Eastern Market

El Piquin Reopens in Eastern Market

By Prince Of Petworth


corner of North Carolina Ave and 7th St SE

“Dear PoPville,

Since I have found innumerable places through your site and comments section over the years, I felt I should give one back. There are a group of guys serving breakfast burritos, tacos, and quesadillas under the name “El Piquin” that have been coming to Eastern Market for about the last five years. They have a restaurant in Essex, MD, but they seem to have no presence whatsoever on yelp, social media, etc. outside of a few shout-outs from Eastern Market itself. They took a long hiatus due to COVID but are now back at it on Sundays and Tuesdays and are better than ever. I have been going religiously for years now because the food is really that good (the hot sauce is other-worldly), and I would really like them to survive. Great group of guys, so I wanted to get the word out, even if that means longer lines for me.”

Check out the menu: (more…)

Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse near Eastern Market Metro

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit have announced an arrest has been made in an Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Friday, January 17, 2020, in the 800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast.

At approximately 10:10 am, the suspect approached a female victim at the listed location. The suspect physically assaulted her with the intent to commit a sexual assault.

On Friday, January 17, 2020, 47-year old, Perry McGrier of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse.”

Pitango Gelato Papered Over on Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth


660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Photo by Joe Wallace

Thanks to Joe for sending. Pitango Gelato opened up on Capitol Hill next to Peregrine in the old Greenworks space back in 2011. They closed their Logan Circle location back in 2016 but opened up a popular cafe in Adams Morgan back in 2017. They also still have a location in Penn Quarter which opened up back in 2010.

Updates when we learn what becomes of this space.

Trickling Springs Creamery “shutting down plant operations…Washington D.C. locations closing within the coming weeks.”

By Prince Of Petworth


7th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Trickling Springs D.C. locations are in Union Market at 1309 5th Street, NE and across from Eastern Market – pictured above. Unclear when their exact last days open will be. The Eastern Market location only opened last summer.

Thanks to all who sent the sad news from The Record Herald:

“”We regret to announce that effective Sept. 27, 2019, Trickling Springs Creamery will be shutting down plant operations,” said Joe Miller, director of sales and marketing for Trickling Springs, which sells and produces dairy products.” (more…)

Brgz (Burgers) coming to Eastern Market

By Prince Of Petworth


250 7th Street, SE near the weekend flea market

The liquor license placard for eat brgz says:

“A restaurant that will be serving American cuisine.The licensee is requesting a Sidewalk Café with seating for 15 patrons. The licensee is requesting a Summer Garden with seating for 45 patrons and a total occupancy of 54. Interior seating for 25. Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment is 99.”

Brgz’s website says: (more…)

New Wine Bar, The Eastern, Coming to Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth


700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE entrance on 7th Street around the corner from Trader Joe’s

Thanks to John for sending:

“Application up between Sephora and Orange Theory Fitness at the Old Hine Building (700 Penn SE). There was also mention of wine. Can’t wait for another restaurant option in the neighborhood.”

The liquor license placard for ‘The Eastern’ says: (more…)

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