Vegetarian

Fruitive opening today in Penn Quarter – Get a Free Avocado Toast and a Ginger Immunity Shot

By Prince Of Petworth


701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: This was the something healthy we wondering about back in December. This space was previously home to a Protein Bar.

From an email:

“Fruitive is opening an expanded Penn Quarter location on Wednesday, February 18 at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The new 2,500-square-foot space will feature the brand’s signature cold-pressed juices, smoothies, vegan waffles, and acai bowls — including a specialty Bolivian-sourced variety backed by a community-led fair-trade model. To celebrate opening day, all guests will receive complimentary Avocado Toast and a Ginger Immunity Shot (while supplies last).”

Full press release: (more…)

Final Farewell Note from the Owners of the Now Closed Shouk

By Prince Of Petworth


original and final Shouk location at 655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016

On Wednesday we shared the sad news about Shouk closing their remaining two stores.

This morning they sent out their farewell note:

“Dear Shouk Friends,

After nearly a decade of cooking, sharing, and gathering with you, we’ve reached the bittersweet moment of saying goodbye. Shouk has officially closed its doors.

When we opened, our dream was simple but bold: (more…)

BREAKING: PLANTA Cocina P Street abruptly closed in Logan Circle!

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and P Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

It looks like Planta Cocina on 14th and P seems to be closed. I walked by on my way to Whole Foods the other day, noticed it was dark, and thought, oh, maybe it’s the one day they’re closed. Walked by on the way to WF tonight and it was completely dark AGAIN. When I went to make a reservation for next Thursday, the option for Planta Cocina had been removed (but not for Planta Queen). Can you look into this and see what the deal is?”

Another reader sends Planta’s farewell not for PLANTA Cocina P Street: (more…)

The Old Commissary Space on P Street has been Leased – Prepare for Miami Vibes

By Prince Of Petworth


1443 P Street, NW

“At the core of our mission is to provide delicious and healthy food while creating a like-minded community With our diverse range of menu options, including vegan and gluten-free options, we aim to cater to the diverse dietary needs of our customers

Welcome to another day in paradise where health is happiness”

Thanks to Julia and Jonathan and for sending: “Pura Vida Miami to Commissary Space in Logan” (more…)

“What Happened to Earth Grocery in Shaw? Been closed for months now.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1701 6th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

What happened to earth grocery in shaw? they have been closed for months now. but left all produce, books, plants behind. it looks deserted 🙁 as of two weeks ago signed still said open 😫”

Anyone know what’s up? Google says temporarily closed but it’s looking more like “temporarily” closed…

Stay tuned.

Bubbie’s on M Street closed Sunday “However, we are already eagerly searching for a new home for our next concept, Cenzo’s Upper Westside.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1829 M Street, NW via Bubbie’s

Thanks to C. and L. for passing on from Bubbie’s:

“We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support at our 1829 M street NW location. It has been an amazing journey, and we are truly humbled by the love and loyalty you have shown us.

When we took over a friends lease in 2020, our vision was to transform the space into the Plant Food Lab incubator, where we could experiment and bring our new concepts to life. With your support, we were able to successfully grow our beloved Bubbie’s concept beyond our expectations.

Originally, (more…)

“Tempeh Burger Fundraiser at Perry’s”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Perry’s (1811 Columbia Road, NW), the Japanese restaurant and rooftop in Adams Morgan is raising money for Taru, a 16-month-old toddler battling Dilated Cardiomyopathy, a rare heart condition that impacts 1 out of every 100,000 children. To support Taru and his family, their friend James Beard Finalist Chef Masako Morishita and Cold Fire Lab, a fermentation lab specializing in filamentous microfungi, are collaborating on a special Tempeh Teriyaki Burger. (more…)

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