1801 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Rob for sending: “Sad to see it but Pupatella Dupont window smashed this evening. Multiple tables overturned, one window shattered.” (more…)
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418 Morse Street, NE courtesy Van Leeuwen
From a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult-favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Washington, D.C. scoop shop at 418 Morse St NE. Located within D.C.’s vibrant Union Market neighborhood, this outpost is the first of three Van Leeuwen stores slated to open in the Nation’s Capital over the coming months. (more…)
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3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on this intriguing update from the organizer of a proposal to revive the Uptown:
“Dear Neighbors, Friends and Supporters of the Uptown:
Thank you again for all your support and enthusiasm for our idea to revive the Uptown as a center for arts, film and education.
As you know, last week we submitted our proposal and letter of intent to lease the property. The owners got back to us this week to say that while they are impressed with our efforts and appreciate our vision, they have entered into a letter of intent with an “arts/theater group” that they believe “will change the course of the Uptown and the neighborhood.” (more…)
1337 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: We first heard plans for a hotel here back in 2018.
The liquor license placard for Sixty DC says:
“A new Retailer’s Class “C” Hotel with a total of 80 rooms. Summer Garden with 140 seats and total
occupancy of 160. (more…)
From Alert DC: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 3300 block of New Hampshire Ave NW.”
Readers reported just after 5pm: “There was just a shooting at the triangle park at New Hampshire & Sherman NW. Tons of MPD on scene, and I can see one person on the ground alive).
Roads closed SB right now at Sherman & Park, and cars coming EB on Park being diverted onto New Hampshire”
“Someone was just shot in the park at Sherman and Park. Park is blocked off at Sherman, south lane of Sherman at Park is blocked. Whole park is taped off as police look for shells/weapons”
2309 18th Street, NW
From an email:
“Casa Kantuta celebrates DC’s cherry blossom season from March 21- April 16 with a pop-up menu inspired by the gorgeous flowers.
In addition to Casa Kantuta’s regular signature cocktails, guests can enjoy 3 new cherry blossom-themed cocktails with a South American twist: (more…)
4551 Fort Dr, NW “*Currently CLOSED until further notice due to emergency repairs.”
A tipster shares that “DGS recently awarded a contract to replace the HVAC systems at the Wilson pool.
The equipment will take 9-12 months to get and another 6 months to do the work.” (more…)
This rental is located at 1221 Massachusetts Ave, NW near 13th Street. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
1300 I Street, NW previously home to Toro Toro
Back in December we learned that Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley was coming to I Street off Franklin Square in the former Toro Toro space.
Lots more details from a press release: “KITCHEN + KOCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLEY ANNOUNCES THE SUMMER 2023 OPENING OF THEIR SOUTHERN COMFORT RESTAURANT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (more…)
Thanks to Terry for sending from Adams Morgan: “Large police presence on 18th Street.”
From MPD: “This morning, 18th Street NW between Kalorama Road NW and Florida Ave NW will be closed for the final salute for MPD K-9 Roc
Please seek an Alternate Route(s) > Watch for MPD directions > Street Closures are subject to change. More information about K-9 Roc is forthcoming.”
Eric writes: “Massive police presence on 18th btwn Kalorama and Wyoming to honor a police dog being put down at the Adams Morgan Animal Hospital. (more…)