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D Light Café coming to Adams Morgan, Songbyrd has officially flown the coop to Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth


2475 18th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for D Light Café (formerly the cafe space at Songybyrd) says:

“A Restaurant that will serve breakfast, lunch, pastries, and dinner with a Total Occupancy Load
of 40 and seating for 40 inside. Sidewalk Café with 18 seats.”

Stay tuned. As for Songbyrd: (more…)

“Celebrate Labor Day with the freshly baked bread you’ve grown to love at Le Diplomate now {finally!} available for purchase at Bread Alley, opening this Monday at 9am.”

By Prince Of Petworth


in the Morse Street alley between 4th + 5th Streets, NE photo by Capitol Phil

Thanks to Phil for sending: “Bread Alley, the alley bakery (behind St. Anselm) where you’ll be able to buy Le Diplomate breads starting Monday per @jsidman”

Sidman writes in Washingtonian yesterday:

“The tiny 100-square-foot “microshop” has no seating. Windows will give customers a glimpse of the larger production area in the back.”

From Bread Alley’s Instagram:

“Opening Labor Day, 9.6.21 at 9AM

Living-leavened breads in the Morse Street alley between 4th + 5th Streets, NE.

Celebrate Labor Day with the freshly baked bread you’ve grown to love at Le Diplomate now {finally!} available for purchase at Bread Alley, opening this Monday at 9am. (more…)

Sign says, “Sondbyrd reopens for shows August 16” and some huge news too

By Prince Of Petworth


2477 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Karl for sending the note below from Adams Morgan:

About that scuttlebutt, hahaha oops thanks to Jason for sending the news from the Post 10 days ago :)

“Songbyrd will take over Coconut Club’s former location on Penn Street NE and will continue to host the eclectic lineup of up-and-coming acts that drew longtime patrons to Adams Morgan for the past six years. The exact date of its grand opening in Northeast is still to be determined, but in the meantime, Edmonson and Lapan will reopen Songbyrd’s original location on Aug. 16.”

As for the scuttlebutt, (more…)

Hi-Lawn, “Urban Rooftop Bar + Eatery Atop Union Market, introduces new post-pandemic offerings including weekly “Live on the Lawn” music performances, special themed nights & giant chess”

By Prince Of Petworth


1309 5th Street NE courtesy Hi-Lawn

Ed. Note: What could possibly go wrong with giant chess pieces on a roof…

From a press release:

“One of Washington, DC’s largest, most expansive rooftops for outdoor dining, drinking and safe socializing, Hi-Lawn has just introduced several exciting post-pandemic offerings, making it DC’s ultimate warm-weather destination this season. The scenic astroturf-covered green space is now open seven days a week, with live music, giant lawn games, weekly themed nights, and new summer food and drink menus.

Located on the Rooftop at Union Market, the sprawling space (with a capacity of 1040) is the perfect place to spread out, have a picnic and take in the views, outfitted with picnic tables and colorful patio umbrellas, designated picnic spaces on artificial turf, neon-hued lawn lounge furniture, and wood decking with an artfully-designed shipping container bar dispensing draft cocktails, spiked seltzers, craft beers by the can and bucket, and affordable, well-curated wines. (more…)

Fundraiser for “a young, single mother and entrepreneur opening a new coffeehouse in Northeast DC, showcasing Wards 5 and 6.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Christina for passing on the GoFundMe:

“I am a young, single mother and entrepreneur opening a new coffeehouse in Northeast DC, showcasing Wards 5 and 6.

God has placed this amazing opportunity in my heart to open and give back to the communities that make up the majority of Washington DC and that make this city the amazing city it is today.

After experiencing homelessness for myself in DC, I knew I needed to make a difference in the lives of others experiencing the same issues I had, especially single, homeless mothers and their children. I plan to have my coffee shop in Northeast’s Union Market area, (more…)

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