2005 14th Street, NW just north of U Street
The liquor license placard at Victory Lounge says:
“Applicant requests to expand the capacity by adding the second floor of 2007 14th Street, NW, including the Summer Garden, to its licensed premises. (more…)
coming to 6th and Rhode Island Ave, NE photo by Kelly Bell
Little tidbit from Alamo Drafthouse yesterday:
“Our DC location will likely open in the second half of 2021. Stay tuned!” (more…)
1300 block of U Street, NW circa mid-90s. Photo by Brian Liu/ToolboxDC
Thanks to Brian Liu for sharing some incredible photos he took in the mid/late 90s here on U Street.
1357 U Street, NW in 2021, Alice Bar coming. I took this photo in March and they’ve since added a roof deck.
Some more photos of State of the Union: (more…)
1330 19th Street, NW formerly home to Buffalo Billiards and Shop Made in DC
From Swingers Crazy Golf:
“Get ready for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience featuring mini golf (two nine-hole courses), gourmet street food, craft cocktails and more in an elaborate 1920’s English golf clubhouse setting.”
1940 9th Street, NW
From DC9:
“For the last year and a half, the dance floors of DC have been silent, without a single birthday party in sight. Here at DC9, we understand the importance of having your annual throw-down, and invite you to party like you just turned 21. Every Friday and Saturday night for a month beginning June 11, YOU’RE INVITED to “THE LOST BIRTHDAY CLUB,” a place where time doesn’t exist, and everyone understands that “getting back to normal” means outrageous, pop-music forward birthday parties. (more…)
512 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to L for passing on the Craigslist post about Electric Cool Aid’s picnic tables for sale ($40): “I wonder if they are closing or just renovating.”
Happy to say not closing and just a reconfiguration of the space. Electric Cool Aid’s Facebook says:
“LOTS of changes coming! We are phasing out small party reservations over the next couple of weeks as we move to more open seating and standing areas. (more…)
Photo by Elvert Barnes
From ABRA:
“Effective at 5:00 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021, many substantive restrictions and requirements imposed by previous Mayor’s Orders and ABC Board rulemakings to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 will be lifted. Additionally, select activities such as pub crawls and extended holiday hours, that were temporarily suspended due to the public health emergency may resume.
Full modifications are detailed in Mayor’s Order 2020-069, related ABC Board emergency rulemakings, and on ABRA’s website.
Additionally, ABRA will host a virtual public information session focused on the loosening restrictions on Friday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. Advance registration is required.
Key modifications taking effect at 5:00 a.m. on Friday, May 21 include the following: (more…)
2471 18th Street, NW
Back in November Smoke and Barrel announced “we cannot survive the winter with our existing format”. Thanks to Kelsey for passing on the good news from Smoke and Barrel:
“Smoke & Barrel is preparing to reopen after a pandemic hiatus of 5 months. (more…)
Big news from the Mayor’s situational update this morning: (more…)
2827 Sherman Ave, NW at Harvard
Thanks to Isabel for sending: “Noticed today that the De Rhum Spot seems to be open at Harvard and Sherman. Looks great and like a lot of fun. I know I’m looking forward to trying it!”
Check out their menu here.
Ryan also writes: (more…)