Domku potluck community party on Saturday, closing after brunch on Sunday

Domku potluck community party on Saturday, closing after brunch on Sunday

Kera 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!

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Domku set to close, a victim of the success it helped to create in Petworth

Domku set to close, a victim of the success it helped to create in Petworth

The success that Kera Carpenter has helped to create in Petworth has now come back to cause the biggest problem of any revitalization. As real estate becomes more valuable along Upshur Street, property owners and landlords see the potential of great profit. This is one of the negative impacts of gentrification on a neighborhood. And it's causing Kera to close Domku at the end of June.

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"Penny Brew" coffee pop-up to open on Mondays at Domku

"Penny Brew" coffee pop-up to open on Mondays at Domku

Starting next Monday, January 18th, a new coffee and events concept called Penny Brew will start serving fresh-brewed coffees and small eats at Domku. Open every Monday from 8am to 3pm, Penny Brew is the passion of Rachel Pace, who’s hoping the pop-up will give her the experience (and community feedback) she needs to open her own shop next summer. 

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