From @DCPoliceDept around 1:15am:
“3D Stabbing-18th & U St NW/ LOF: H/M, blk t-sht, jeans/ LS towards Kalarama Rd”
Adams Morgan
2446 18th Street, NW
Despite just reopening last Thursday, The Reef will be closing for good. Thanks to a reader for sending word. From their Facebook page:
“To Our Community,
As many of you know, the last few weeks have been very challenging for the Reef. After much effort, and cooperation between the ownership, our amazing staff and community, and the ABRA, we were able to regain our license and reopened our doors. However, as a result of the recent events we can no longer operate.
It has been our honor to be a part of the Adams Morgan Community for almost 12 years. We know many of you consider The Reef home and we consider you all family.
While we can no longer call 2446 18th St. home, we know that the friendships that have been created between the hundreds of employees and thousands of customers we have had the privilege to serve will endure for a lifetime.
Please welcome whoever is fortunate enough to recreate this space as you welcomed us all those years ago.
And please like The Reef on Facebook if you would “like” to be a part of an ongoing community. Who knows what will be next for us, but as always, everybody will be invited!
To everyone we say, “Cheers Bro”, and Thank You.
The Reef”
“Dear PoPville,
Wonder if you know what is going on with AM Wine Shoppe on 18th and Wyoming? Their inventory of both wines and meats/cheeses has been dwindling in the past few months – I can’t help but think that they are preparing to close. They serve some really good sandwiches, but I’m wondering if the competition from De Vinos, Glens and others has finally got to them? When I asked an employee yesterday he just said they weren’t putting a lot of $ into merch right now since the summer has been quiet.”
A spokeswoman for the Wine Shoppe says this is normal and all is well:
“The Shoppe usually is slim in August since the owner and wine buyer vacation the last two weeks, which coincides with a dip in customer traffic due to August vacations. The Shoppe will be stocking the shelves this week in order to get back to “par.”
2450 18th Street, NW
Shenanigans, Formerly Angry Inch, Formerly True Story, Formerly Morgan’s, Formerly Draft Pix, Formerly Leaky Faucet, Formerly McNasty’s, has re-opened in Adams Morgan after completing some “building upgrades”.
Coincidentally this is also when their alcohol license suspension ended…
From the organizers:
“Adams Morgan Day is less than 3 weeks away, and we need your help on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013!
We have an incredible line-up of vendors and a historic six stages with more than 75 live local musical and artistic performances booked for the day.
But we have a monumental task in front of us to make sure everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. This year, the Adams Morgan business and residential communities have come together to host Adams Morgan Day as an ALL VOLUNTEER-run event.
Would you like to join us? VOLUNTEER here.”
Adams Morgan Day kicks off neighborhood festival season with H Street and Columbia Heights following Sept. 21st and Oct. 5th respectively.
1840 Columbia Road, NW
The former Video King space next to Napolean on Columbia Road will become a fitness studio opening in November. solidcore’s website says:
“[solidcore] studio is the only place in DC where you’ll find the MegaFormer and the “Lagree Fitness Method.” With more than 130 Lagree Fitness licensed studio’s nationwide, the time has come for Washingtonians to experience the toughest, most effective and most efficient workout with very little impact to your joints. Guaranteed.
solidcore] is a group workout on the patented Megaformer using slow and controlled full-body movements with constant muscle tension. Each 50-minute class will work all muscle fibers (slow and fast twitch) to the point of failure, which gives your body unbelievable definition and greatly increases your metabolism.You will burn between 600-800 calories in each class! Excited yet?”
From the Adams Morgan BID:
We also learned that Anne Mahlum and Brennan McReynolds will be opening SolidCore a specialty fitness studio in November 2013 at 1845 Columbia Road, NW. They are building out the website now but the landing page will be www.solidcore.co. They are already Adams Morgan residents and love the neighborhood. They are thrilled to be building a community in the health and wellness space too.
Anne Mahlum is also the Founder of Back on My Feet, www.backonmyfeet.org. Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a national for-purpose 501(c)3 organization that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness change the way they see themselves so they can make real change in their lives that results in employment and independent living. The organization’s mission is not to create runners within the homeless population, but to use running to create self-sufficiency in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. The program’s success is measured by how many Members achieve independence through employment and housing.
2446 18th Street, NW
From the Reef’s facebook page yesterday:
“We will be open at 5pm tomorrow! C’mon by and have some food and drinks! We’ve missed you all so much! Thank you again for all the love and support! You have all been a part of us thus far, and we look forward to continuing with you. See you tomorrow! Cheers!”
On Monday we learned the Reef had reached an agreement to reopen with ABRA after increased security measures were added.
This rental is located at 1844 Columbia Road, Northwest:
The listing says:
“Move-in ready 1BR/1BA w/ great light in the heart of Adams Morgan/Kalorama between Mintwood and Biltmore. Walk Score of 94 out of 100. Close to Woodley Park Metro, U St and Dupont. Features W/D in unit, pergo floors, wb fireplace, large bedroom closet, and hall closet for extra storage. Kitchen includes SS appliances and granite counters. Min 12 month lease. Pets allowed. SEPT 1st. Bike storage”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,900/Mo.
2446 18th Street, NW
Last week we noted The Reef had been ordered closed indefinitely after a stabbing involving an employee. Late last week they had an ABRA hearing and a reader tells me that they hope to reopen later this week. WJLA also reports:
But now, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has a tentative deal with owner Brian Harrison, allowing The Reef to reopen. The bar would have to retrain its security personnel in controlling aggressive patrons, preventing alcohol consumption by minors, even preserving a crime scene.
According to the ABRA ruling:
“The Board approved the attached Offer in Compromise, 3-0 (Miller, Alberti, and Silverstein). The License remains Suspended until satisfactory compliance with additional security terms and conditions. Among other things, the Respondent must submit a Security Plan, install a camera security system and professionally train its security personnel. The next hearing is scheduled for August 22, 2013 at 3:00 pm.”
Following are the full details of the incident according to the ABRA public case file:
DETAILS:
The following investigation was initiated as the result of a telephone call to the ABRA Hotline received by Supervisory Investigator Craig Stewart, at 2:15 am., on Saturday, August 10, 2013, from MPD Sergeant Joseph Perren, who stated that a patron of The Reef had been stabbed. As a result, a MPD PD-251 report (CCN #13112842) (Exhibit #1) Was created and retrieved by Investigator Jones on August 10, 2013, from MPD 3rd District Station, dated August 10, 2013. The PD-251 states the following; (more…)
Earlier in the week we learned The Reef had been closed at 2446 18th Street, NW in Adams Morgan due to a weekend stabbing. At that time a reader heard they would reopen Wednesday. A couple of readers send updates with word of an extended “indefinite” closure. Some rumors have started circulating that an employee may have been involved in the incident. Updates as more info becomes available.
