“Dear PoPville,
At the beginning of the video you can see the two young men (long-haired individual may be a woman, hard to tell) sneak up to the yard and then take all of the mail from the mailbox. (more…)
Capitol Hill
This rental is located at 710 7th Street SE near G STREET SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$6250 / 5br – 2700ft2 – DON’T MISS:HIGH END – LOFT style – ideal for GROUPS – PRIME location.. (Capitol Hill – Eastern Market Metro) (more…)
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Jordan Barab
From Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s office:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a letter she sent to U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund today urging the Capitol Police to amend their policies to permit electric scooters on Capitol Grounds, while adopting narrowly tailored regulations to protect public safety. Currently, scooters are prohibited on Capitol Grounds despite their widespread use by staffers, District of Columbia residents, and tourists.
In her letter, Norton writes that electric scooters “are an affordable, environmentally friendly and efficient mode of transportation relied upon by increasing numbers of Hill staffers, D.C. residents and visitors to our nation’s capital. As such, electric scooters should be treated like motorized bicycles, mopeds, segways, and the other low-speed vehicles,” which are already permitted on Capitol Grounds.”
The full text of the letter can be read below: (more…)
701 North Carolina Ave, SE. Photo by Austin Graff
Oh wow, I didn’t realize Port City Java had closed! Prime location and great patio right near Eastern Market. Updates when we learn an opening date.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin
“Dear PoPville,
Hi! I think I heard cannons go off in Eastern Market Thursday morning, 11 booms in a steady rhythm. It was around 7:45 or so. Do you know what it was? Maybe practice for the July 4 events? I’ve lived on the Hill for 10 years and I’ve never heard it.”
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Courtesy Bombay Street Food 2
From a press release:
“Following the success of the flagship Bombay Street Food in Columbia Heights, restaurateur Asad Sheikh will bring India’s bright and vibrant flavors to his next location, opening its doors on June 21st.
After opening award winning restaurants in Northern Virginia (Curry Mantra, London Curry House and 1947), owner Asad Sheikh continues to focus all of his attention on bringing his long time dream of the Bombay-based street food concept to reality with the new location. The new outpost of Bombay Street Food 2 will be located at 524 8th St SE, in the former Garrison space on Capitol Hill. The decor reflects the city of Bombay and its culture, with 75 seats, including an extensive patio. (more…)
201 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Pho 79 opened on Friday! An early word on Yelp is pretty good:
“Great addition to the neighborhood. Very well done pho, good broth and a lot of options of meat that goes in. The grilled pork noodle bowl was on point. The house made chili oil, lemonade drinks and Vietnamese coffee was on point.”
Peep the menu.
From a press release:
“Valor Brewpub, Capitol Hill’s veteran-inspired restaurant and brewery, is hosting a two-month pop-up starring Qui Qui, a cult favorite food truck and catering company specializing in Caribbean cuisine. The pop-up begins Sunday, June 16 and occurs every Sunday and Monday until the end of August.
Check out the menu here: Qui Qui Valor menu (pdf)
Qui Qui, derived from a childhood nickname for co-owner, Ismael Mendez, is Caribbean-fusion with a focus on Mexican and Puerto Rican cuisines. The pop-up will feature their most popular dishes like Mofongo (smashed plantain), Kan Kan (Tomahawk Porkchop), and Churrasco (seared skirt steak), as well as some collaborative dishes with Valor Brewpub Executive Chef, Ryan Hackney. (more…)
This rental is located at 655 Maryland Ave, NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2450 / 2br – 800ft2 – Great location by Stanton Park 2 bedroom (more…)
600 Pennsylvania Ave, SE via Sizzling Express
End of an era thanks to a reader for sending the auction info:
“M30071 DC Sushi Bar Cafe & Restaurant is Closing And Will Sell Late Model Kitchen Bar Cafe Carryout Equipment & Decor. ONLINE NOW”
Previous Sizzling Expresses have closed Downtown and in Navy Yard. Updates when we learn what becomes of the Pennsylvania Ave space.