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WTOP is running a Best of DC poll to pick the best pizza joint, best bookstore, best rooftop view and a few other key topics. Our own Upshur Street Books and Timber Pizza are in the running, so head over and give them a vote to support Petworth businesses! Voting ends on September 9th at 5pm.
The Washington Post Express is conducting a Best of 2016 survey, and a number of local bars and stores are on the list. The selections were determined by WaPo staff so there are some notable businesses absent from their list. I'm sure our local places would love to have your vote (I put my recommendations in parentheses). I know I'm voting for all the Petworth and Park View places because... Petworth News.
Read MoreThe Park View United Neighborhood Coalition is holding its third annual fundraiser on Thursday, August 25th at DC Reynolds (3628 Georgia Ave NW), and you're invited to the party. When you take advantage of DC Reynold's Buy One Get One offer (BOGO) and buy one drink, DC Reynolds will donate the value of the second drink to the UNC. Pretty sweet!
Read MoreOk, Bandstand is a silly name and we'll probably change it (Petworthpalooza anyone?), but... how cool would it be to get local Petworth area bands to come together for one night, one show, one heck of a good time?
Read MoreWhether you're part of the Grand Old Party or a life-long Democrat, you can show your support for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Nominee for President, at a special cocktail / fundraiser at the Reading Room at Petworth Citizen, 7pm-midnight on Thursday, August 4th.
Read MoreI received word that Chez Billy was closing its doors on Sunday night without notice. I reached out to the restaurant, and spoke to an employee who confirmed the story. The employee said they weren't told any details of the closure beyond it was "closed for good." Today we're getting a tad more info.
Read MoreJust learned that Chez Billy (3815 Georgia Avenue NW) is closing permanently tonight, no prior notice, and no reason given out publicly yet. I heard that employees found out only tonight.
Read MoreWAMU's Kojo Nnamdi will host his live radio show, "The Politics Hour," from Slim's Diner this Friday during lunch. And among other known guests, you're invited, too.
Read MoreTwisted Horn cocktail bar at 819 Upshur St NW, owned by Jamie Leeds (who also owns Hank's Oyster Bar and Hank's Pasta Bar) has a beautiful new mural adorning the wall along its back patio. Created by local artist Nakisha Durrett, the mural is a lighthearted play on a "twisted fairytale theme."
Read MoreAfter a customer changed their child's diaper on a table at the restaurant, breaking the proverbial straw, Slash Run has created a new policy asking customers not to bring kids to the restaurant after 8pm.
Read MoreBoth Slim's Diner and Timber Pizza Co opened on Wednesday on Upshur Street. Details...
Read MoreSlim's Diner, the much-anticipated new restaurant from Paul Ruppert (owner of Petworth Citizen, Upshur Street Books and Cappy's Crabs), is getting ready to open. Read more...
Read MoreKera Carpenter closes Domku on Sunday, June 26th with a last brunch of her delicous pancakes. But first she's throwing a community party and potluck to celebrate her 12 years running the Eastern European-Scandinavian restaurant -- and you're invited!
Read MoreI stopped by the Homestead restaurant at 3911 Georgia Avenue last night for their launch party. The place was packed with people enjoying free hors d'oeuvres and getting to meet the chefs and owners.
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