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SouthEats Breakfast Shop launching Tuesday at Walters in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth


via Walters (10 N Street, SE)

From an email:

“Jeremy Gifford and Chef Ryan McGill go way back. 9 years ago Gifford recruited McGill to leave fine dinning and focus on the neighborhood bar (DC Reynolds) that was only known for its #BOGO happy hour. “I knew if we were going to make it we had to have great food”. McGill had cut his teeth at more fine dining establishment around town but was looking for a change of pace. Most important he lived in the neighborhood. “We had a great underrated food program for years” says Gifford, currently focused on his huge sports bar adjacent to Nationals Park.

“Walters kitchen is way bigger than we need right now with no sports” which triggered his idea to reach out to McGill for his help launching SouthEats Breakfast Shop. Launching Tuesday from 8am-11am Monday-Friday the Navy Yard restaurant will offer breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit parfait, tacos, and coffee to go (Gifford is looking for a local roaster to partner with). (more…)

“Limited menu with a Meatloaf dinner special while supplies last!”

By Prince Of Petworth


501 East Capitol Street, SE via Jimmy T’s

The good word from Jimmy T’s Place (cash only) this morning:

“Hey all! Trying something new. Come join us for dinner tonight from 5:30 – 8:30. Limited menu with a Meatloaf dinner special while supplies last! Get it while it’s hot!”

Ed. Note: On July 2nd they posted: “Hey all, we’re opening on a trial basis with a limited menu and reduced table space. Hours are Sat,Sun 8:00-3:00. Wed-Fri 6:30-3:00. Please bear with us as we navigate these difficult times!‬”

“I guess that’s it for good…”

By Prince Of Petworth


5310 Western Ave, NW

Thanks to Emily for sending: “Le Pain Quotidien in Friendship Heights hasn’t been open since the pandemic started, and I guess that’s it for good…”

And thanks to Renee for passing on more bleak news in Friendship Heights from the Washington Business Journal, “Mazza Gallerie mall in Northwest D.C. faces a foreclosure sale”

Mazza Gallerie’s (5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW) website says: “Since 1978 Mazza Gallerie has served as DC’s choice for upscale retail and entertainment. Boasting 3 levels of shops and eateries and a full level movie theatre, Mazza Gallerie is a premiere destination for fun and shopping.”

Updates when we learn what happens with the foreclosure.

“More Metro: Most rail and bus service returns to pre-pandemic levels in largest ramp-up in agency’s history”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Maher Farrukh

From WMATA:

“More trains, more stations, more buses, more hours. Metro is finalizing plans to restore most rail and bus service to pre-Covid levels across the region in the largest – and likely most complex – service change in the system’s 44-year history. To support the effort, thousands of frontline Metro employees will transition to new work schedules as the region continues its gradual recovery and more customers are expected.

“Thanks to our congressional delegation, CARES federal funding makes it possible for us to restore service in support of economic recovery for the national capital region,” said General Manager and CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld. “As they return, we want our customers to know that facial coverings are required everywhere on the system, and the more frequent trains and buses we are adding will help you ride socially distant.”

Metrorail service changes take effect Sunday, August 16, (more…)

“Announcements when Fire stations are closed for covid testing”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Erin

“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue – yesterday I went to two covid test stations in NW (Fire stations 4 and Fire Station 11) and they were both closed; paper signs on the door. Is there a location where such announcements are made? The mayor’s site didn’t have any information on that matter and it would have been really good to know, particularly as there are no test sites in NW from Thursday-Saturday.”

Ed. Note: I often see notices of closures on Mayor Bowser’s twitter.

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