Timber Pizza opens a pop-up on the 200 block of Upshur
/Timber Pizza’s sorely missed breakfast biscuit sandwiches are back, now at 201 Upshur Street NW, just a few blocks up the hill from their first restaurant at 809 Upshur Street NW.
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Timber Pizza’s sorely missed breakfast biscuit sandwiches are back, now at 201 Upshur Street NW, just a few blocks up the hill from their first restaurant at 809 Upshur Street NW.
Read MoreOpening on November 15th, Fedwell will open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday at 821 Upshur Street NW. The restaurant’s back room will be available for larger parties and for community events. The bar will be open from 5pm (with the option for a 4pm happy hour if the neighborhood wants it). The menu includes a variety of cocktails, mocktails, beers and wine.
Read MoreThis was the 10th Celebrate Petworth Festival for our neighborhood (with time off for COVID), and like past years, was a success. It was great to see so many people come out for the day — and I think this was one of the best Dog Shows we’ve had!
Read MoreANC 4C is holding a special meeting on August 16th to discuss “City Grown,” the upcoming indoor marijuana cultivation business off of Upshur Street. The indoor farm will not be open to the public.
Read MoreWhen I was going through a tough time, Cinder stepped up to be there to help. This year, when my Dad passed away, I mentioned that I wanted to do something at Cinder but I didn’t know what. Matt Krimm suggested a special drink, with part of the proceeds going to the Parkinson’s Foundation. So, that’s what they’re doing for June. Here’s how you can enjoy and help at the same time.
Read MoreAfter 20 years, Alexes Haggins re-opened her family’s legacy business flower shop, Flowers by Alexes, at 851 Upshur Street, just up the street from her father’s original location.
Read MoreNot only did Cinder BBQ never close during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it also became a neighborhood staple where friends and families could safely gather outside to eat and donate money so Cinder BBQ could provide meals for others. The mutual support helped solidify the relationship we see today.
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of attention on what kind of restaurant is coming to 821 Upshur Street NW, and now we know: Petworth Social Bar & Grill. Owner Ranu Rawat and Chef James Oakely say they’re excited to open the Southern style American cuisine restaurant in Petworth, looking forward to connecting with the community.
Read MoreThe Celebrate Petworth Festival is back for another amazing event on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW starting at 11am. Every year this event gets better and better, and this year will be no exception! Join your neighbors, local vendors and restaurants, and Drew as your emcee for the day (yay!).
Here’s what to expect for the day:
Read MoreAfter many openings and closings, 821 Upshur has had different lives as a retail space and for the past 20 years as a restaurant. Now it’s going to get a new restaurant and a new cuisine type.
Read MoreThe owners of 821 Upshur St NW reached out to say they’ve been meeting with many different restaurateurs who have expressed interest in leasing the space. Now they really want your opinion! Take a survey of potential restaurants to fill the space at 821 Upshur. The owners will review your submissions.
Read MoreAfter delays due to weather, COVID-19 and scheduling, the plan is to start painting the new mural. Tom reached out to various area artists, and Petworth News put out a call-for-artists to get designs. A new design has been chosen and production is getting ready to start.
Read MoreWorking as a real estate agent and broker, Alexes Haggins thought that her family’s history in flowers was likely behind her. Then one day in the recent past she found herself arranging a bouquet for a client at the real estate company where she worked, and that simple project rekindled her passion for flowers and floral arrangements. Alexes is reopening the flower store on Upshur Street that her father last closed in 2003.
Read MoreIf Santa is your thing (and really, who doesn’t love Santa?) then there’s a “Miracle on Upshur Street” coming this weekend!
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