Thanks to Zak for sending “From Park View. Japanese eggplant and shishito peppers.”
Please send your great garden hauls via email to [email protected] with Garden Haul in the subject line and let me know what you’ve grown and what neighborhood you are in. Entries will be accepted through Labor Day. Cheers, thanks and happy gardening! Great Garden Haul is made possible, ironically, by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
1602 U Street, NW
Last week we became very worried about the status of Local 16. Sadly, it was a very bad sign indeed. The owner Aman Ayoubi tells me via email:
“With heavy heart I should inform you that we surrendered the Local 16 space to the landlord after 22 years! (more…)
This rental is located at 1601 6th St. NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,995 / 1br – 600ft2 – Brand New. One bedroom apartment for rent in Shaw (Shaw/NW Washington) (more…)
2323 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Last week we posted ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ in regard to Glover Park’s long awaited Whole Foods reopening. Thanks to Mike (and others) for sending this job listing:
“Now Hiring – Glover Park, Washington, D.C. – All Team Member Level Positions
New Store Opening in Fall 2021!
Located at: 2323 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
Starting Rate: $15.70 per hour
Currently Hiring FT & PT Team Members
Whole Foods Market Team Members perform all functions related to answering customers’ questions, assisting customers in finding products, and providing excellent customer service.
We have positions available and are hiring in the following departments: (more…)
inside 815 Connecticut Ave, NW courtesy Bombay Club
From an email:
“The beautifully redesigned Bombay Club reopens today for lunch and dinner service.
The restaurant will reopen on Monday, August 2 with new dishes while keeping the signature classics at this landmark restaurant, situated steps from the White House at 815 Connecticut Ave, NW. The Bombay Club opened in 1988, as Washington’s first sophisticated Indian restaurant. It has consistently received high praises from dining critics, noting the exceptional experience the restaurant afforded diners. U.S. presidents and celebrities alike have returned repeatedly for the classic Indian fare, enjoyed in a plush setting that was designed for gracious entertaining.”
The dining room: (more…)
rendering by Hickok Cole
More info on the proposed development coming next to the Scottish Rite/Masonic Temple at 15th and S Street, NW from EagleBank:
“EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced that it provided financing to support the construction of a luxury apartment complex in Northwest Washington, D.C.’s 16th Street Historic District. The project is a joint venture led by Perseus TDC and equity partner Allstate Insurance Company.
EagleBank’s loan offering will fund a significant portion of total project costs, allowing Perseus TDC to construct a five-story, 158-unit luxury apartment building with an underground parking garage for both residents and Scottish Rite Temple patrons. (more…)
501 H Street, NW
Thanks to Shahana for sending from “the NW corner of H St and 5th St NW.”
Holy moly, we posted some scuttlebutt that a burger place was coming here back in 2017! (more…)
1537 7th Street, NW
From Ivy and Coney:
“Effective August 6 proof of vaccination will be required for entry.
Physical card, pic of card or http://myirmobile.com records accepted.
Update: We also accept a negative covid test within 48 hours. While we think everyone should get vaccinated for the greater good (along with the obvious personal benefit), we don’t aim to discriminate against anyone. We just want to keep everyone safe and create an environment where all guests are comfortable.” (more…)
1827 M Street, NW
Parlay Sports Bar closed here back in April 2018. Prior to Parlay this was the former home to the Malaysia Kopitiam restaurant.
The liquor license placard for Blue Moon says:
“The Establishment will be a Tavern serving a pub-style menu. (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged us about last night’s shooting in Shaw: “heard about 10-15 quick gunshots near 8th and O NW”
“Another shooting, 8th and O st NW. cops searching for bullets. A seemingly simultaneous car accident at 9th and O”
Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in the 700 block of O Street, Northwest.
At approximately 11:15 pm, members of the Third District were in the area of the listed location when they heard the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead. A second adult male victim sought treatment at a local hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
The decedent has been identified as 31 year-old Kervin Sanches, of Northeast, DC. (more…)