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“‘The Top That’ Fried Chicken Sandwich to Debut Today” at Service Bar

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo courtesy Service Bar by Rey Lopez

From a press release:

“The celebrated team behind Shaw’s beloved neighborhood cocktail bar Service Bar is at it again announcing the second round of their popular monthly local fried chicken sandwich series – ‘FRIED’. Beginning today – Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 – from 5pm until close – the talented team at Service Bar is continuing its creative twist on its community-centric fried chicken sandwiches featuring critically-acclaimed and dynamic husband and wife chef duo Chef Tiffany MacIsaac of Buttercream Bakeshop, and Chef Kyle Bailey of The Salt Line. The series will feature their famed fried chicken sandwich, ‘The Top That’ until March 5th, 2020 – and is a reunion of the two working together on the popular fried chicken sandwich they collaborated on years ago while working for a local restaurant group. (more…)

“Dog kicker”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I had a couple of disturbing encounters with who I think is a homeless guy in the U street area. First time was a couple of months ago, I was walking my dog on U street and Vermont. He stopped as if he wanted to pet my dog, and when my dog approached him, he started cursing and tried to kick her head as if it were a football. Luckily, my dog reacted fast and avoided the kick. Last Friday, I was walking on V and 13, same guy was walking, this time carrying an 8-pack of paper towels. When I walked by him, he started cursing and again tried to kick my dog’s head. (more…)

Lulu’s winegarden, formerly Vinoteca, expected to open in February

By Prince Of Petworth


1940 11th Street, NW

From a press release:

“The team behind Michelin-honored Royal, Latin-inspired bar and eatery in Washington, DC’s LeDroit Park neighborhood, has just announced it will soon open its next venture, Lulu’s winegarden, just off U Street at 1940 11th Street NW, in February 2020. Lulu’s will be a communal, bottle-driven winegarden, with two lush garden patios, reimagined dinner party fare with hints of the southwest from chef and partner Cable Smith, and a fun and affordable under-$50 wine list curated by owner and wine director Paul Carlson.

Dreamt up by local husband-and-wife team Paul and Brittany Carlson, the name honors their 8-month-old daughter Lucilla. Paul currently owns the locally-treasured and esteemed Royal, and formerly operated long-lived and loved Vinoteca which closed in November 2019 after 12 years. (more…)

“Literary Cocktails at The Gibson’s upstairs bar begins Friday, February 7 with founder, Chantal Tseng.”

By Prince Of Petworth


2009 14th Street, NW

From an email:

“Literary Cocktails, a popular weekly staple at the Reading Room of Petworth Citizen, is coming to The Gibson, the beloved speakeasy and cocktail bar located on 14thStreet to the left of Marvin, in lieu of Petworth Citizen’s unfortunate closing. Literary Cocktails at The Gibson’s upstairs bar begins Friday, February 7 with founder, Chantal Tseng. (more…)

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar is the restaurant coming from the Boston COJE group to the old Kapnos space

By Prince Of Petworth


2201 14th Street, NW at W Street

Thanks to Lauren for sending from the 14W apartment building “The management sent it out to residents to notify them of construction hours/noise. Super exciting news! Lolita’s is amazing. This will be an awesome addition.”:

“14&W has been leased by a company out of Boston. They are opening their first restaurant in DC, Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar restaurant.”

Back in December we reported that a new restaurant from Boston’s COJE management group was coming to the old Kapnos space. Check out some of their Boston menus here and stay tuned for an opening date.

“Bar Lorea is already closed permanently”

By Prince Of Petworth


2005 14th Street, NW at U Street

Looks like more trouble for the former Diet Starts Monday, The BBQ Joint, Den of Thieves, Hanoi House, and Blackbyrd Warehouse space.

Thanks to Margaret (and others) for sending: “Any word on Bar Lorea at 14th and U? According to Google, they’re permanently closed. It’s a shame, since it had become a go-to. I was last there in late November and it was packed.”

They only opened in September of 2019. Their website has expired and their last Facebook post in January 11th. (more…)

Shooting near 9th and U Street, NW around 11:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1900 block of 9th Street NW. An adult female has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper body.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

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

D’OH!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Tony for sending &pizza at 13/U was shut down yesterday by DC Dept of Health.

Ed. Note: These closures usually only last a few days at most. Can anyone find the DOH report?

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