Photo by Kristine (Fargotstein) Hackman
ANC Rep Denise Krupp reports: “Sad to share that #Hilleast resident died this morning on the 1800 block of A Street SE.”
DC Fire and EMS started reporting around 4:12am: “Working Fire – 1800 Block of A Street SE – Heavy fire showing from 1st and second floor row home – 2nd alarm sounded.” (more…)
Georgia and Quincy Street, NW
Thanks to Cliff for sending the update. Back in March we reported that Shortnee Street Eatz was coming to the former Eatmore Fried Chicken space. Anyone take an early taste of Shortnee?
84 T Street, NW (1st and T St just off Rhode Island Ave)
From Etabli:
“Restauranteurs Kathleen Davis and Thomas Boisvert (founders and former co- owners of The Pursuit Wine Bar) are excited to announce the opening of their new venture: établi.
The aptly named établi (French for “established”) features a diverse and extensive by-the-glass wine offering curated by Kathleen and Thomas who have long proven themselves as purveyors of accessible taste. établi’s wine menu features many wines produced by family-owned wineries, small batch producers, and women.
The dinner menu focuses on Mediterranean flavors intended to complement and amplify établi’s wine selection. Entrees include house-made pasta and Neapolitan pizza from établi’s brick-oven. The menu includes an extensive list of small plates perfect for having a quick bite with a glass of wine. (more…)
This rental is located at Quebec place near Warder Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,150 / 2br – 900ft2 – NEW 2BR/1BA Apartment, 1 block to metro in Petworth/Columbia Heights (more…)
13th and Clifton Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Inquiry about the Cardozo high school track. I spent the entire front end of the pandemic working out there during the week and grew to love it. They closed at the end of 2020 and eventually put up a sign that said they’d be back in February. I go weekly and the sign is still there and gates locked. Any ideas?”
Thanks to Paul for sending the latest from Logan Circle: (more…)
rendering inside 800 Connecticut Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Ashok Bajaj, founder, and CEO of award-winning Knightsbridge Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the opening of La Bise, a modern, bright, and colorful 21st century French restaurant. La Bise will open in mid-June 2021 in the former Oval Room location, at 800 Connecticut Avenue, NW, just steps from the White House. Patrons can anticipate an expanded outdoor patio, inviting bar, and an engaging, open-air kitchen with two distinctive dining room options. (more…)
Thanks to Jessica for sending from outside Maury elementary school.
And check out the Brood X, the Great Eastern Brood Cookie for sale from the National Press Club: (more…)
Most have become familiar with the many Little Free Libraries around town. Now check out the next iteration – the Free Little Art Gallery:
“Located on E. Capitol St. between 3rd & 4th. The smallest, free-est art gallery in DC…or east of the capitol. Take a piece, leave a piece, or both!”
Check out more awesomeness on their Instagram: (more…)
From MPD:
“On May 10, 2021, at approximately 8:05 PM Officers responded to the 900 block Rittenhouse Street NW for sounds of Gunshots. Once on the scene officers located multiple shell casing. No report of any injuries, however 3 vehicles were damaged. The incident is being investigated by the Fourth District Detective’s Office.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”
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