Mount Vernon Squangle

Old Dominion Brewpub Remains “Temporarily” Closed in Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

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Last week we learned that the Old Dominion Brewhouse had “temporarily” closed but on July 7th their twitter feed said:

“We Will be CLOSED today for employee appreciation day! We will reopen tomorrow for the World Cup semifinal!”

Their feed has not been updated and when I walked by on Sunday they were closed. The OP also writes:

“Same sign up right now. Strange.”

Strange indeed. Updates if/when they reopen or someone new takes over the space.

UPDATE from a reader:

“I walked my dog passed there yesterday and DC taped a letter to the front basically saying they hadn’t paid two (or more) months of rent – something like $32K behind in total, plus interest, etc. – and were being evicted by mid-August without payment. Sounds like instead of trying to scrape up the cash they are just walking away. Somewhat ironic that a large new sports bar just opened at the Marriott Marquis… I have a feeling ODB probably wasn’t very good at paying their rent for some time.”

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Helluva Way to Wake Up Vol. 11

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

We live near Mt. Vernon Square on 4th Street NW and woke up to this today. DC Water was onsite to remove the water and should be here soon (hopefully) to repair and restore service. There is significant erosion under the brick sidewalk, so folks should be very careful walking by. If anyone can provide input on how to expedite the repair of our yard and the sidewalk so further erosion doesn’t occur, please let us know.”

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Video: “female suspect punched a gay man several times in the face while calling him a f*ggot” inside Mt. Vernon Square Safeway

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending this disturbing report from the Washington Blade:

“An unidentified female suspect punched a gay man several times in the face while calling him a faggot in an unprovoked attack on July 2 inside a Safeway store at 5th and L Streets, N.W., according to an account the victim gave to D.C. police.”

MPD writes:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to a Simple Assault which occurred in the 400 block of L Street, NW, on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at approximately 3:00 PM. The subject was captured by the store’s surveillance cameras.

DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia. Your assistance is appreciated by your community. CCN #14-096-982.

Anyone who can identify these individuals or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE to 50411.”

Mandu’s Summer Chef Line-up For Anju – late night bar snacks pop up on K Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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453 K Street, NW – next door to the planned ‘another ray’s joint still coming?

From a press release:

“Danny Lee, Chef and Co-owner of Mandu, and Chef Jonah Kim are excited to announce the summer line-up of guest chefs participating in Anju, the restaurant’s monthly late-night pop up specializing in Korean-inspired bar snacks. With the exception of July, Anju will be held on the first Friday of every month at Mandu’s K St. location from 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. No reservations are required and seats will be available first-come first-serve at the restaurant’s bar and first floor dining room.

Next month, Chef Kyle Bailey of Neighborhood Restaurant Group and acclaimed Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac will bring their plays on Korean bar snacks to Anju guests. August will see Katsuya Fukushima, Executive Chef and Co-owner of Daikaya, collaborate with Chefs Lee and Kim, and in September, Chef and Co-owner of Water & Wall and Maple Ave Restaurant, Tim Ma, will take the reins and showcase his bar snack spins to attending guests.

“It was always Jonah’s and my intention to collaborate with chefs we personally admire and respect for these pop ups,” says Lee. “I can’t wait to see what they’ve got in mind and how they play with Korean ingredients.”

Anju menus will be split into smaller and entrée-sized portions and will include an extensive selection of meat, seafood, vegetable and noodle snacks. Plates will be priced at $6 per person or $15 for a choice of three. Entrees will be $15 each. Prices exclude beverages, tax and gratuity. The complete list of chefs and Anju dates is listed below.

ANJU AT MANDU (more…)

Dear PoPville – Bars Not Accepting Paper DC IDs?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone had issues with an official, but paper, copy of a DC ID at area bars? Friday night a group of friends and I were celebrating my birthday and heading to HOGO for some cocktails. A few friends were meeting there, a few had already made it and were saddled up at the bar, the rest of us were arriving from dinner. When I got there my friend was on the sidewalk with a frustrated look on her face. She and my husband were arguing with the bouncer, who claimed that he was also the manager, about her being permitted in with this form of identification even though it reads This paper driver license is valid for 45 days. The paper driver license, including your photo, is acceptable and serves as your driver license until your card arrives in the mail. Carry this paper driver license with you while driving until you receive your driver license in the mail. If you received your driver license within 15 days, please call 311, the Citywide Call Center, or… None of us were even close to 21. Her ID at least identified her age as legal. Oh yeah, and she’s 7 months pregnant too.

He said it wasn’t valid and that she needed a passport. As I understand it, she and her husband just bought a house and were offered some sort of rebate that required them transferring their out of state IDs for DC licenses. Their former IDs got a hole punch through the expiration date and they were issued these temporary paper copies. And not everyone has a passport, much less feels comfortable carrying it around. Some people in our party pressed why do you care, you’re closing in a few months anyway? Another member of our party called the 311 number. When he reported the situation and said the ID holder was 7 months pregnant, the officer laughed. Later that weekend while out with the same friends, her husband used his paper ID all day at Nationals Stadium to buy beer.

So what gives? Is it legal to turn folks away for a paper ID? Does HOGO hate on pregnant non-drinkers? Curious what experiences your other readers may have had.”

Hogo Closing in August, Passenger a few months later?

By Prince Of Petworth

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The Washington Post reported:

“Hogo is closing in early August, according to Tom Brown, the owner of the tiki bar and pop-up restaurant near Mount Vernon Square. Construction also could force the closure of the neighboring Passenger and Columbia Room after New Year’s Eve, though no date has been set in stone.”

Ed. Note: There have long been rumors that when the Passenger closes in Mt. Vernon Square they could reopen in another neighborhood if they find the right space.

Were there any fans of Hogo?

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