Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by GordonCV

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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NoMa (Near Northeast)

GRECO Opens in Union Market Tomorrow (Thurs.) “$1 pitas on opening day for the first 100 guests.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1285 4th Street, NE

Giddy up.

From an email:

“Greco Truly Greek eatery is psyched to share that their second D.C. location will open on Thursday, April 2, in the Union Market District at 1285 4th Street NE, Unit B.

The newest Greco fast casual eatery in the Union Market District occupies a welcoming, bright and airy space of just over 1,777 square feet with seating for up to 20. Greco will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

To celebrate the opening of Greco’s new Union Market location, guests can enjoy $1 pitas on opening day for the first 100 guests. Greco also has an app that is available for iOS and Android and is offering $5 off first time orders with the code TRULY GREEK.”

Full press release: (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for August 26, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

718 Park Rd NW #2
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This Park View condo comes with a 3.25% mortgage you can take over: 718 Park Rd NW #2

  • Assumable 3.25% VA loan

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  • 97 Walk Score, two Metros nearby

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 4BR/3BA (plus three half baths) Colonial on 0.63 exceptionally private, manicured acres in Spring Valley, completely reinvented in 2011 with a 16-foot-ceiling living room and terraced gardens—all for $10M.

  • “You’ll fall in love with this luxurious Jr. 1 bedroom with breathtaking views of the city. Enjoy coffee or a book on your private balcony or mingle with the neighbors on the terrace below.”

  • “Welcome to Le Parc Luxury Residences, a boutique condominium in an exceptional Cathedral Heights/Cleveland Park location. This striking one-bedroom residence has been thoughtfully designed for both comfort and everyday livability, with floor-to-ceiling double-pane Pella windows in the living room, kitchen, and bedroom that fill the home with natural light and showcase sweeping city views.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an “inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in Riggs Park with a deep rear yard and off-street parking” that is “conveniently located approximately one mile from Fort Totten Metro Station.”

Navy Yard

BREAKING: All Purpose Riverfront is Permanently Closed in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth


79 Potomac Ave, SE

ICYMI: Last week, All Purpose Riverfront Still Closed in Navy Yard. Reopening Soon?

UPDATE: A rep from All Purpose writes me, “It’s been a great eight years at that space, but All Purpose Hospitality Group has decided to focus efforts on the original All-Purpose location in Shaw and AP Pizza Shop in Bethesda, along with an Aventino coming to IAD this fall.”

“Dear PoPville,

Was just told All Purpose Riverfront is closed for good. They canceled my reservation for an event next month😭”

All Purpose Riverfront has been removed from their website: (more…)

Event

Art All Night with District Bridges

Washington DC

3210 Mt Pleasant St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20010

Website Contact Social

District Bridges is thrilled to announce its FIVE events as part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Art All Night with support from the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD.)

From local artists, circus performers, live bands, dance, theatre, improv, storytelling, and so much more, these festivals celebrate art in all its forms and highlight the unique culture of each neighborhood.

Go to Art All Night with District Bridges Read more
Columbia Heights

Sup with Salvimex? Definitely Closed.

By Prince Of Petworth


1424 Park Road, NW

Ed. Note: Salvimex only opened here in March 2025.

“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if you might be able to crowdsource a solution to the mystery of this establishment on Park Road NW. It’s clearly been closed for months and looks abandoned, yet Yelp still says it is “open.” It’s disappointing because Mi Cuba Cafe was replaced with this eyesore.”

It’s definitely closed and has been for weeks. (more…)

DC Government

Mayor Bowser: “deeply disappointed by the Council’s decision to allow the juvenile curfew zones to expire.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Mayor Bowser writes last night:

“I am deeply disappointed by the Council’s decision to allow the juvenile curfew zones to expire.

We all want our young people to be able to socialize in age-appropriate ways and in environments that are safe for themselves, for their peers, and for the entire community.

But as adults, we cannot abdicate our responsibility to respond to behaviors that put young people or our community at risk.

I urge the Council to reconsider.

My full statement: (more…)

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