1100 H Street, NE

Thanks to Grant for sending. Jerk at Nite’s website says:

“When the late night options on Howard University’s campus failed to meet the authentic food cravings of students during late nite rendezvous’ to the library, all niters on papers and projects, and college activities long and short and far in-between, Jerk At Nite stepped in to help satisfy that hunger pain. (more…)



1025 H Street, NE via The Pursuit Wine Bar & Kitchen

Thanks to Andrés for sending the update on the Pursuit Wine Bar & Kitchen soft opening in their new home at 11th and H Street, NE. This is the space that was once briefly planned for a Two Boots pizza, which bailed back in 2017. The Pursuit Wine Bar originally opened at 1421 H Street, NE back in 2014.


A reader reported around 10:45pm:

“MPD officer I spoke with said there was a carjacking on H St that resulted in a police pursuit and ended with a crash in the 600 block of NC Ave. The suspect then got out, was pursued on foot and apprehended in the general vicinity of Bullfrog Bagels (per the pic… sorry I couldn’t get closer). All roads in the triangle between C, NC and 7th are taped off at the moment and detectives are wandering around Eastern Market looking for something.”

From MPD:

“On October 7, 2019, and shortly after 9:30 pm, 1D units received a call for a carjacking in front of 721 H St, NE. (more…)



1322 H Street, NE

And a happy new year indeed. Thanks to Grant for sending. Meggrolls’ website says:

“Meggrolls are eggrolls with multiple personalities! They are a powerfully concentrated bite of your favorite meal, wrapped in a crispy, hot package. Enjoy Meggrolls as a tasty snack on the go, take-out for a family meal, or invite Meggrolls to your special event for a truly one-of-a-kind catering experience, sure to be incredibly tasty, and quite the conversation piece! ​​You’re welcome!”

This was formerly the home to Red Ginger and Shawafel before that.

Check out the menu: (more…)



via google maps

A reader reports:

“Body of a woman (a resident) was found this morning in the courtyard at Senate Square – 2nd/3rd/H/I streets NE. Stabbed I’m told. Husband on scene w police. Body was covered in sheet as of 8:30AM. The courtyard is a locked area.”

Update: another reader reports that this was not a stabbing.

Ed. Note: From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – “No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.”


Thanks to Grant for sending from H Street, NE around 8:45am.

Update around 9:10am from Karin:

Streetcar being towed slams into truck that is towing it. Not sure if damage is from this or another accident. Other side of the street impeded due to stopped school bus and ambulance. Not a good day for the Streetcar.” (more…)


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