Photo by PoPville flickr user Caroline Angelo
From a press release:
“Due to the threat of inclement weather posed by Hurricane Florence and its remnants and the Declaration of a State of Emergency in the District of Columbia by Mayor Muriel Bowser, the 2018 H Street Festival will be postponed until Saturday, Oct. 13. It will occur from noon – 7 p.m. that day from the 400 to 1400 block of H Street NE. (more…)
1236 H Street, NE
From owner Erik Holzherr:
“H Street, it’s been a wild ride, but we regret to inform you that Atlas Arcade will be closing its doors at the end of the month. We had a blast serving you and enabling your inner child for the last seven years, but all things must come to an end. Come by and see us before we leave, we’ll have drink specials all month and cool swag to give away on Sundays.”
Ed. Note: Prior to Atlas Arcade this was the Church and State Fruit Bat space. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting at 2215 hrs in the 800 block of 14th Street, NE. No Lookout.”
Updates when/if more details emerge.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Ted Eytan
From a press release:
“The 2018 H Street Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15 from noon – 7 p.m. The event will span 11 blocks of H Street NE with 15 staging areas, interactive attractions and displays and over 250 businesses, restaurants, community organizations and vendors. Join us for great entertainment, food, drinks, contests, family-friendly activities and more!
Organized by H Street Main Street, the annual event highlights the unique spirit of Washington, D.C.’s H Street NE Corridor and is one of the most popular in the region. The Festival regularly attracts a crowd of over 125,000 fun-seekers. This year, the H Street Festival will have a “Love” theme, and there will be attractions for attendees throughout.
Those coming to the Festival to enjoy music, contests and other entertainment, won’t be disappointed. The Festival will feature a variety of shows and some of the best local and regional performers of Go-Go music, R &B, jazz, rock-n-roll, soul music, gospel and more. There will also be dance performances from a variety of cultures and disciplines, martial arts demonstrations and many more non-musical acts.
For those coming to eat and drink, this year’s Festival will offer a bounty of choices. The culinary offerings will span everything from American staples such as burgers and ice cream to exotic and uncommon dishes from all corners of the world. And for those festivalgoers who come hoping to enjoy some spirits, there will be multiple beer and liquor gardens and bars and restaurants up and down the street will open their establishments to participate.
Other attractions, include: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This car in the picture has been parked on our block for over two weeks now. It has never moved and has out of state plates (I looked under the cover).
This morning I saw a parking officer and asked if she could check it out and see if they have a visitors permit or another legal reason to park there. She told me that they are not allowed to remove or lift up car covers for legal reasons… (more…)
Thanks to Anne and Tova for sending:
“That was quick. Buredo shut down.”
Buredo opened their H Street location on February 28th after announcing expansion plans back in 2016. Most recently their NoMa location opened in June.
Is sushi the size of your head on the way out? STAY TUNED.
625 H Street, NE
Rabbi Schmuel Herzfeld, Chef Riccio and Maharat Ruth Friedman courtesy Pow Pow
Mazel Tov to chef Margaux Riccio and Pow Wow.
From an email:
“We’re launching a partnership with juice giant, South Block this week. Starting Wednesday 8/22 our plant-based, gluten free, nut free & kosher certified Buddha bento box will immediately be available in seven South Block locations across the DC and VA area. (more…)
This rental is located at 912 9th Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3700 / 3br – H Street NE – Spacious 3BR – Parking
Spacious 3 BR/ 2.5BA home in a fantastic location off H St NE. The downstairs is bright, open, and wider than many Capitol Hill rental offerings. Gas fireplace with original molding, stunning built-in bookshelves, exposed brick and updated kitchen. (more…)
1357-1359 H Street, NE
This was previously the home to H Street Coffee and SOVA before them.
The liquor license placard for The Outsider says:
“New Class “C” Tavern serving a full menu of Japanese fare, cocktails, beer, and wine. Total Occupancy Load of 50 with seating for 49 patrons.”
The Outsiders also said:
Updates when this Outsider gets closer to opening.
1362 H Street, NE
I forgot about you Kitsuen. The liquor license placard says:
“A tavern that will serve ramen noodles. The tavern is requesting a Summer Garden with seating for 50 patrons. Interior seating for 109, with a Total Occupancy Load of 150.”
In addition to the ramen will be hookah too.
STAY TUNED.
