Chevy Chase

Suspect who allegedly racially harassed and threatened to shoot a crossing guard arrested

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“We wanted to inform the citizens of the Second District that an arrest has been made from that unfortunate incident on August 27, 2018 at LaFayette Elementary school located at 5701 Broad Branch Rd NW, in which one of our hard working crossing guards was racially harassed and threatened by a suspect who is now behind bars at the Metropolitan Police Department.

We thank the citizens of the District of Columbia for their outstanding help and patience with putting this criminal behind bars. Have a safe and wonderful evening!”

Unfortunately there was another unsettling aspect of this incident reported by the Washington Post:

“An operator at the District’s 911 center failed to send police Monday afternoon when a parent at an elementary school in Northwest Washington called to report a man outside the building threatening to shoot, according to a city spokeswoman.”

“The suspect threatened to cause serious harm to the victim who is a DC Crossing Guard”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Vehicle of Interest Sought in a Felony Threats/Stalking Offense: 5500 Block of Broad Branch Road NW

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle of interest in connection with a Felony Threats/Stalking offense that occurred on Monday, August 27, 2018 in the 5500 block of Broad Branch Road NW.

At approximately 3:25pm, the suspect was stopped at an intersection in a vehicle at the listed location. The suspect threatened to cause serious harm to the victim who is a DC Crossing Guard. Additionally, the suspect reportedly used language indicating a bias toward the victim’s actual or perceived ethnicity and or national origin. (more…)

What Neighborhood is the 5000 block of Connecticut Avenue?

By Prince Of Petworth


5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW

OK then, looks like we got another neighborhood name battle on our hands. I LIVE FOR THIS. Thanks to Amy for getting the ball rolling by objecting to Chevy Chase (D.C.) as the neighborhood for that new Italian restaurant coming across the street from the original Politics and Prose. So let’s settle this once and for all. hahaha just kidding, but let’s do our best to get a consensus. Now I don’t consider google the arbiter of neighborhood boundaries but I will note that they consider this Chevy Chase. I asked earlier today on twitter and folks seem pretty split between Van Ness and Forest Hills. Originally I was firmly in the Chevy Chase camp but now I’m honestly undecided. What say you?


That was fast – American City Diner Property Already Acquired

By Prince Of Petworth


5532 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Stacey for sending this update on the American City Diner space from Washingtonian Magazine:

“Local entrepreneur and restaurateur Steve Salis is taking over the space.”

Co-founder of &pizza, Salis is an owner/partner in Federalist Pig, Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe and recently acquired Ted’s Bulletin. Personally I think a Ted’s Bulletin would do very well in this space. Stay tuned to see what’s coming.

End of an Era, American City Diner Closes after 30 Years

By Prince Of Petworth


5532 Connecticut Ave, NW

From American City Diner:

“Thank you so much to all of our longtime customers and the amazing community of Chevy Chase, DC for your support over the past 30+ years. It’s been a privilege serving you but the time has come for the American City Diner to close its doors. We will forever be grateful to Jeffrey Gildenhorn for bringing this beloved institution to Connecticut Ave.”

In September 2017 a fundraiser was launched after the sudden passing of owner Jeffrey Gildenhorn in June 2017.

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

Lots more photos (more…)

Italian Restaurant coming to former Banana Leaf space across the street from the OG Politics and Prose

By Prince Of Petworth


5014 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Stu for sending: “Just saw a posting at the old Banana Leaf restaurant on Connecticut”

So much for sushi:

“New Class “C” Restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Includes a Sidewalk Café with 40 seats and a Summer Garden with 50 seats. Total Occupancy Load is 155.”

The licensee is called Da Noi Hospitality, LLC and their are four Italian restaurants in NYC called Da Noi. Check out their menus here and stay tuned to see if it’s the same peeps.

Tex Mex to Chevy Chase

By Prince Of Petworth

Jake’s opened up across the street from Comet Ping Pong back in 2011. And now:

“LA TAZITA is here!

We are pleased to announce our downstairs concept and soft opening in time for Cinco De Mayo. Opening Wednesdays for trivia, Friday, and Saturday evenings La Tazita (the little Mug) will be a place to socialize, relax, drink, and eat delicious Tex Mex inspired food! So come on by today and Saturday to try it out! (more…)

Bryan Voltaggio’s RANGE closes in the Chevy Chase Pavilion

By Prince Of Petworth


2nd floor of the Chevy Chase Pavilion. 5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Washingtonian reported yesterday:

“Maryland-based celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio has closed Range as of today.”

RANGE opened up back in December 2012.

The Washingtonian story notes: “His casual sandwich shop, Lunchbox, will continue to operate in the Pavilion.” and “He plans to open a still-unnamed restaurant within the forthcoming luxury Conrad hotel at CityCenterDC next year.”

Little Beast Restaurant coming to Chevy Chase

By Prince Of Petworth


5600 Connecticut Avenue, NW at McKinley

Some good news for the three syllable players!!

The liquor license placard for Little Beast says:

“A new Restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Seating Capacity of 74 and Total Occupancy Load of 99 inside premises. Seating Capacity of 89 and Total Occupancy Load of 97 for the Outdoor Sidewalk Café.”

Washington CityPaper reports it’s from the man behind Red Light and Drafting Table in Logan Circle as well as Bakers & Baristas in Penn Quarter. The plans for the restaurant include:

“Little Beast plans to operate from 7 a.m. to midnight every night of the week. During the day, they’ll serve house-baked pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and Red Velvet Cupcakes alongside Vigilante Coffee. Come evening, the restaurant will switch over to a wood-fired food menu complete with creative pizzas, 10 to 12 sharable dishes, and larger plates like pastas, roasted chicken, and rockfish.”

Updates as they get closer to opening.

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