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Martha Dear “LAUNCHING A CURATED OUTDOOR MARKET” in Mount Pleasant to support keeping their Streatery

By Prince Of Petworth


3110 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

I’m still a little staggered from Dos Gringos closing so wanted to share a bit of positive news from Mount Pleasant via the magnificent Martha Dear:

“THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR OUTDOOR SEATING LATELY. WE ARE KEEPING IT. IT IS COSTLY. IT WILL SHRINK IN SIZE. THE PROCESS WAS EVERYTHING BUT EASY.

TO SUPPORT ALL THIS, WE ARE LAUNCHING A CURATED OUTDOOR MARKET EVERY OTHER SATURDAY THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER. MAY 16TH WILL BE OUR FIRST MARKET DAY: 11AM – 2PM. (more…)

Down Goes the Streatery at Stoney’s (and so many more)

By Prince Of Petworth


1433 P Street, NW

Ed. Note: After my 12 mile walkabout yesterday, I can confirm SO many streateries down. Frankly just too many to catalogue each one, so unless there is something especially noteworthy about another removal, so concludes our ‘Streatery Down’ coverage. (Most) Streateries are dead, long live outdoor dining (and perhaps streateries again one day! – minus the global pandemic and all…)

We’ve seen a lot of streateries come down by now but it still stings. Thanks to Jim for sending from Stoney’s on P Street: (more…)

Last Chance for La Tejana nighttime service (this Weds-Sat 5p- 9:30p), impending loss of streatery too. BUT “breakfast isn’t going anywhere”

By Prince Of Petworth


3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

LA TEJANA shared the update on Friday:

“Next week will be our last week operating nighttime service. Don’t worry, breakfast isn’t going anywhere – our plan is to expand our breakfast and catering operations and build on what we do best. The closure of nighttime is due to several factors (more…)

Could Current Streateries Be Saved? “Emergency Legislation Lowering Costs and Reducing Design Restrictions on Restaurant Streateries” has been introduced

By Prince Of Petworth

From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:

“DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) introduced emergency legislation to make immediate changes to the cost and design restrictions for DDOT’s streateries rules, with the goal of ensuring streateries remain a viable tool for restaurants and an opportunity to enliven street life. The Council will vote on the legislation on Tuesday, Dec. 2. (more…)

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