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Mott’s Market Celebrates Grand Reopening on Capitol Hill Tomorrow! (Tues.)

By Prince Of Petworth

233 12th Street, SE

From a press release:

“Mott’s Market, the beloved Capitol Hill corner store that neighbors rallied to save and restore, will celebrate its grand reopening on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at 233 12th St. SE, Washington, D.C. 20003, just south of Lincoln Park.

After more than four years of fundraising, renovations, and a lengthy permitting and approvals process, Mott’s Market is once again open for business. The grand reopening celebration will start in front of the Market and then move to the newly renovated back patio and will feature refreshments, entertainment for kids and adults, and a festive community gathering to mark the return of a neighborhood institution. (more…)

WHAT, and I can not emphasize this enough, THE HELEN OF TROY IS THIS?!?! Pickled Hot Dogs?

By Prince Of Petworth

I have been around the block a time or two. I am 51 years old and have lived in DC continuously for 29 years and I have never seen this before. Pickled eggs (photo below)? Yes, of course. I remember the days of pickled eggs being sold on ice cream trucks around town. I’m cool with that. 100% But pickled hot dogs? Are these pickled hotdogs? Do you just eat them straight out of the jar? What is happening hahaha (more…)

Fuji Market, Japanese and Korean Goods, coming to the Squangle!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1201 5th Street, NW at M Street previously home to a very fun liquor store.

Well this is awesome. Local ANC rep Rachelle Nigro shared the exciting news:

“Fuji Market is coming to 1201 5th St NW. Today I spoke with Ms. Myung Lee, the proprietor who will be operating the space, and she confirmed the build‑out is underway. Fuji Market will offer Japanese and Korean food products, (more…)

Concluding Sandwich Monday with an Appreciation Post – Odd Provisions is AMAZING!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Ted Eytan

Speaking of sandwiches – this is a reminder that Odd Provisions at 11th and Lamont Street, NW is amazing. And very well priced!! I got a ham and cheese sandwich on a pretzel bun for like $8.50 and it absolutely hit the spot. If you are sleeping on their sandwiches, like I was, WAKE UP – so, so good. Head straight to the deli counter in the back.

For those who are unfamiliar: (more…)

Do you believe in miracles?!!? Morazan Groceries (or another grocery/bodega) Coming Back!!

By Prince Of Petworth


3928 14th Street, NW

Thanks to David for sending the update on Morazan Groceries:

“There’s a new sign up at the Morazan location on 14th Street, NW. Maybe you have a better translation, but it is something like: “Temporarily closed. Will open again soon. Thank you for your patience.” Joy!”

STAY TUNED.

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