3401 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Jonnel for sending from CC Liquor Store in Columbia Heights “The place has been closed for about a month now. Guy out front said renovations. Cool to know in its former glory it was a pharmacy.”
If you have a photo of a neat find from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.
3101 Wisconsin Ave, NW
I’ve been lots of queries about the status of Open City at the National Cathedral. Their website says they remain temporarily closed but a reader had heard that they will be reopening in the Fall. However today they posted a temporary reprieve on their IG:
“We’re back (temporarily) for the 4th!! Celebrate Independence Day with us and enjoy an ice cream cone before the fireworks! Ice cream will be available on our patio two hours before the firework show starts. We’re in the process of reopening our doors (more details coming soon)” (more…)
*Experience has taught me that some folks take things very literally. To be crystal clear, I’m only kidding.
Thanks to Rob for sending from “17th St SE near the Congressional Cemetery.”
And another reader sends from “the Blackbird Apts at Pennsylvania Ave & Potomac Ave S.E. our parking garage door is broken and stuck in the open position. This happened”: (more…)
525 8th Street, SE
Back in January 2020 a liquor license placard was posted for a Yaju Ramen. Now a license has been applied for a Kaiju Ramen Bar, which says:
“The Establishment will be a Tavern serving Asian dishes. (more…)
From the Kennedy Center:
“OPERA IN THE OUTFIELD IS BACK!
FREE! Sat., Aug. 28 at Nationals Park
Sit in the outfield for an unforgettable screening of Rossini’s Cinderella on the high-definition scoreboard! The fun begins at 5 p.m. with photo ops, prizes, performances by local artists, a screening of SLOPERA! A Bite-Sized Opera, arts and crafts, and more. Grab food and drinks, then settle in for the broadcast at 7 p.m.!”
A reader reports: “Tons of sirens heading north up Georgia at Allison, ambulances and fire trucks but the occasional police car. DC fire and EMS twitter says there was a building collapse at 9th and Kennedy, that must be where they’re going”
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Major collapse 900 block Kennedy St NW. Full collapse of a building under construction. 1 person trapped and several others injured.
Update building collapse 900 block Kennedy St NW. #DCsBravest are engaged in active rescue effort to reach and removed 1 trapped worker. We have removed several other workers who were injured & evacuated 2 adjacent homes.
Update Kennedy St collapse. #DCsBravest have successfully removed the trapped victim. He is an adult male and is conscious.” (more…)
This rental is located at 39 Bates Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,295 / 2br – 920ft2 – Charming 2 Bed/1 Bath Truxton Circle Apartment Available Early July! (39 Bates Street NW, A) (more…)
1324 14th Street, NW
Back in April we learned that Maiz64 was coming to the former B Too space, which closed in July 2020. Maiz64’s website says:
“A modern homage to authentic Mexican cuisine, featuring local ingredients that result in exquisite and vibrant creations.” I am told they are nearing the end of construction. (more…)
1901 14th Street, NW
The Matchbox closed here back in September 2020. Mi Vida opened a location at the Wharf back in 2018. Check out the menu here.
The liquor license placard says:
“A new restaurant serving Mexican cuisine. Seating capacity of 300, and Total Occupancy Load of 350. (more…)
Thanks to S for sending last night: “Found this car in the alley between Irving and Kenyon on block between Sherman and Georgia. Heard from neighbor that police came to check it out in the middle of the night.”