H Street NE

Dear PoP – What’s Going on at 4th and I St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Anyone have more info on the construction at 4th & I? I believe these are also going to be apartments, right across from the spot where the Giant/apartments were supposed to go. Wish the Giant had broken ground already! If I have to deal with all the noisy construction, I would much rather have a grocery store across the street to reap the benefits of in the end :)”

According to Jonathon O’Connel at The Post:

…the company [AvalonBay] is close to getting underway at another smaller site in the District, near the city’s burgeoning restaurant and entertainment hub on H Street NE. Cox said the company had acquired 318 I Street NE, a site that Broadway Development had planned for condominiums before being foreclosed upon in 2009. AvalonBay plans 140 apartments, which will have easy access to H Street, NoMa and Union Station.

Stop Work Order at 1118 H St, NE – Proposed New Orleans Themed Restaurant

By Prince Of Petworth

This is the spot that is supposed to become a New Orleans themed space (not to be confused with Tru Orleans coming to 4th and H St, NE). It is the space next to Taylor’s Gourmet Deli.

Despite this setback I continue to be amazed at the rate of new restaurants going into H St, NE. It is amazing. Not sure how long this space’ll be out of commission but I’ll be sure to update when construction progresses.

DC Wineaux visits SOVA Espresso & Wine (1359 H St NE)

By Prince Of Petworth

Kristi Green is the author of the blog DC Wineaux. She further indulges her love of wine in her work at a wine bar on U St NW.

A gray, rainy day on H St NE; one long metro ride and a terrible cab ride later, I arrived at the tiny stairway that leads to SOVA Wine Bar. When I arrived, it was happy hour (5-7:30pm; all beer and wines by the glass half priced). I began with a glass of Punkt Genau Sparkling Gruner Veltliner (Weinviertal, Austria), a refreshing sparkling with a palette of green apples.

Feeling that post-bubbly hunger, I decided it was time for dinner—I entrusted the bartender, Amanda, to choose some cheese and charcuterie for me which I paired with a glass of Ravines Winery Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes, NY). Their food menu is small, though apparently they are in the process of changing it for the Spring/Summer season–there is, however, enough cheese and charcuterie to make any wine nerd happy.

There are twenty or so wines available by the glass and just as many bottled beers. Their signature cocktail list is full of classic staples (like the French 75, one of my favorites). On a chalkboard near the bar you’ll find a list of featured cocktails–I encourage you to try the “Spring Mary,” a prosecco-based cocktail featuring muddled heirloom tomato and basil.

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Queen Vic Opening Thurs. with a Limited Menu on H St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

We took a peek at the Queen Vic’s menu back in Feb. The Queen Vic is located at 1206 H Street NE. You can see their final menu here. They’ll be soft opening with a limited menu tomorrow, Thursday 31st. This past week they’ve been open for drinks and I stopped in to snap some photos.

Anyone check them out yet for drinks?

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Toki Underground Opens April 1 above the Pug on H St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

H Street Corridor’s newest addition, Toki Underground, is proud to announce its grand opening on April 1. Come and experience Chef Erik Yang’s vision of bringing the hip alley streets of downtown Taipei to District diners.

The menu is based on Yang’s own family recipes and his experiences working at ramen shops in Taipei. The restaurant seats 25 diners, who will experience Hakata-style ramen and dumplings made from scratch. The restaurant will offer an extensive list of unique sakes, Asian microbrews, hand-crafted cocktails, and popular Asian soft drinks.

Toki Undergound is located at 1234 H Street NE in the heart of the H Street Corridor and is open seven days a week.

I stopped in last night for some photos and the place looks amazing. The attention to detail is freaking spectacular. The space is pretty small so be prepared for lines/wait I’m guessing 7 days a week… Though I hear that in the future it may be possible to order some Ramen downstairs at the Pug. You can see their menu here. Those options at the Pug would be sweet.

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New French Restaurant, Le Grenier, Coming to H St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Le Grenier is looking to open up at 502 H Street NE next to the florist.

The liquor license application says:

“A restaurant with Modern French Cuisine. Food service for all ages. Taped back ground music. Capacity Load is 60. Sidewalk Café with of seating of 4.”

Another Shooting in Mt. Vernon Square, More Trouble on 1300 Block of H St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


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Not a lot of info but at 2:21am Sat. night/Sun. morning AlertDC sent word that there was a:

“Shooting 1200 b/o 11th St NW No lookout DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”

Last weekend there was a shooting nearby at 7th and N St, NW.

Update: MPD reports:

“This morning at 2:25 am, police responded for a shooting at an establishment in the 1200 block of 11th Street, NW. They discovered that an argument between 2 adult males led to one subject to shoot the other in the upper torso. Ambulance transported the victim to the hospital where he later died of his injuries. Police arrested the suspect.”

And more info from an MPD press release:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced today a suspect has been arrested in the homicide that occurred in 1200 block of 11th Street, NW.

On Sunday, March 27, 2011, at approximately 2:25 am, members of the Third District responded to the 1200 block of 11th Street, NW for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival on scene, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at approximately 5 a.m. The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Jose Hernandez-Romero, of the 1400 block of N Street, NW.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found the suspect being restrained by witnesses to the shooting. The suspect identified as 24-year-old Alexis Pineda was arrested and charged with Murder Two While Armed. A firearm was recovered at the scene.


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And if you scroll down AlertDC you’ll see more unfortunate news from the 1300 block of H St, NE on Sat. afternoon at 2:36pm:

“Robbery Gun_1436 hours_1370 H St NE_lookout for a B/M, 5’3″, wearing a Redskins cap armed with a revolver last seen west on H st NE DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”

Robbery and Stabbing at 13th and G St, NE Thurs. Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“At approximately 8:40 P.M., two female victims were approached by two male suspects. The suspects demanded their property, the victims refused, at which time a physical struggle ensued. During the struggle one of the victims was stabbed three times. The victim was transported to the hospital, with non-life threatening injuries. The suspects were last scene running east on Maryland Avenue. The case is being investigated by the First District Detective’s Office.”

Shooting in H St, NE and Mt. Vernon Square Last Night (Early Sun. Morning)

By Prince Of Petworth


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At 3am @dcfireems reported at shooting on the 1300 Block of H St, NE. Unfortunately no more info has been released by MPD as of 10:12am this morning. Since that block is home to many of the popular restaurants/bars on H St, NE if anyone happened to have been in the area please let us know what happened in the comments or email me at princeofpetworth (at)gmail More info when it becomes available.

Update from MPD:

“At 0300 hrs an ADW Gun occured at 1300 H St NE south alley. Complainant states he was standing in the alley when a vehicle appoached and shots were fired at him. He was struck in the groin.”


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MPD reports:

“Around 0345 this morning, Third District Officers were called to the area of 7th and N for the sounds of gunshots. Further investigation revealed an adult male was shot several times and taken to a local hospital. Recovered from the area were 2 handguns. Anyone that may have witnessed or has any information relating to this incident is encouraged to call 202-727-9099.”

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