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Where are the best pre-made cocktails to go available these days?

By Prince Of Petworth


1405 T Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

As the weather turns, a couple of us were asking which bars in DC are offering To-Go drinks. We went to Garden District yesterday only to find out that they are closed between 2PM and 5PM which we found very odd. As a result, we ended up at Colada Shop which has amazing To Go cocktails. Stopped by Chicken & Whiskey, but they had the Take-Home-And-Prepare cocktails that you can’t drink immediately. I also noticed that Duke’s Counter has To Go cocktails and beers.”

We talked to go cocktails back in March but where are your current favorite spots?

“Delayed Unemployment Benefits in DC?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

After losing my DC retail manager job due to COVID-19 closures, I filed for unemployment insurance (UI) in DC in mid-March on the DOES website, and was approved quite quickly, and have continued to file every week for UI every week since mid-March.

With the CARES Act passed by Congress at the end of March, an additional $600 per week was to be added to whatever people qualified for with UI. My original UI amount was $200; I still have a part-time job based in Maryland that I can do remotely, and with that pay I make just too much to receive for any UI money in DC. But according to these DOES calculations  (see question 8), with the additional $600, I should get a total of $800 in UI, and after subtracting what I make with my Maryland job and taxes on UI, I should get around $400. (more…)

“any roller skaters in DC that have suggestions for socially-distant locations to practice?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Pablo Raw

“Dear PoPville,

I’m a total newbie to roller skating (trying to keep my brain and body active), and just bought some quads this week. Are there any roller skaters in DC that have suggestions for socially-distant locations to practice? Obviously the rinks are closed, and I don’t want to risk tearing up any tennis courts, but am looking for a smoother surface + low traffic area as I expect to fall a lot.

Would prefer around SW, but can drive if necessary!”

“How can DC Police issue parking violations for out of state plates during a pandemic in which DMV is closed?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live in Ward 1 and am in the processing of purchasing my vehicle that is at the end of its lease. I have not changed my out of state plates since moving here because it was leased through another state. Once the title transfers over from the dealership to my name, I intend to switch my plates, registration, and license to DC.

I was recently self quarantining with my girlfriend, who lives in Ward 4, and received a parking violation for having out of state plates and registration. The officer that wrote the violation – who coincidentally lives in her apartment building – first took note of my car in March and recently gave me a violation at the end of April. (more…)

“The Codmother loves you all and she needs your help.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1334 U Street, NW

Thanks to Matt for sharing the Codmother‘s GoFundMe:

“Hello friends and family!

As you know, COVID-19 has been a huge blow to small businesses everywhere. From a recent survey of 1,500 small business owners in the U.S., more than 50% said that they may not be able to continue after 3 months in the current state caused by the pandemic. They were surveyed in March and it is now May, so time is starting to run out for many of us. While a limited reopening could definitely help us out, we also have to consider the health risks involved. As a staff of five working in close quarters, it is more important to us to guarantee the safety of each of us as well as our customers and that’s how we find ourselves here.

We applied for the small business recovery grant and we were only given $1,000 to stay afloat, compared to the astronomical amounts corporate america received!

We are asking for some support for the “shittiest” bar in D.C., where everyone belongs. The bartender knows your name, because we are all taking our shots together. Everyone has a moment here that makes for the best of stories later. (more…)

Trucker Protest Remains on Constitution Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

We first noted this protest on May 1st. According to Freightwaves:

“A convoy of around 70 small-business truckers convoyed to the nation’s Capitol around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1, to protest low freight rates amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The group plans to remain parked along Constitution Avenue until May 4 in hopes of attracting the attention of President Donald Trump about the plight of small-business truckers, said Scott Jordan of Peculiar, Missouri, and owner of Powerhouse Transportation.”

Thanks to Alex for sending the photo above from 6:50am this morning. It’s obviously now May 11th so not clear how long they’ll be there.

“I just wanted to share the news of another locally-owned business going above and beyond.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

For the past 14 or so years, my parents and I have gone to Hu’s Shoes in Georgetown on Mother’s Day so my mom can pick out a pair of shoes after brunch. We stumbled upon the store years ago, and have kept up the tradition ever since, rain or shine. The guys always sit down to catch up on what’s happened the past year, and patiently help as my mom tries on every pair of flats and my dad riddles them with dad jokes. We look forward to it every year.

Today, knowing we wouldn’t be able to come in, I reached out by email to let the guys know that we are thinking of them and will be in as soon as social distancing regulations ease up. (more…)

Phillips Seafood and Steak Reopens for Takeout in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and P Street, NW

From Phillips:

“The Phillips Seafood & Steak team has reopened its doors for pickup, curbside and delivery, just in time to satisfy all your seafood cravings. Every Monday through Saturday from 12pm to 8pm, enjoy a menu of Phillips favorites, available for order online through Grubhub, Uber Eats and Ritual or directly by phone.


courtesy Phillips

Craving crab cakes? Phillips has you covered. Our carryout menu features a range of sandwiches and seafood entrees, including our famous family-recipe crab cakes, classic fish and chips, crispy shrimp and our signature ultimate burger, topped with a crab cake, crisp bacon and all the fixings. (more…)

“Major renovations at Number Nine”

By Prince Of Petworth


1435 P Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what’s going on at Number Nine? They seem to have gutted the place for renovations.”

Maybe we’ll be seeing a lot more of this as bars and restaurants prepare to reopen with likely more spacing in mind? Anyone see other renos starting at restaurants or bars?

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