as they get closer to opening 2.

New Cocktail Menu at Dino’s Grotto – Kickoff Event Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth

Dino's Grotto PoPville
1914 9th Street, NW

From an email:

“Dino’s Grotto’s Beverage Director Ric Newton is excited to introduce a new menu of classic cocktails made with local spirits. These cocktails will be on the cocktail menu for $10 and are also part of our Happy Hour where all signature cocktails are $8.

To kick the menu off, Dino’s Grotto will have representatives from the distilleries on hand Thursday, March 16 from 7 pm on. We will offer these cocktails at Happy Hour pricing all night {$* per} plus when you order your first District Cocktail, we will send out a complimentary deviled egg with crispy jamon serrano & seasonal crostini.

DIno’s Grotto will donate $1 of each cocktail purchase to Shaw Main Streets, the organization behind so much of what makes Shaw so exciting today!

The cocktails: (more…)

Darnell’s (also, formerly, home to Blind Dog Cafe) Closes in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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944 Florida Avenue, NW

BarredinDC reported:

“The cozy spot, officially known as Darnell’s at Manchester, shut down after 6+ years after the building housing it was sold at Florida and W NW.”

For many of us, things were never really the same after the Blind Dog Cafe pop up ended. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space near 9:30 Club.

And since I’m getting all nostalgic – anyone remember Mocha Lounge?

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Today’s Rental “is a wonderful place to relax and unwind.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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This rental is located at 10th and N Street, NW. The craigslist ad says:

“1 bedroom/1 bath for $1,699

This one bedroom condo is located on the first floor of a three unit building. It offers a safe, comfortable and affordable living space. This one bedroom condo has it all and is a wonderful place to relax and unwind.

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RENTAL FEATURES
Large kitchen
Dishwasher
Hardwood floors
Open layout
Ample closer/storage space

LOCATION FEATURES (more…)

From the Files of All Publicity is Good Publicity – More Signs Taunting Neighbors

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to Tim for sending the update: “There is a new sign up next to the you need a boyfriend one. He should just clean up his back yard.”

Last week we shared the saga between a neighbor(s) and the restaurant owner of Corduroy and Baby Wale in Shaw. To be honest I’m kinda speechless. Don’t get me wrong it’s beautiful in a Middle School tantrum sort of way and I certainly don’t condone throwing eggs, if indeed that happened, but Jesus Fracking Christ. Seriously? This all feels like a very Trumpian reaction. To what end I ask? What is the purpose? What does one hope to gain by such action? Such provocation. Will this improve the impasse? Bridge the divide? I don’t fracking think so. So, to gain publicity? Maybe. I know that restaurant competition has heated up in Shaw but there’s gotta be a better way. Anyway, wishing peace to all parties before we regress to Elementary school.

Update from owner of Baby Wale via email:

“My goal has never been to get publicity out of this situation. I have not contacted any media outlet first. Attached are photos of how we found our cars Friday night at 11:30 PM. Looks to me that the eggs were thrown from the Whitman. Not sure where the concern for the cleanliness of the alley was in that action. I think rats like eggs too.”

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