I think we admired these last year as well. Such a great way to cover garbage cans. From off H Street, NE.

This office rental is located at 1307 H Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Perfect office space on H Street. Be in the center of the Atlas District. The office building is on the same block as the Atlas Theatre. The Atlas District is bustling with new businesses and restaurants that can be enjoyed during lunch time and/or after work hours. With street cars coming soon, commuting around the city will be easy and convenient.”

It’s going for $600/Mo.

1242 H Street, NE

Back in Sept. 2011 we first heard a new seafood restaurant, Da Luft, was coming to 1242 H St, NE. What do you think of the new paint job?

Here’s how it looked in Sept. 2011:

Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.

From MPD:

On April 24, 2013, in the 800 Block of 9th Street NE, a citizen reported that he was approached by two individuals, one of which produced a weapon and stole money from him. There were no injuries reported.

Today (Monday) at approximately 12:01 PM, an Officer from PSA 104 was flagged down by the citizen who was robbed on April 24th, who spotted one of the suspect’s in the area of 8th and H Street NE. The officer immediately gave a description of the suspect and within moments the suspect was stopped by members of the First District Mountain Bike Unit. After an on scene investigation by Detective and Officers, the suspect was placed under arrest for Robbery.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging to 50411. Additionally, please call 911 if you observe suspicious persons or activities.

822 H St, NE (though actually located on 9th Street)

Last week we noticed lost of progress at Chupacabra coming to 9th and H Street, NE. They’ve now opened. And while the space inside is very small there will soon be a significant outdoor dining area that will stretch towards Stan’s clothing.

Normal operation Hours starting soon:

M-T, and Sunday 11am – 9pm
Sat, Sun 11am – 2:00am

From a press release:

The mythical, elusive, and fearsome Chupacabra has been sighted and confirmed at 822 H Street NE Washington DC. The food truck has retired its wheels and settled down at the corner of H and 9th Streets, with outdoor seating and an expanded menu. From the owners of Sticky Rice, Dangerously Delicious Pies, Rock and Roll Hotel, Café Roma, and The Queen Vic, comes Chupacabra: a Latin Kitchen and Taqueria.

Chupacabra will offer a variety of fresh and exotic dishes, with ingredients carefully chosen to accentuate the kitchen’s homestyle cooking. Flavors will take you to the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean, South American mountain tops, and the best of Mexico. Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, or strictly a meat eater, our kitchen will delight and satisfy.

From cool, creamy guacamole, served with thin crispy chips and house-made habanero and tomatillo salsas, to golden brown fried Yuca served with chicharrones, chicken and beef soups, and salads made fresh every day, Chupacabra offers something for everyone. Choose from the delicious selection of fillings for your flour or corn taco, or have the fillings served over rice, a salad, or in a handmade arepa.

Try the signature Al Pastor filling, pork marinated in guajillo and pineapple and slow roasted on a spit, or the Pollo Sofrito, tender chicken simmered in sofrito and spices. Vegans will love our savory Primavera, delicious squash and eggplant with black beans. Spicy food lovers, there’s plenty for you too: Borrego del Fuego, tender lamb braised in habaneros and spices, and Beef Barbacoa, a spicy Chorizo with hominy will have you sweating in a good way. Chef’s specials include an authentic Cubano (Cuban sandwich) made with herb-roasted pork, ham, baby swiss and pickles stacked and pressed between toasted Cuban bread. The Cocktail de Camarones — chilled shrimp with avocado, mango, onion, and cilantro in a sweet gazpacho sauce — is perfect on a hot day. Executive Chef Matt DiGangi plans to expand the fillings we offer after we open, and learn more about what you love.

And don’t forget to save room for dessert: we offer fresh baked brownies with dulce de leche; fried plantains with organic agave and sliced almond; and Latin-inspired ice creams.

Get your Latin fix on for lunch, dinner, or late night. Enjoy it in our modest interior seating, expansive awning-covered sidewalk café, or delivered to you at home or work. Breakfast service will start soon.

picnic tables in wait

Menu and a look inside after the jump. (more…)

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a prefab house come to town.

And thanks to Kate for sending a photo of the third story getting put in place:

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From MPD:

Last night at approximately 9:15 PM, officers from the First District received a report of a Robbery in the area of 9th and H Street NE. The complainant was walking in the block, when he was approached by a group of Juveniles, who assaulted him and stole his property. Officers were on the scene within moments and quickly broadcasted a lookout for the suspects. In the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue, Officers from the Powershift unit stopped several suspects. After an on scene investigation by First District Detectives and the Officers, four Juvenile suspects were placed under arrest for Robbery Force and Violence. The complainant sustained minor injuries.

Photo by PoPville flickr user NCinDC

I thought this description from NCinDC was pretty funny:

Signs inside Crown Fried Chicken located at 716 H Street, NE

My better half wanted some fried chicken; myself, being a country boy from eastern North Carolina, wanted some collard greens. I asked one of the many people loitering outside Crown if they knew the best place to get collard greens. FUN FACT: collard greens is apparently slang for weed, or is it crack? The woman I had asked began telling everyone within earshot that I was a cop and to stay away from me. The cashier at Crown told me I should have said greens, sans collard.

3rd and H St, NE

From a press release:

H Street Giant elements include:

· Full-service floral department conveniently located at the front of store.

· Expansive produce department featuring wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

· Large selection of natural and organic food items, including dairy products and frozen offerings in one dedicated aisle. Store features full line of Giant’s Nature’s Promise products and scores of gluten-free items.

· Bakery offering a full array of fresh baked goods including Giant’s exclusive line of Madelyn cakes, lattice pies, and artisan bread bar.

· Wide offering of international food items, including Asian, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, and Kosher cuisine, as well as a complete Hispanic offering and wide assortment of Goya products.

· Full-service seafood department featuring fresh and frozen items and a live lobster tank. Seafood department offers complimentary marinating and steaming services.

· Full-service meat department with expansive offering.

· Large service deli, featuring wide variety of prepared foods, gourmet cheese and olive bar, sandwiches, and soup and salad bar.

· Vast selection of beer and wine, including craft and domestic beers.

· Variety of general merchandise, seasonal items, health and beauty care products, and more. The store will also feature a Coinstar machine, ATM, and Redbox conveniences.

· H Street customers will benefit from new in-store technologies “SCAN IT!” hand-held devices, which allow customers to scan and bag their groceries while they shop and an “ORDER IT!” deli kiosk, where customers can digitally place deli orders, continue shopping, and pick up order when alert is received.

· Thirteen check-out lanes, four of which are belted self-check out. Two check-out lanes are reserved for “SCAN IT!” users.

· Customer service department located conveniently at the store’s entrance.

· Parking garage designated solely for Giant customers. Parking tickets can be validated in-store for up to two hours.

It took me a second to figure out why they had ping pong balls right next to the beer, though if you play with O’Douls you’re doing it wrong:

Here’s how the area looked during an art exhibit in 2010:

More photos of inside the Giant after the jump. (more…)

This house is located at 1429 G Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Leave the car walk two blocks to H St Lovely big Victorian end row home Restored main level with orig hdwd floors 2 beaut fireplaces orig screen Liv rm w/bay windows Fab new modern kit lots of cabinets lots of light Sep din rm built In bookcases Upstairs nice master en suite w/bay windows 2 other bedrooms all good size 3 walk in closets New carpet upstairs 2 full baths CAC Home Warranty”

You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $645,000.

This rental is located at 918 6th Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“What’s all the buzz about this newest developing Capitol Hill North neighborhood with 130 resturants and retail planned around H street and the NOMA development. Must see!!! W/d flrs, marble tiles, SS appl., granite countertops. 5 min walk to 2 metro stations.”

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,600/Mo.

822 H St, NE (though actually located on 9th Street)

Back in June 2011 we first learned that the folks from the food truck Chupacabra would be opening a taco shop in the old auto detailing shop behind Stan’s Pants at 822 H St, NE. The entrance is actually on 9th St, NE and this past weekend the signage was getting painted.

On their facebook page they noted on April 19th:

“Chupacabra Latin Kitchen & Taqueria Brick and Mortar passed its health inspection today!”

Chupacabra will join the recently opened Sol Mexican Grill. Stay tuned for a taco taste off…

After the jump check out a bonus sweet city ride out front. (more…)

This rental is located at 614 I Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“If you need to be near the action, this is the apartment for you. located on a tree-lined street. This 2 bedroom apartment features:-Washer/Dryer Combo Hardwood Floors YOUR OWN PARKING PAD your own back door- Union Station is minutes away. 1 block away is the H street corridor where the streets are lined with restaurants. Costcos Giant and post office is within 15 minutes (drvng) VA/Sectn 8 wlcmd”

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $1,400/Mo.

Unfortunately no photos of the interior but the price might make it worth checking out anyway.

Remembering Hae Soon Lim

From a press release:

Steven Williams, 46, of Washington, D.C., pled guilty to a charge of second-degree murder while armed in the June 2012 slaying of the owner of a Northeast Washington delicatessen, announced U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. and Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Williams pled guilty in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Honorable Robert E. Morin scheduled sentencing for June 17, 2013. The charge carries a statutory maximum of 40 years in prison. Under the plea agreement, the government will ask for no more than 28 years of incarceration, and the defendant will seek no less than 20 years in prison.

According to the government’s evidence, the victim, Hae Soon Lim, 64, was found by police on June 14, 2012, at about 6:15 a.m., on the floor of her delicatessen, Grace’s Deli, in the 700 block of H Street NE. Her vehicle was found parked directly outside. An autopsy determined that Ms. Lim died from a single gunshot wound that entered through the back of her neck.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has a crime surveillance camera located a block away from the delicatessen at 8th and H Streets NE. A review of the video from the camera showed that a vehicle consistent with the appearance of the vehicle belonging to Ms. Lim pulled up and parked in front of the deli at about 5:25 a.m. on June 14, 2012. The video also shows a single person, believed to be the victim, leaving the vehicle and walking toward the restaurant.

The video then shows, moments later, a single person crossing H Street rapidly on foot, moving toward the front entrance of the restaurant, where that person then proceeds to interact in close proximity with the person believed to be Ms. Lim.

An empty, brown handgun holster was found on the floor directly next to Ms. Lim’s body. DNA from that holster revealed a match to the defendant. Williams’s DNA was also recovered from an empty cash register located inside the restaurant, behind the counter and out of reach from the customer area.

Williams was charged with the murder in November 2012 and remains in custody.

In announcing the plea, U.S. Attorney Machen and Chief Lanier praised the work of those who investigated the case for the MPD. They also expressed appreciation for the work performed by the District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences. Finally, they commended the efforts of those who worked on the case from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael C. Liebman and Justin Dillon, who investigated and prosecuted the matter.

1251 H St, NE

I stopped by Sol Mexican Grill (by the same folks who run the food truck) over the weekend at 1251 H St, NE and was able to take a few photos of the new space opening Friday. I was psyched to see they’ll have deck off the second floor:

Have a look at some more photos of the inside and the grand opening buy one get one free menu after the jump. (more…)