there was a time

“Compass Rose as you’ve known it for 11 years is going to close on T street at the end of this month.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1346 T Street, NW

From Compass Rose shares the news on IG:

“Compass Rose as you’ve known it for 11 years is going to close on T street at the end of this month. June 1 will be its last day of service. It’s been a hell of a ride but it’s time for Compass, the nomad that she is, to move West. Compass Rose will take a little summer vacation with plans to open back up in a few months in the space, but as something very different that we hope still serves our neighborhood well. The version of Compass as you know her, low lights and loud music, will end at the end of this month ❤️ (more…)

Indulge us in a little Nostalgia and Help Finalize the Definitive List of Safeway Nicknames Circa 2025

By Prince Of Petworth


Petworth, yes, this is what the Petworth Safeway aka the Smelly or Stinky Safeway, looked like back in the day and my God did it stink (though super nice staff.)

After a friendly debate with her friend, a friend of mine requests that we put together the definitive list of Safeway nicknames. [Ed. Note: Before the internet ruled the earth we used to have to think of fun ways to entertain ourselves and one of those ways was naming Safeways!] Here is what the then definitive list looked like from 2009: (more…)

“Any Plans for the Abandoned Luncheonette at Union Market?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Sending in a question regarding this abandoned luncheonette in the Union Market parking lot (Hall and Oates album reference intended). It’s been here for as long as I can remember and I’m curious what it was or if there are any plans to repurpose it?

Sincerely,

A Union Market resident and Hall and Oates super fan”

I’m guessing, well, anyone hear anything?

Oh if I told you (more…)

Terrible News: Brookland’s Finest announces it will be closing for good in mid April.

By Prince Of Petworth


12th and Jackson Street, NE opened here back in June 2014

Brookland’s Finest truly lived up to their name. This is a very tough loss.

Brookland’s Finest owner Tony T writes:

“Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we are going to have to close the doors at Brookland’s Finest. A word I grew to hate during the lockdown was pivot. Unfortunately, we could not pivot at BF. There were many factors. (more…)

As if everything weren’t bad enough – I can’t believe I’m typing this – E Street Cinema is Closing In March because of course it is

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and E Street, NW

God bless it!

Thanks to Justin, Jacob, and Daphney for sharing the terrible news:

“I just left E St Cinema, where the staff confirmed they’re closing. They said it’s not official yet but they’ll announce shortly.

They said first week of March.”

The Washington post reports:

“E Street Cinema, a popular local theater in Washington, D.C., will shutter its doors by March.”

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