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Breaking and DAGGER: After Almost a Decade, Slash Run Closing in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


201 Upshur Street, NW

Ed. Note: Slash Run opened with great fanfare back on July 16, 2015. In 2018 it was sold to manager Christine Lilyea. Prior to Slash Run this space was home to J ‘n G Tavern and of course El Limeno and briefly La Joya Steakhouse. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

Thanks to Mike for passing on the super sad news from Slash Run:

“Hey good people / Slash Fans
Me and the employees LARRY, BRIAN, LILY AND CAROLINA at Slash want to say thank you for your patronage over the last decade through the pandemic and more ♥️ thank you to the bands who performed here with their whole hearts ⚡️as we get closer to the lease ending 😢I have decided not to renew my lease as it has been a trying last two years, (more…)

“Qualia Closing Eckington Location Nov. 25”

By Prince Of Petworth


Harry Thomas Way and Eckington Place NE

Ed. Note: Qualia announced they would not be reopening their Petworth location, now home to Snappy’s, back in 2023.

From an email:

“After nearly eight years of serving the Eckington neighborhood, we have reached the end of our lease term. Despite the ongoing support of our landlords through the difficulties of the past five years, operating a brick-and-mortar business in DC is an increasingly costly proposition. It has always been our sincerest hope to be an asset to the community and positive force in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, intentions alone are not sufficient to finance a business.

And so, our last day of serving the public will be Monday, November 25. (more…)

Whoa: Birch & Barley being replaced by Mallard, “Helmed by Chef Hamilton Johnson to Feature Refined Southern Cuisine” in August

By Prince Of Petworth


1337 14th Street, NW via Birch & Barley

Froma press release:

“Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG) and Chef Hamilton Johnson are thrilled to announce the opening of Mallard, a restaurant that reimagines Southern cuisine with a refined yet playful twist. Situated at 1337 14th Street, Mallard will take over the space formerly occupied by Birch & Barley, which will conclude its successful 15-year run on Saturday, July 13th. (more…)

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