79 Potomac Avenue, SE
Thanks to Laura for sending:
“Wanted to share a few pics of El Rey, looking close to opening in Navy Yard!” (more…)
Navy Yard
photo by John Anthony
From Alert DC:
“The Washington Navy Yard will conduct a ceremonial gun salute along the waterfront (River Walk) in honor of former President Carter on January 9, 2025, at 12:00PM. The rounds (loud) will be fired at one-minute intervals until 21 rounds have been fired.”
1201 Half Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Have you ever seen a dc health closure notice then a side note from the business saying it was the business license? I heard they said something about unpaid taxes from hipcityveg (days), I can’t even.”
Stay tuned for a reopening date.
photo by angela n.
From AlertDC:
“DC Fire and EMS reports a fireworks display will take place at Yards Park at Capitol Riverfront on Friday, December 13th, at 8PM. It will occur at the conclusion of the Army-Navy Block Party.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces multiple arrests made after the peaceful resolution of a barricade situation inside a Navy Yard apartment complex.
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 12:55 a.m., members of the First District responded to a call for a burglary inside an apartment complex in the 1100 block of First Street, Southeast. A victim reported multiple suspects entered their apartment and demanded property, but then realized they were in the wrong unit and left without obtaining property. The suspects then gained entry to neighboring unit. When officers arrived, the suspects were still inside that apartment. Officers declared a barricade and requested the assistance of MPD’s Emergency Response Team.
Several hours later an emergency DC Superior Court search warrant was obtained, (more…)
1 M Street, SE
From a press release:
“Llamabar, a vibrant new café offering fresh, locally sourced, grass fed and organic delights, is thrilled to announce it’s opening this in the heart of DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood.
Llamabar is more than just a café—it’s a community hub where great food meets great connections. Visitors can look forward to a curated menu featuring mouthwatering sandwiches, crisp salads, energizing açaí bowls, refreshing smoothies, and rejuvenating cold-pressed juices, all crafted with locally sourced, organic ingredients to nourish the body and delight the palate. They also offer what some are calling the “viral” wagyu chopped cheese sandwich that’s a must try. (more…)
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301 Water Street, SE
Thanks to DD (and others) for passing on word from Due South:
“DUE SOUTH is now permanently closed as of October 27, 2024.
We are deeply grateful for the incredible memories and the loyal support we’ve received over the past 9 years from the Navy Yard community. (more…)
82 I Street, SE
Thanks to Jason for sending:
“That was a quick turnaround. Compass Coffee is already open in Navy Yard in the former Slipstream space. Guess they didn’t have too much work to do.”
From Compass Coffee:
“We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are opening our second Navy Yard cafe at 82 I Street SE! (more…)
Thanks to S. for sending: “Compass moving into Slipstream Navy Yard location??
Some familiar signage popping up in there 👀”
Ed. Note: Back in September we shared some scuttlebutt about Compass Coffee taking over the Navy Yard Sliptstream space. Stay tuned for an opening date.
149 N Street SE courtesy Brookfield Properties
From a press release:
“Brookfield Properties, a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets, today announced that LUMA Wellness Studio will be opening its first location at The Yards. The local husband and wife-owned studio will occupy 1,505 SF at 149 N Street SE and is slated to open in early 2025. (more…)