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Alert, Alert, Alert – Solly’s is Going to be OK – Just Returning to Original Size!

Published July 29, 2020 at 9:40AM

Nikki sends in a bit of a scare this morning after spotting the signs above in the expanded section of Solly’s (which used to be the old Madjet space): “WHAT IS GOING ON”

Back in 2012 Solly’s expanded into the old Madjet restaurant space. They will be returning to their original size, when they first opened in 2006, which includes their original bar, the upstairs space and of course their great patio:

11th and U Street, NW

Solly’s patio is currently open everyday from 4-11pm!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: (more…)

#coronaville

Barkada, a New Natural Wine Bar, Opening just off U Street Tomorrow (Wed., July 29)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 28, 2020 at 3:25PM

1939 12th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Barkada, a new natural wine bar, owned and operated by Primrose’s Sebastian Zutant with long-time friends Anthony Aligo & Nick Guglietta, and Nathan Fisher, will open its doors on July 29, 2020 at 1939 12th Street NW, Washington DC.

Zutant, who currently owns and operates Primrose and previously worked at The Red Hen, Komi, Proof, and Rasika, partnered with the industry newcomers to build their dream wine bar. Barkada, a Filipino slang word meaning a group of friends, will have a unique list of over 60 natural wines from around the world and a food program featuring a selection of curated imports and local products. In addition to a range of cheese and charcuterie, Barkada will showcase tinned fish and seafood platters for the adventurous, along with light fare and sandwiches. On the weekends, Barkada will also have breakfast sandwiches for brunch from 12pm-3pm; (more…)

Lunch Alert: Soleado Now Serving Lunch from 11am-2pm at Seven Reasons

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 28, 2020 at 12:05PM

2208 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Chelsea for sending: “I noticed Seven Reasons is now serving lunch! Menu attached. Sounds tasty!” (more…)

#lunch

Rebel Taco Cantina nears opening on U Street – Coming to K Street Too

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 27, 2020 at 4:00PM

Thanks to smaites for sending:

Check out their menu here and standby for an opening date. (more…)

#tacos

“The Amsterdam Falafelshop on 14th Street has been stripped clean”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 24, 2020 at 3:15PM

Thanks to DC for sending: “The Amsterdam Falafelshop on 14th ST NW seems to have closed down either temporarily or more likely permanently. The interior has been stripped clean and the banner out front which asked folks to order online is gone. It’s no longer possible to place orders from the website.” (more…)

#coronaville

“the new Whole Foods is open on Florida Ave.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 23, 2020 at 9:05AM

Photo by Ted Eytan

Today is July 23rd:

“Whole Foods Market will open its new 46,000 square-foot store in Washington, D.C., located at 967 Florida Avenue NW, at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 23.”

And thanks to Plant Alert for sending: “Hey! PoPville the new Whole Foods is open on Florida Ave. they giving away free reusable bags and $5 gift cards!” (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for the location and because years ago I’m pretty sure they used to dress the house up as a pumpkin during Halloween

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 17, 2020 at 2:15PM | Updated July 20, 2020 at 12:38PM

This house is located at 1445 S Street NW near 14th Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1950 / 1br – 500ft2 – Jr 1BR 1BA w/ 100 sq ft private TERRACE + PARKING (optional) (Logan – Dupont – U Street Triangle) (more…)

“Former Grady’s space up for lease on 14th”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 16, 2020 at 4:00PM

2210 14th Street, NW between W and Florida Ave

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“After a fire gutted the place last year, there have been slow repairs on the building ever since. Six weeks or so ago the windows were replaced and the HVAC has been rebuilt. But it looks like Grady’s isn’t coming back and the space is up for lease.”