1110 Vermont Avenue, NW
The Continent DC, “DC’s upscale West-African restaurant”, opened here back in June.
The liquor license placard for The Continent DC says: (more…)
Neighborhoods
2653 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We were chatting with the employees at Tyra Banks’ Smize and Dream, and they said while the shop is closing tomorrow (Sunday), it’ll reopen next year elsewhere in DC. She wouldn’t disclose where — we tried! — but she said it would be in a less “sleepy” area than Woodley. (more…)
Thanks to L. for sending:
“Seen this morning on Park Rd in Mount Pleasant. There was another burned up bike to the left.”
Ben also sends a shot: (more…)
Thanks to all who sent us messages around 1:05pm:
“There’s a large fire/EMS presence at The Line hotel in Adams Morgan. Smoke coming from upper windows.”
DC Fire and EMS reported:
“Update Box Alarm 1700 block Euclid St NW. Fire 6th floor unit knocked down. Moderate smoke conditions on fire floor. Working on ventilation. No reported injuries.” (more…)
Yikes thanks to P. for sharing this crazy video: (more…)
611 I Street, NW photos courtesy Karizma
From a press release:
“Karma Food Group, the visionary team behind the Michelin-recognized Karma Modern Indian, is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest culinary venture, Karizma, on Sunday, October 6, 2024. (more…)
301 Florida Avenue, NE. renderings courtesy PGN Architects, a Michael Graves Company.
From a press release:
“The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO), has closed on construction financing for Emblem, a 115-unit, entirely affordable housing community in the middle of the thriving NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. The community will be entirely reserved for families and individuals earning up to 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). (more…)
1100 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
We first heard about Dog Daze plans coming to the former laundromat back in January 2023. It’s go time.
Thanks to Erica for sending their soft opening hours: (more…)
11th annd Euclid Street, NW in 1904
“Dear PoPville,
A while back, I was researching Columbia Heights and came across a book in the Library of Congress from 1904 titled “A Statement of Some Advantages of the Beautiful Columbia Heights A Neighborhood of Homes,” compiled and arranged by The Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association.
Recently, a single-family home at the corner of 11th and Euclid St NW sold and is slated for demolition. I remembered seeing it in this book, but the street name threw me off. Did you know Columbia Heights previously had street names like Princeton Street, Yale, Roanoke, Yale, and Kenesaw Ave? (more…)