Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw
From the National Gallery of Art:
“The 2018-2019 ice-skating season at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink will begin November 17 Monday the 19th and continue through March 10, weather permitting. Located on the National Mall between 7th and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW, the ice rink remains a favorite DC destination, attracting thousands of visitors each year. (more…)
300 Tingey Street, SE
Thanks to Alex for sending. The liquor license placard says:
“New Restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. Summer Garden with 45 seats. Total Occupancy Load is 120 with seating for 110.”
Back in July we confirmed some scuttlebutt that Hatoba was coming to the former 100 Montaditos space near Blue Jacket:
“the 3rd Sapporo-style ramen shop from the talented team behind the Daikaya Group including dynamic DC-based partners and restaurateurs Daisuke Utagawa, Chef Katsuya Fukushima, and Yama Jewayni – is slated to open in the District’s notable ’The Yards’ neighborhood in Winter 2018. (more…)
1102 8th Street, SE
Nice. Looks like Taco City opened up October 19th in the old Levi’s Port Cafe space.
The liquor license placard lists a total occupancy of of 45.: (more…)
1025 First Street, SE. Photo by Jake Sauser
8 years in Navy Yard is like 48 in Dupont. Thanks to all who messaged about this sadness. I got some scuttlebutt back in late March that this may happen but I totally blanked on it. They were a pioneer that’s for sure. Hard to remember these days, but this was THE spot to hang (besides Barracks Row) before games back in the day. And so it goes. From Justin’s Facebook:
“It’s been a great eight years. Thank you all for the fun times and memories. We couldn’t have asked for a better run. Ahhh enough tears, cheers to eight years. In the meantime, this staff is some of the best people I’ve met in my life. If y’all have any opportunities open up, these people are pure gold.”
Updates when we learn more about what will become of the space and if there are any planned changes to The Big Stick too.
Thanks to Julie for sending “From the Whole Foods store in Navy Yards.”
On October 3rd we first spoke about ‘South Capitol Hill’ “If you’re south of I-695, you’re in Navy Yard. Them’s the rules.” On October 5th Whole Foods doubled down. Now it’s in stone. Wait, is that bread made of quinoa? Game changed again.
Thanks to Missy for sending: “Maddon eagerly awaiting the grand opening of his new Whole Foods in SoCap 🙄 Navy Yard”
Less than one day actually – opens at 9 am tomorrow!! Game changed.
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed that you distinguish between Capitol Hill, Hill East, H St NE, and Navy Yard. I was wondering, do you have a precise set of boundaries to divide these places from each other? For example, where exactly does Capitol Hill become Hill East? And where the dividing line between Capitol Hill and H St NE?”
I shall defer to the experts who live there!!
And free PoPville swag to anyone who draws up a map (or maps) after we get some sorta consensus. hahaha I know there will be no consensus but we’ll do the best we can. please email them to me at [email protected]
Neighborhood naming controversy aside – Ryan reports:
“Game changer…Soon to open Navy Yard Whole Foods has a covered patio with outdoor TVS”
I feel like we may be setting the bar a bit too low for game changing..though it could be a cool spot for lunch. T-9 days to opening.
Outside Navy Yard Metro, photo by Nick
From Metro Transit Police around 1pm:
“SUSPECT: This is the individual in the area of Navy Yard Station who is considered a person of interest in a stabbing that just occurred. Red hair, red pants. May have CUT himself during the incident. CALL 911 IF SEEN. DO NOT TAKE ACTION OTHER THAN CALLING POLICE.”
“Navy Yard additional: Incident occurred aboard a camera-equipped Green Line train traveling in the direction of Branch Ave. Prelim ID on victim is adult male, believed to be known to suspect. Suspect ran out of Navy Yard Station e/b out the New Jersey Ave exit toward CVS.”
“Navy Yard (update): Trains are now servicing the station, single tracking continues.”
Alan Henney reported:
“update: CRITICAL METRO STABBING- teenage male with slashed throat bleeding heavily, will be taken to trauma center shortly. Stabbing happened in Metro subway car currently at Navy Yard. Suspect fled out the station, possibly getting into an Uber.”
Thanks to Michelle for sending the update. I mean if you’re gonna go for it, you might as well go all the way – I’m talking SoCap. SoCap. Sup SoCap? No, God Dang it, I can’t do it. Not even in jest.
Now having said all that, mark T-13 days to Thursday, October 18 – 9 am opening.
To NAVY YARD opening.
