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JUST IN: “After nearly a decade down this alleyway, Reverie will serve its final menu on October 4.”

By Prince Of Petworth


3201 Cherry Hill Lane NW courtesy Reverie

Thanks to Daphney (and everyone else) for passing on the sad news from Chef Johnny Spero:

“This is meant to be celebratory—so please don’t take it any other way.

Reverie has shaped me in more ways than I can count. It gave me space to grow through some of life’s biggest challenges all at once—becoming a father, opening a restaurant, and giving up alcohol. It helped me find my voice and define the kind of dining experience I wanted to create—the kind that tells a story, sometimes without needing many words.

I pushed myself to be exactly who I am—not different for the sake of it, but because the food that excited me most was the food I believed in.

And now, I’ve decided to end this chapter on my own terms. (more…)

Sprig and Sprout Closing After 13 Years in Glover Park (after Sunday’s Service)

By Prince Of Petworth


2317 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from Sprig and Sprout:

“After 13 incredible years in Glover Park, we’re heartbroken to share that

Sprig & Sprout will be closing our doors for good at the end of the night on Sunday, July 27.

This has been one of the hardest decisions Marc and I have had to make—and we announce this with disappointed hearts. For over three years, we’ve been operating without a formal lease, without any legal protections, and only crushing silence from our landlord. The repairs on the building have become overwhelming and without any response from our landlord we essentially are being constructively evicted.

More than anything, the burden of maintaining the building has pulled our focus away from what mattered most: the food, the service, and you. (more…)

Cinco Soles Closing Farewell Today in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


3418 11th Street, NW previously home to Ossobuco and Columbia Heights Coffee

“Dear PoPville,

Seems like Cinco Soles in Columbia Heights is closing soon but they are doing a big farewell event tonight. Might be worth sharing to support this business as I know they have been struggling a bit! Thanks.”

Thanks to Jeremy for passing on the sad news from Cinco Soles: (more…)

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