Author Andrew W

Do you like delicious sandwiches? A commenter on yesterday’s post about breakfast in the neighborhood mentioned Paila Grill on Park Road as a good spot. I hadn’t been before so a buddy and I went last night. The verdict: tasty stuff. I want to go back soon and try more. It’s a small spot with…

A reader posed this question via Twitter: where’s a good place to get breakfast in the area during the week, not including IHOP? I suggested Florida Avenue Grill at Florida and 11th, but do you have any recommendations?

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Coffy Cafe, a new crepes and coffee shop coming to the Samuel Kelsey building on 14th just north of Park (across from the Tivoli.) Recently I spoke with the owner, Philecia Harris, about herself and her plans. Sounds neat. Also interesting to see her experiences as a…

The Petworth Farmer’s Market, which opens on Friday, May 20 at Georgia & Upshur, has announced their vendor line-up. The market is unusual in that it runs on Fridays from 4-8pm. They’re also holding a fundraiser at Domku on Wednesday. Here’s the full press release:Confirmed vendors include:C & T ProduceFresh Off the RoastG Flores ProduceGreat…

Looks like a new bar, DC Reynolds Bar, is coming to Georgia Avenue. Their Twitter is new and says they just applied for a liquor license. From their Twitter, via the Park View Newsletter: NEW RESTAURANT IN PLANNING STAGES FOR 3628 GEORGIA AVE. The old Huron Pharmacy property at 3628 Georgia Avenue is in the…

The folks from Columbia Heights Day have organized another outdoor movie series, starting June 8 with National Lampoon’s Vacation. A classic. Check it out!

Got anything you’d like to ask the White House? All Souls Church is hosting Michael Blake,White House Director of African American & Minority Business Outreach in the Office of Public Engagement to answer your questions. Sounds awesome. Here’s the press releaseThis Wednesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m., please join members of the DC community for…

In the past few weeks I’ve noticed some work going on in the abandoned buildings designated as part of the city’s Housing Authority’s Greening Initiative. Some of the buildings are getting fixed up and turned into scattered-site public housing. I’ve seen work on houses on the 1300 block of Irving, 1300 block on Girard, 2700…