Thanks to a reader for sending this beautiful group of flowers from Adams Morgan. Anyone know what’s going on in the center?
Adams Morgan
This rental is located at 2408 19th Street, Northwest:
The listing says:
“Chic & bright 2-level 2BR 2BA w/garage space in desirable Kalorama Place w/townhouse feel. LR w/FP, balcony & mounted flat screen TV, sep DR, kit w/Fisher & Paykel fridge & gas stove, Bosch W/D, built-in micro. En suite Mst BR w/ceilg fan & walk-in closet, hall BA w/glass shower. Close to Metro, shops & restaurants, park & basket ball court across the street.”
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,250/Mo.
Also from the Forum:
I was walking my dog around 11 on Saturday night when I saw around 100 teenagers running from the police (some being taken down by the cops). They appeared to be coming from somewhere near the Marie Reed School (Florida, California, and 18th). Anyone know what happened? It was an incredibly strange sight.
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17th and Kalorama Rd, NW
From MPD around 830pm last night:
At approximately 2015 hours, Third District units responded to the 1700 block of Euclid Street, NW, for the sound of gunshots. Third District Officers are on the scene and currently investigating this matter. No victims have been located at this time.
and 10pm:
Complainants were not injured. We are still securing the scene and collecting evidence.
Lookout for the suspect in reference to this shooting is a juvenile hispanic male, 5’9, and medium build.
Any additional information please call 911 or the Command Information Center 202-727-9099.
Update from CM Jim Graham:
Early last evening, about 7 PM, a chance encounter between three Latino males resulted in shots being fired at 17th and Euclid. No one was injured. The shooter appears to be a member of the 17 crew. The good news is that there are video records (from the MPD camera on that corner, and another camera) of the crime. There are also cooperating witnesses. Hopefully that will result in the arrest of the shooter.
We have made solid progress fighting crime in this block, and we will not be deterred in those successful efforts by this setback . Chief Lanier has once again committed major police resources to this area.
Councilmember Jim Graham
1813 Columbia Rd, NW
For the Francophiles and those who want to get reservations in – from an email:
Mintwood Place will be honoring Chef Maupillier’s French heritage by celebrating Bastille Day the entire week from Tuesday, July 9th to Sunday, July 14th. Cedric will be offering a taste of Provence and more specifically Toulon, where he is from, in recognition of Bastille Day. In addition to our a la carte menu, guests may enjoy a 5 course tasting menu for $65, complimented by wine pairings for $35 all week. We hope to see you at the restaurant!
2007 18th Street, NW
From a press release:
Jack Rose Dining Saloon Celebrates National Bourbon Day on June 14 with Rare Bourbon Flights in Private Basement Bar
Home to the largest whisky collection in the Western Hemisphere, Jack Rose offers uber-rare flights of Kentucky bourbon for National Bourbon Day
There’s no better place to celebrate a day devoted to bourbon than the place
with the largest whisky collection in the Western hemisphere. One of the country’s most esteemed bourbon destinations, Jack Rose Dining Saloon is celebrating National Bourbon Day on Friday, June 14 by offering can’t-get-anywhere-else flights of bourbon in its private basement bar.
June 14, 1789 is said to be the day that Rev. Elijah Craig first distilled whiskey from corn in Kentucky, storing his wares in barrels that had been charred in a fire. Hence, June 14 is now celebrated as National Bourbon Day. Elijah Craig’s name lives on in the form of a premium bourbon brand produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, KY.
In honor of Craig’s significant contributions to bourbon history, Jack Rose has created two flights of Heaven Hill-distilled bourbons – one featuring the award-winning Elijah Craig and one featuring Evan Williams single barrel vintages from the 90s. These bourbons are extremely rare, with no other place in the region able to offer all four in a flight.
Jack Rose will offer two different flights, one for each type of bourbon lover: an approachable flight of Evan Williams at $19; and a $ 55 flight for the serious bourbon connoisseur featuring small-batch, cask strength and single barrel bottlings from Elijah Craig. Each flight features 1 oz. pours of four bourbons.
Here are full details on Jack Rose’s National Bourbon Day flights:
$19 Evan Williams Flight:
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1993 | 9 YR, 86.6°
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1995 | 9 YR, 86.6°
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1996 | 9 YR, 86.6°
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1997 | 9 YR, 86.6°$55 Elijah Craig Flight:
Elijah Craig | small batch, 12 YR, 94°
Elijah Craig | cask strength, 12 YR, 134.2°
Elijah Craig | single barrel, D.1990, 20 YR, 95°
Elijah Craig | single barrel, 21 YR, 90°Jack Rose will offer these bourbon flights in its private basement bar from 5 p.m. to close and no reservations are required.
Reported by @DCPoliceDept around 1am Friday night:
“Robbery F&V // 1300 Block of Shepherd Street, NW (5) U/K Males”
A reader adds:
“Had a middle aged guy get beaten up in the street by 5 young guys around 10:30 tonight on Shepherd between 13th and 14th. MPD was on the scene in minutes after neighbors called 911. I only saw the end of it, but it was pretty coordinated. All dressed in black, two or three guys attacking the victim while the rest kept watch.”
@DCPoliceDept tweets around 1:20am Friday night:
“2D ROBBERY/2300 CALVERT ST NW/LOF 10-12 B/M’S WHITE SHIRTS AND BLACK HOODIES/”
A witness reports on the Cleveland Park listserv:
Last night coming back from U Street my cab passed a robbery on Calvert St on the bridge. My cab stopped as did the one behind us. The perpetrators, a group of dark-skinned, black-dressed young males, ran off and dispersed when two guys ran after them calling 911.
I stayed with the victim who suffered blows to the head and body and was bleeding from his eyebrow.
They took nothing but a dated smartphone. That’s what our lives have become worth I fear…
Police says such robberies are frequent on the bridge, particularly on the weekend.
2477 18th Street, NW
Fed has opened up in the former Saki space at 2477 18th St, NW. We took a peek in the window here. PBR fans are in luck:
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Ontario and Euclid St, NW
From MPD:
Third District members are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Ontario and Kalorama at approximately 0300 hours where an adult male was shot and taken to local area hospital. While we are confident that we have apprehended all parties involved as well as the weapon used, we are seeking assistance from anyone that has information related to it. Thank you.
A reader reports as of 7:50am:
“Kalorama closed between 17th and Champlain right now.”
As of 8:45am a reader sends in the photo above and word that a taxi cab driver may have been shot.
Update from Council Member Jim Graham:
I have just come back from the scene of incredible police courage at Ontario and Kalorama early this morning.
MPD was in the neighborhood at about 3 AM this morning, when they heard a car accelerating. They went to the site on Ontario Rd near Kalorama.
A cab driver had tragically been shot in his cab, in an apparent robbery. The vehicle crashed into a sign and meter, and struck no other car. He later died at the hospital.
The officers gave chase on foot as two men fled the scene. They did so, even though the suspects fired some twenty shots at them. This all occurred in pitch darkness as the area was in a power blackout. (I have requested a report from Pepco on causes and future prevention of this power outage.)
As a result of their determination, two individuals were arrested, Apparently they had hailed the cab in another section of DC.
I want to express our appreciation for this fine police work.
The tragedy of the death of the cab driver is very sad indeed. I believe we can take steps to avoid t his in the future. Tomorrow, I will attend a hearing on cab driver safety chaired by CM Mary Cheh.
We must consider all options to protect our cab drivers in the District of Columbia. This must not happen again.
Update from MPD:
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a police involved shooting which occurred in the 2400 block of Ontario Road, NW.
Preliminary investigation reveals that on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at approximately 3:15 am, police officers in the Third District’s Robbery Tactical Unit, were patrolling in the 2400 block of Ontario Road, NW, when they observed a taxicab drive by and heard a gunshot. The taxicab crashed and two suspects jumped out of the taxicab and fled on foot. The police officers pursued the suspects and one of the suspects pulled out a handgun and fired at the officers who returned fire. The suspect then forced his way into a home where he was apprehended. The second suspect was apprehended nearby without further incident. A weapon was recovered. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the taxicab driver, the victim of the shooting, to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent is identified as 57-year-old Solomon James Okoroh of Lanham, Maryland.
The first suspect has been identified as 32 year-old Ercell Overton of Northwest, Washington DC. He has been charged with Murder I, Felony Assault on a Police Officer, Burglary One.
The second subject has been identified as 24 year-old Joshua King of Hyattsville, Maryland. He has been charged with an unrelated Probation Violation Warrant.
No police officers were injured in this incident. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division and Homicide Unit are conducting the investigation.