end of an era

NOOOOOOOOOO. WAMU announces cancellation of Hot Jazz Saturday Night, Last broadcast is June 23rd.

By Prince Of Petworth

Well this is just awful. From Hot Jazz Saturday Night’s Facebook Saturday Night:

“In the likely (and understandable) event you were watching the Caps play tonight instead of listening to HJSN, I wanted to share with you that WAMU announced earlier this evening a slate of upcoming program changes. Among them is the cancellation of Hot Jazz Saturday Night. My last broadcast will be on June 23rd. You can find a link to the station’s press release on the home page, www.wamu.org.

The station will be moving LIVE FROM HERE, the successor to A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION, to air 8:00-10:00, followed by LIVE WIRE, at 10:00 P.M. Judy Carmichael’s JAZZ INSPIRED will be replaced with an additional hour of news from the BBC. (more…)

End of an Era – Beadazzled closing after 29 years in Dupont Circle on June 23rd

By Prince Of Petworth


Inside 1507 Connecticut Ave, NW via Facebook

Thanks to Lila for passing on this very sad retail news:

“Beadazzled Dupont Circle closing June 23

We are very sad to be closing Beadazzled in DC. It was our first store, my baby, built with sweat equity and funded by bead sales from my home over the summer of 1989. For 29 years our amazing team has loved you, and we’ve been grateful to be loved by you. We’ve watched 10-year-old customers, and some of our teen-aged summer staffers grow up to bring their own children into Beadazzled. You’ve helped us through good times and bad, and we hope we’ve done the same for you. (more…)

The 201 Bar: “After 15 yrs of serving Capitol Hill, we are permanently closing on Fri 6/15.”

By Prince Of Petworth


201 Massachusetts Ave, NE

Wowza, thanks to Barred in DC for passing on the word from The 201 Bar:

“After 15 yrs of serving Capitol Hill, we are permanently closing on Fri 6/15. As a thank you to our guests, neighbors, friends, & family, we invite you to an Appreciation Party on Thurs. 6/14 starting at 4PM. Stay tuned for more details & a statement from our owner, Matt Weiss.”

Ezme Wine Bar becoming Leziz Turkish Cafe & Restaurant on P Street

By Prince Of Petworth


2016 P Street, NW

Thanks to Bootsy for sending. We Judged Ezme to positive reviews way back in 2010. Leziz’s website says:

“Specializing in Turkish Home-Made Healthy Dishes for Every Taste and Palette”

Check out their menu here.

Ed. Note: Appears to be from the owners of Ezme as ezmedc.com redirect to Leziz. Also of note – they’ll be open for lunch too!

Oh My God. Brass Monkey Has Closed?!?!! UPDATE: Spaghetti Garden, Roxanne Restaurant, and Peyote Karaoke Cafe All Closed, Becoming Pitchers “a new LGBTQ sports bar”

By Prince Of Petworth


2317 18th Street, NW

A reader writes:

“Brass Monkey on 18th has apparently closed, from an employee who works there. It has been a fun 26 years.”

Now it’s quite possible that I haven’t been to the Brass Monkey in approximately 16 years.

Nevertheless, they had a pool table. And I played a million games at that pool table back in the day. So I shall keep nothing but my fond memories, should the closure to be true.

Perhaps it will be like the great Dan’s Cafe scare of 2015. But I don’t think so. I’m told from another source that Spaghetti Garden downstairs from Brass Monkey has also closed and that something very interesting is coming. STAY TUNED. Updates when more is known.

UPDATE: Thanks to all who messaged about the Metro Weekly story:

“Pitchers, a new LGBTQ sports bar, will open in Adams Morgan in June. David Perruzza, the longtime manager of JR.’s Bar, has signed a 10-year lease for a building that for years housed Adams Morgan mainstays, Spaghetti Garden, Roxanne Restaurant, and Peyote Karaoke Cafe.”

“Las Canteras Peruvian Restaurant is closing.”

By Prince Of Petworth


inside 2307 18th Street, NW via Facebook

Sad news from Las Canteras:

“Las Canteras Peruvian Restaurant is closing.

Sunday March 18 will be our last day. Co-owners Gary Lee and Eddy Ancasi welcome you for lunch or dinner this weekend as we end a really great ride as one of DC’s premier Latin Restaurants. Reservations: 202-265-1780 or [email protected]. Check us out: www.lascanterasdc.com”

From the Adams Morgan BID:

“Las Canteras is closing.

Sunday March 18 will be our last day.

Nearly eleven years ago, co-owners Eddy Ancasi and Gary Lee set out on a mission to bring great contemporary and traditional Peruvian cuisine to the DC area.

Along the way, we have served 91,253 Pisco Sours, 60,492 Lomo Saltados and 78,000 servings of Ceviche. (more…)

“10 years ago we opened the doors and our hearts to DC and now it is time to say farewell.”

By Prince Of Petworth


929 F Street, NW

From Co Co Sala:

“10 years ago we opened the doors and our hearts to DC and now it is time to say farewell. It is with great sadness, yet tremendous gratitude that we are announcing Co Co. Sala will be closing on February 24, 2018. We feel beyond blessed to have been part of so many celebrations and experiences that our guests so graciously have allowed us to indulge in over the years. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your lives! (more…)

“It is with tremendous regret and personal sorrow that I must announce the upcoming closing of the Black Rooster Pub May 2018.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1919 L Street, NW

Ed. Note: In 2009 Black Rooster almost closed after the Peace Corps HQ planned on expanding but it was saved last minute. Since the reason for this closure is the “lease is up” it doesn’t sound like a similar reprieve will be likely.

It is a dark day. Thanks to Robert for passing on from WTOP a Facebook post from one of Black Rooster’s owners, Jody Taylor:

“It is with tremendous regret and personal sorrow that I must announce the upcoming closing of the Black Rooster Pub May 2018. The Rooster opened in 1970 and has had a long and successful run–certainly more than most pubs in the city. However, our lease is up and all good things must come to an end. It is certainly the end of an era. (more…)

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