8th and H Street, NE
Thanks to Nick for sending: “Following up on your past article about the Amazon Go coming to 14th street, an even larger (largest in the U.S.) one appears to be coming to the AVEC building at 8th and H street NE. Any news on when it may be opening up? Based on my quick peek inside it seems like much of the shelving is in place.” (more…)
Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday I took a spill on my bike while riding on H street (those streetcar tracks can really get you) and was really scared and in pain. So many kind people immediately rushed to check on me, help me up, and get my bike out of the street. I was so touched by the immediate kindness and generosity of strangers in my time of need. (more…)
6th and M Street, NE
Readers reported: “why is a DC PD helicopter doing constant circles over H and I streets NE between 8th and 6th? This has been going on for 10 minutes…”
“It was crazy! I’m right at the top of 6th where Florida crosses & cops were all around the house! I saw 5 cops Running down FL past 7th street not sure what happened next”
“Car and about 7 police cars sped past me just south of H street and almost hit my friend and I. Was crazy to watch, helicopter following and everything.”
“HUGE police presence on M st and 6th NE. At least 20 cop cars and a helicopter overhead. Any news on what this is?”
One reader who heard police talking reports:
“Re the chase ending near union market. Saw the car speed down our alley closely followed by an unmarked car with its siren on. An hour or so later we’re out with the dog and a few cops are talking. Said four juveniles carjacked a bmw at knifepoint at 10 and L and then joyrode for a while. They ditched on the 600 block of Orleans or the alley bw Orleans and Morton and were immediately arrested. Amazingly nobody got hurt at any point. Was a bit hairy for a while with the chopper and lots of cop cars. But anyway, that’s it from the horse’s mouth.”
From MPD:
“On 8/10/20 at approximately 6:54 p.m., First District officers responded to the 900 block of 11th St NE for a report of an armed carjacking. On the scene, the officers located an adult victim who reported that while he was unpacking his vehicle, he was surrounded by four suspects. One of the suspects showed him a knife and demanded his personal belongings, including his car keys. The victim surrendered his property and the suspects entered the vehicle and drove northbound. The victim was not injured during the offense. (more…)
Thanks to Kitty for sending some photos from last night at Pier 1354:
“an outdoor seafood shack operating every Thursday through Saturday from 5-10 PM. Pier 1354 will bring the feel of lazy days spent by the water to the middle of the city with a menu featuring an array of fresh picks from the Chesapeake Bay and beverage offerings including Stable’s signature frozen Schnapsicles and classic warm weather cocktails with a local spin. (more…)
1359 H Street, NE
Back in late March we reported that a new restaurant called Brine would be coming to the former Outsider space which closed in October 2019. Previously this space was home to H Street Coffee and SOVA before them. Glad to see the progress: (more…)
809 12th Street, NE via MIP
Ed. Note: Horace & Dickie’s announced their closure here back in February.
From Metro Investment Properties:
“DEAL SUMMARY
48,000/yr NNN for ~ 1100 square feet
Location once grossed $60,000/week primarily based on fish sandwiches
Once the largest purchaser of seafood on the entire Eastern shoreboard
Ed. Note: Say what?!? (more…)
From an email:
“We wanted to let you know that our Tex-Mex breakfast taco up-start La Tejana is returning to Thamee (1320 H Street, NE) for a weekly pop-up as part of their Sunday Service. Each week, we’re offering pre-order/carryout only breakfast tacos with house-made hand-pressed flour tortillas (made with lard from a local black-owned farm) and are filled with classic breakfast taco staples such as migas, refried beans, potato egg and cheese, as well as a house-cured spicy chorizo. We also offer limited amounts of chips and queso for carryout. (more…)
822 H St, NE (though actually located on 9th Street)
Update: “#margaritamiracle We planned to shutdown @chupacabraDC Saturday. Your support has changed that and we are able to stay open until Nov. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Chupacabra tweets the sad news:
“We are sad to announce the closing of @chupacabraDC next Sat 8/8/20. We have been part of the neighborhood for almost 10 years! Dine-in frozen margarita pitchers are now $15 until we close!“
“The patio at 1354 H Street NE where Pier 1354 will be popping up beginning 8/6”
Check out the: PIER 1354 Menu (PDF)
From a press release:
“The team from Stable, DC’s only authentic Swiss restaurant, will expand their footprint on H Street when they take over the Gallery O on H patio at 1354 H Street NE on August 6th to debut Pier 1354, an outdoor seafood shack operating every Thursday through Saturday from 5-10 PM. Pier 1354 will bring the feel of lazy days spent by the water to the middle of the city with a menu featuring an array of fresh picks from the Chesapeake Bay and beverage offerings including Stable’s signature frozen Schnapsicles and classic warm weather cocktails with a local spin. The nearly 2,000 square foot patio will lend a come-as-you-are, laid-back atmosphere where guests will be welcome to leisurely sip drinks while getting their hands dirty digging into a seafood feast in the outdoor oasis with an Eastern Shore vibe. (more…)
1234 H Street, NE courtesy Peregrine Espresso
From an email:
“To celebrate the new pop-up at The Pug (1234 H St NE), Peregrine Espresso invites friends and neighbors to stop by for free iced and hot coffee between 8am-3pm Thursday, 7/9/20. All retail coffee will be $2 off. ($2 off retail bean offer will extend through Sunday 7/12/20.)
Peregrine at The Pug serves the full Peregrine menu, with pastries by Bluebird Bakery and coffee by Small Planes, available in take-away beverages or in bags of beans. (more…)