Comments on: A Conversation with David Batista, Owner of ‘All Souls’ Neighborhood Bar Coming to Shaw

By: sean

sean — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:20:33 +0000

No one mentions Wonderland and its proximity to Tubman.
Wouldn’t it be more useful for the neighbors to have a working relationship with Mr. Batista?

I live in the 800 block of T NW

By: Walter

Walter — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:03 +0000

Well said Sue. I’m glad that there are so many residents who live within a stone’s throw (and beyond) from the proposed bar that are so supportive!

I especially like the post from the woman who lives right next to Boundary Stone. Even though she lives right next to the bar – she has nothin but good things to say about the experience!

There are so many less desirable establishments run by novice business owners that could have potentially snatched up this space. I’m glad someone with so much experience, humility, and vision like David Batista is coming into our neighborhood.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:24:10 +0000

+1000

what a joke.

By: i doubt it

i doubt it — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:59:24 +0000

There have been so many spurious arguments raised by opponents (schools, noise), I am sure if anyone were concerned about this it also would have been suggested.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:56:07 +0000

Yeah, but it’s not a completely residential neighborhood, and the 700 block of t st is certainly commercial, if it’s anything. So if you bought your house there, you should have had the forsight to realize that any of the vacant lots and buildings could/would be converted into bars and restaurants.

And it’s a patio, closing at 10, across the alley from ONE house, run by someone with a history at well run bars in an area where people currently use drugs and piss in the alleys in broad daylight. I live RIGHT there and I’m thrilled.

By: actually, no

actually, no — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:50:33 +0000

It would have served you well to take a quick glance at the DC zoning maps for the area. You probably live in a block zone R-4, which prohibits commercial development. The proposed development is in a zone C-2A, which permits low density commercial development as a matter of right. Its your mistake for assuming that it was a wholly residential area. Why are you making the community suffer from your ignorance and shortsightedness?

By: Emilyjace

Emilyjace — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:46:37 +0000

7th is a loooong way from 14th. We need positive development.

By: Emilyjace

Emilyjace — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:43:50 +0000

We live down the street and my son could end up attending Cleveland ES next year. I would more than welcome the addition of what sounds like an upscale bar with patio.

By: Emilyjace

Emilyjace — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:40:14 +0000

I’m imagining something like Vinoteca. Sounds awesome!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:14:13 +0000

It’s not a charter school. Obviously you’re not from the ‘hood and your opinion is irrelevant.