Capitol Hill

“In A Pickle is shutting down in Eastern Market.” Where to get the best pickles and olives now?

By Prince Of Petworth


via In A Pickle Fan Club

“Dear PoPville,

In A Pickle is shutting down in Eastern Market. He announced it on the Facebook page on 3/19 and it’s very sad to see it go! For me, like many, it was the main reason for going to eastern market on the weekends. Anyone know where to get these pickles and olives from now that he’s shutting down?”

“Dear In a Pickle Fans,

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closing of In A Pickle Company. We are grateful for the support of our customers over the past 14 years I have enjoyed meeting all you over those years. (more…)

On Your Marks, Get Set, Santa Rosa Taqueria or Zoca?

By Prince Of Petworth


319 Pennsylvania Ave, SE photo by Kendra Barkoff Lamy

Thanks to Kendra for sharing: “It’s now a race to see which Mexican restaurant opens first on Pennsylvania Ave in Capitol Hill. Santa Rosa Taqueria or Zoca.”

Check out the menu from their Delaware location while we stand by for an opening date for Zoca. Zoca will be taking over the former Stanton and Greene space, previously the longtime home to Pour House.

 

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301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

David writes: “Is it April 16 yet?” (more…)

“Mott’s Market on the market”

By Prince Of Petworth


233 12th Street, SE

Thanks to Sean for sending the latest on Mott’s Market. The listing for $1,250,000 says:

“Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase beloved Mott’s Market. A wide and large semi-detached rowhome that is prominently on the corner of Gessford Court and overlooking Walter Street – all just steps from Lincoln Park and Eastern Market in the heart of Capitol Hill. Purpose-built in 1916 as a store and second-floor home for Samuel Gotkin, the site appears to have been a corner store for over a century and became Mott’s Market in 1969. It is zoned RF-1 with a commercial use code of 042-Store-Miscallenous and currently has a Retail – Grocery B license from the DC Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration. (more…)

“Mason and Greens, a zero-waste bulk refill store and vegan grocery is opening soon in Eastern market!”

By Prince Of Petworth


8th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Thanks to Sarah for sending: “Mason and Greens, a zero-waste bulk refill store and vegan grocery is opening soon in Eastern market!”

From Mason and Greens:

“We are so excited to be opening up our second shop in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. We plan to open summer 2022. (more…)

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