1819 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to A. for sending:
“One of the bartenders at Easy Tiger told me the former Johnny’s/Los Campaneros space on Columbia is now a private event space helmed by Lapis. (more…)
Neighborhoods
3501 Connecticut Avenue, NW previously home to a California Tortilla and a Pizzeria Uno back in the day.
This is not a drill. What this means, I do not know. Well, I suppose the paper down means they are close(r) to opening and that warrants a ‘BREAKING’ on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving :)
Thanks to J. for sharing at 1:49pm Tuesday, December 3rd: (more…)
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the launch of the new Greater U Street Performance Parking Zone, which begins December 17, 2024. This initiative, developed in alignment with legislation enacted by the DC Council in the 2023 Budget Support Act (Bill 50-2538), introduces a more streamlined curbside parking experience designed to manage congestion and improve curb availability. (more…)
Thanks to Jaime for sending: “our hawk sighting in the River Terrace neighborhood. Saw it having a meal on top of our garage.
Was pretty big and even flew off with the food after a car was driving down the alley.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
14th and Irving Street, NW
Thanks to Charles for sending:
“I went into Petco to grab some stuff on sale and the employee told me they are closing if I needed more stuff for my setup I should come in soon as they are closing January 11 along with DSW.” (more…)
A reader reported around 10:45pm (Monday) last night:
“Two shots fired at 14th and Rhode Island NW – police and ambulances are here”
From MPD: (more…)
Thanks to R. for sending: “Kick axe / Throw Social seems to be in trouble…At least temporarily…. ?”
Stay tuned.
From the fine folks at Ivy & Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“Oy vey, it’s that time of year again! Ivy and Coney, DC’s premier bar for arguing the merits of Pastrami vs. Corned Beef, is thrilled to announce the return of its most important event of the year, “Chai-vy & Cohen-y.” What started as a joke (and let’s be honest, still kind of is) is back to bring holiday cheer (and maybe a little indigestion) to the masses. (more…)
2653 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to M. for sending: “Was perusing FB Marketplace only to find the Tyra Banks ice cream cart, smize and dream, is for sale for $6k” (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending from 14th and Irving Street, NW outside DCUSA in Columbia Heights: (more…)