4600 14th Street, NW
Last we heard in July 2024 was “The old Ethiopian grocery store at 4600 14th Street NW that burnt down (in 2022) will reopen as a cafe.”
Thanks to T. for sending: (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
“Dear PoPville,
A trash collection truck caught fire this morning on the 600 block of Quincy St NW. It was so persistent that we had to run our kitchen extinguisher out for the collection team to use. Thankfully no one was hurt, but this is a good reminder to all of us that there is a whole slew of hazardous household materials that cannot be thrown away in the regular trash –not only for environmental reasons, but to keep DPW workers safe! (more…)
“Bodega Taqueria y Tequila will open in Foggy Bottom January 24”
From a press release:
“Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, a unique fast-casual taqueria that has established a reputation in Miami for Mexican street food-inspired fare and high-energy nightlife tucked away in a speakeasy-style lounge, lands in Washington on January 24 with its first DC location, a 3,800-square-foot outpost centrally located in Foggy Bottom. With a reconfigured Airstream slinging authentic and novel Mexican favorites, a secret passage (through an industrial kitchen door!) to a vibrant speakeasy that pulses with late-night DJ sets, expertly crafted cocktails, plus an enviable list of premium tequilas, Bodega will bring just the right vibes to this nightlife-starved neighborhood. (more…)
Thanks to Laura for sending:
“This dude was in my backyard last week. I live on the Hill 9 blocks NE from the Capitol.”
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11 Ridge Square, NW
I was making my evening cheese run to Wegmans last night and noticed that half the covering paper had come down from the front windows at Shinwa Izakaya. Looks ready to roll!
Have a peek: (more…)
Thanks to Mark for sending: “Saw this on my drive home this (yesterday) afternoon at the Adams Mill/Irving/Kenyon intersection. Couldn’t tell what type of truck it was as I went by, maybe a fire truck? Regardless, it was… large.”
Thanks to Zak for sending above: “Driving dangerously on New Hampshire and Georgia.”
Thanks also to KB for sending from the Petworth/Park View border. (more…)
“water main break at 13th and Shepherd NW”
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to let folks know that 13th St NW is closed between Randolph and Shepherd NW for a water main break. The whole block has been without water since yesterday afternoon and no update as to when it will be restored. (more…)
2301 Bladensburg Road, NE
Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. closed here back in 2018.
Thanks to Eric for sending: (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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