7th and H Street, NE
Thanks to D. for sending: “New Nike store on H Street NE is opening this Thursday. They took down the fencing in front and I asked one of the people standing in the doorway the other night.” (more…)
Neighborhoods
Thanks to B. for sending word about Retrobottega (2435 18th Street, NW) in Adams Morgan this morning and other readers sent word about Makan (11th and Park Road, NW) in Columbia Heights yesterday.
Thanks to Sam for sending the flyer about the Kalorama Citizens Association public crime meeting Thursday night: (more…)
2436 18th Street, NW previously home to Big Sky, Mellow Mushroom, and Eighteenth and Red
Thanks to G. for sending word that Baja Tap should be opening next month in Adams Morgan.
“Our Adams Morgan location will open this spring with two floors and a rooftop.
Tacos, tequila, live music, events
Spring 2023: Adams Morgan, DC”
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
From Events DC:
“This message provides an update regarding the streetscape construction activity underway through October 2023 on the exterior of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This construction includes removal of existing trees, pavers and base material where the new planters will be installed. New trees will be planted during the spring planting season. In the interest of public safety during this process, bicycle racks are cordoning off the work area which includes the curb lane and a portion of the sidewalk, while allowing for pedestrian access.
Construction work on N Street (between 7th and 9th Streets, NW) will conclude by the end of March 2023.
The next phase of the work will begin February 17 through the end of May 2023 on the 1200 block of 9th Street (between M and N Streets, NW). The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has issued a permit to the contractor for temporary occupancy of the bike lane in this area. Bicycle rack barriers will be put in place on February 16.
Construction on this portion of 9th Street will be conducted in two phases: (more…)
This rental is located at Willow Street NW near Aspen Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
1211 Connecticut Ave. NW
Anyone hear any details about what the changes will be other than name?
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14th and Park Road, NW
Last week when we spoke about What Chain Stores/Fast Casual/Restaurants is DC Missing? (which featured a photo of Dave’s) a reader messaged me: “I was told by an employee that they are opening February 24”
Update via email: “Dave’s Hot Chicken will not be opening until March 3, 2023″
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From MPD: “The 3000 block of 14TH Street is closed due to police activity.”
Update from MPD: “The incident has concluded and all roadways are reopened. We will be distributing information concerning this morning’s police activity later today.”
Thanks to Wendy for sending: “don’t even think of traveling to or thru Columbia Heights right now. 14th between Columbia Road and Irving filled with law enforcement.”
Update from Wendy: “Streets open now ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That block is a hot mess.”
“signage up on Prospect St NW in Georgetown” photo by Greg Billing
We’ve been scooping out the news to ya since September but here’s the official word and more info from a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, today announces its expansion to the Washington, D.C. market.
Throughout Spring/Summer 2023, Van Leeuwen will open stores in three of D.C.’s most iconic neighborhoods and culinary destinations – Union Market (418 Morse St. NE), Adams Morgan (2421 18th St. NW), and Georgetown (photo above 3245 Prospect St. NW). (more…)
12:42am “Yikes. SUV driver hit a light pole in front of Lucky Buns”
Thanks to R. and D. for sending: “18th & Vernon in Adams Morgan this AM. Amazingly the crosswalk light still works” (more…)