Last we checked back in March, there was a legit dumpster fire.
Like the way it’s now coming together?
Before:
Columbia Heights
It’s official!! El Rinconcito II finally reopening after suffering a terrible fire nearly a year ago. After Thursday’s news that Taqueria Distrito Federal had closed their 14th Street location this is welcome news indeed.
Kevin sums up the feeling of many nicely: “At least 2017 isn’t a total loss.”
1326 Park Road, NW
14th and Otis Pl, NW
Kevin reminds us:
“it’s really awesome and it’s always empty. The best Ethiopian food around. And great coffee.”
Any other fans?
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A reader reports:
“She actually rips open the box and takes out the contents which was a thousand dollar LED light panel. A police officer came out and took my report.”
3463 14th Street, NW
SAF reports:
“Headed out today with a friend to have lunch at the 14th Street location of TDF. We ran into Luis on the street as we were walking up, wondering why the place looked closed. He’s closed this location, leaving only Kennedy Street. Their lease was up, and the rent was going up too much for him to afford.
He is planning to stay on Kennedy Street though – made the comment that he’s glad he got in early, as the prices are really rising up there too!”
11th and Lamont St, NW
From a press release:
“WHAT: Room 11, neighborhood bar and restaurant, celebrates their eight year anniversary on Thursday, August 24th. Over those eight years, Room 11 has consistently been a favorite neighborhood gathering place, a destination for creative variations on classic cocktails, and home of an evolving bottle collection that fills both its rooms. With more changes on the way, this anniversary celebrates the bar’s origins and contributions from past and present staff that guide Room 11’s personality and hospitality. (more…)
From an email:
“There’s a $10 suggested donation for tickets, with all event proceeds benefiting two great local charities: DC Abortion Fund and the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN). The Jam is being organized by Petworth Persists, a neighborhood activist group formed to build on the momentum of the Women’s March.
Here’s the Justice Jam Facebook event, and here’s the Eventbrite page where people are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time.
Additional details about the show are below. (more…)
3410 11th Street, NW between Park and Monroe
From a press release:
The Good Silver Brunch Menu (PDF)
“The Good Silver, Columbia Heights’ neighborhood cocktail bar and restaurant, is pleased to announce the addition of weekend brunch. Guests can expect the familiar, such as housemade Bloody Marys and Chicken and Waffles, and the addition of Shrubmosas and hearty foods such as the Pastrami Fleetwood Hash. All of this can be enjoyed in our comfortable bar under the careful watch of the Head Knight of the Knights Who Say Ni, who will judge you if you don’t finish your breakfast, the most important meal of the day. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
An SUV flipped on 13th St between Park and Monroe (25mph speed limit) last night around 9pm. I came home after both drivers had been taken by ambulance, but witnesses said both were conscious and walking. It appears the SUV tried to go around a white sedan, clipped it, and flipped over.
It would be great if MPD could do more to prevent reckless driving, so 5 of their officers don’t have to stand around on a blocked off street for 2 hours. Oh, and for our safety too. (Yes I realize they can’t prevent every incident.)”
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via Metro Transit Police
From WMATA:
“Metro Transit Police today arrested Brandon Lynn Williams, 19, of Forestville, Md., on an initial charge of misdemeanor sexual abuse that occurred last week at the Columbia Heights Metrorail Station.
Last Thursday afternoon, the victim, an adult female, contacted Transit Police via Metro’s online harassment reporting system. The victim reported that she was exiting Columbia Heights Station Wednesday evening using the ascending escalator at approximately 7:50 p.m. when she felt a hand up her skirt. The victim immediately left the area, while the suspect returned into the station.
Detectives immediately contacted the victim to gather additional information and offer support. MTPD also deployed casual-clothes officers at Columbia Heights and other stations in an attempt to locate the suspect and other potential victims.
Using information provided by the victim, investigators were able to find the incident on video and obtain images of the suspect. The review of video footage revealed that the suspect placed a cell phone up the victim’s skirt. (more…)