Thanks to the many readers for sending me the link from today’s Washington Post’s Special Food section on pizza. We’ve discussed this issue a fair share over here but I’m glad the Post took notice too. Pete’s seems to be doing great already but I hope the extra exposure gets some more folks over to Moroni’s.
The props keep coming to Moroni’s as another reader sent me word that they were selected by the Washingtonian as one of the 100 best bargain restaurants. Congrats to both restaurants.
Back in February I posted about this church for sale on the corner of Taylor and Illinois. Well I just got a flyer from the new congregation introducing themselves, which I thought was pretty cool. Welcome, St. Gabriel’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
I was super psyched to see Bentley’s, at 810 Upshur St., kicking its outdoor space. It adds a great flavor to that stretch of Upshur. If you haven’t checked out the shop yet be sure to stop by. It is closed Mon. and Tues. but Wed.-Sun. it is open from 1pm – 7pm. Or by appointment, call 202-251-0527.
Many may recall that I was super intrigued when the Lofstel opened up last January at 4115 8th Street. So I was super excited to hear about Karen’s adventures spending a night there. I have to say, it really does sound super cool.
I knew I was in for an interesting night the moment I stepped into the seemingly unremarkable rowhouse on a sleepy, non-descript street in Petworth. From the outside, the house looked welcoming, yet quiet, like any other rowhouse. White Christmas lights decorated the front porch, and a warm light peeped through behind patterned curtains that obscured the windows. Yet after ringing the doorbell and being ushered inside by a scruffy yet genial 20-something guy, I saw immediately that the rowhouse’s exterior was deceptive, providing little hint of the life within. (more…)
A number of people have written me to inquire what was going on this weekend with that big white tent on Georgia Ave. Well I spoke with organizer, Shawn Spencer, who explained that it was a fundraiser for “Us Helping Us” a non profit that provides outreach, education and mental health services for those living with HIV or AIDS. I have to say Petworth definitely knows how to rock a fundraiser. There was great rap playing on the turntables during this cookout. As I was walking away, to my surprise, I had involuntarily started busting out some vintage PoP dance moves which I have no doubt caused much laughter to those driving south on Georgia Ave. I’m just glad, as a result, I didn’t cause any traffic accidents…
Lots of nice progress on this corner. Can anyone explain how the two concrete towers that have risen work in the overall structure?
This is a bit random but for some reason it made me laugh so hard I nearly doubled over. I think it also contributes nicely to the beautiful life. Young girl to another: “Girl, you need to get a fucking perm!”. Beautiful.
Sweet mango cafe puts up a banner for a local candidate. Incidentally, I wonder if all the construction from the street improvement is going to effect their business? I certainly hope not and I’m pretty sure as long as that beautiful jerk chicken smoke continues to waft out the customers will keep coming, barriers or not.
From a reader:
“Join Petworth residents this Saturday, May 24th from 4:00- 10:00 PM at Moroni and Brothers Pizza for live bands, pizza giveaways, cheap beer and more! $10 – Kids under 12 admitted free. All benefits will be donated to Metro Teen AIDS, a local organization dedicated promoting advocacy, awareness and prevention of new HIV cases in District teens (www.metroteenaids.org). Bands playing are Lode Runner, Len Bias & The Opposite Sex. BYOiPOD for more music! Come support a family owned Petworth Business and a great, DC charity!
Moroni & Brothers Pizza
4811 Georgia Ave., NW
202-829-2090″
From the forum section:
“A few years ago WMATA announced a retail kiosk pilot plan that would have allowed retail kiosks in select Metrorail stations, and Columbia Heights station was one of the locations. Jim Graham successfully argued that Columbia Heights was getting enough new retail, and Petworth should get the kiosks instead. And then nothing happened.
I was wondering what happened to this program, wrote to Metro, and got the following reply. Too bad.”