1251 First Street, SE Photo Credit: No Kings Collective

From a press release:

“The Navy Yard neighborhood is about to get a lot tastier with the opening of SEOULSPICE, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in Korean comfort food. Owner Eric Shin is pleased to announce the opening of his seventh SEOULSPICE location on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 1251 First Street, SE, 20003, in the heart of Navy Yard. Known for healthy Korean comfort food and open daily, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., SEOULSPICE is 100% gluten-free and features rice bowls, gimbap burritos (Korritos), japchae noodle bowls, and salads. The menu features original recipes from the Shin family, highlighting the authentic and vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine.

As a special treat, SEOULSPICE will give away one complimentary entrée bowl to each in-store customer who visits the new Navy Yard location on Tuesday, June 20, between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. (while supplies last). (more…)


Ed. Note: Possibly related to the 11:15am Navy Flyover at Arlington National Cemetery? Thanks to Renee for sending a photo of it:

J. reports around 11am: “In case people were wondering what the bangs at Navy Yard were. It was the navy seemingly firing a cannon this morning. Fortunately they waited to do it until I passed by in my kayak heading to Navy Yard.”

To the video: (more…)



Kimchi, Egg, and Cheese photo by Birch Thomas

Any Day Now is in the space formerly home to ABC Pony. It is located in the NOVEL South Capitol at 2 I Street, SE

From a press release:

Opening on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Any Day Now is a casual and comforting all-day restaurant from celebrated chef and restaurateur Tim Ma.

In a nod to the current ways in which we live and work, Any Day Now welcomes guests for everything from breakfast and coffee in a coworking-friendly space to a full-service restaurant and bar at night with creative takes on the intersection of American and global cuisines. (more…)


From Metro Transit Police: “At approximately 11:45 a.m., MTPD and MPD responded to a shooting aboard a Green Line train at Navy Yard Station. Unfortunately, despite lifesaving measures, the adult male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Follow @Metrorailinfo for service information.”

From Alert DC: “Metro Transit reports due to the police investigation at the Navy Yard Metro Station, shuttles are available at M Street and New Jersey Avenue, SE”

“Metro Transit reports the police activity has concluded and the Navy Yard Metro Station is open for normal operations.”

From MPD: (more…)


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