1370 Park Road, NW
Update: I’m told Sticky Fingers will remain in Columbia Heights “at least another 6 months”.
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed a new “for lease” banner hanging outside of Sticky Fingers at 1370 Park Rd NW. A quick Google search brought up a “restaurant for lease” listing for that address. Back in the day, this was a popular hangout for the coffee and laptop crowd. (more…)
Thanks to B. for sending word about Retrobottega (2435 18th Street, NW) in Adams Morgan this morning and other readers sent word about Makan (11th and Park Road, NW) in Columbia Heights yesterday.
Thanks to Sam for sending the flyer about the Kalorama Citizens Association public crime meeting Thursday night: (more…)
14th and Park Road, NW
Last week when we spoke about What Chain Stores/Fast Casual/Restaurants is DC Missing? (which featured a photo of Dave’s) a reader messaged me: “I was told by an employee that they are opening February 24”
Update via email: “Dave’s Hot Chicken will not be opening until March 3, 2023″
From MPD: “The 3000 block of 14TH Street is closed due to police activity.”
Update from MPD: “The incident has concluded and all roadways are reopened. We will be distributing information concerning this morning’s police activity later today.”
Thanks to Wendy for sending: “don’t even think of traveling to or thru Columbia Heights right now. 14th between Columbia Road and Irving filled with law enforcement.”
Update from Wendy: “Streets open now ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That block is a hot mess.”
14th and Meridian Place, NW via Trini Vybez
Ed. Note: Prior to Karibbean Kitchen this space was home to the Getaway and Social before them.
Thanks to El for sending: “Was working by the other day and realize there looks to be a new operator at 1400 Meridian Pl. former Karibbean Kitchen space, Trini Vybez. Work seems to be currently on going ….” (more…)
3100 14th Street, NW
Thanks to C. (and all others) for sending: “Columbia Heights Chick fil A closed until further notice”
Stay tuned and protect the cantina at all costs!!
photos courtesy Spicebird
From a press release:
“Spicebird, a new ghost kitchen concept from the team behind local Malaysian restaurant Makan and neighborhood sports bar The Thirsty Crow launched on February 2nd, 2023 for carryout and delivery service. The ghost kitchen will serve Southeast Asian inspired roast chicken with a variety of sides and sauces influenced by Chef James Wozniuk’s travels through southeastern Asia and his love for the region’s diverse culinary practices. In times of economic uncertainty, Spicebird aims to serve a delicious, approachable and affordable menu, and carryout orders can be placed for pickup at Makan or delivery through third party vendors. (more…)
Thanks to Shayla, Mitch and Jerome for sending:
“After two years of work, the lower level is very nice which includes access for those not able previously to access the lower level.”
“It looks like the work is basically done. The “Do Not Enter” signs and fencing are gone and you can walk around except on some of the turf. Of course, (more…)
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in the 1400 block of Spring Road, Northwest.
At approximately 4:04 pm, Fourth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim inside of the vestibule of a residential building. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedent has been identified as 39-year-old Aaron Robinson, of Northwest, DC. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
WSC Columbia Heights has had no TV for over a month and a half (the attached pictures are from December 19th, and it was down for at least a week before that). The TVs are either off, or are on with only a DirectTV screensaver. (more…)