Thanks to Ben for sending from Bloomingdale: “SNAKE in alley next to Crispus Attucks Park!”
We’ve seen lots of Black snakes (which are good – eat rats/mice etc.) but anyone know what type this is?
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.
2210 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Todd for sending:
“was on a run by the old Grady’s and saw a bunch of construction going on. I opened the door and spoke with the owner. He said the new restaurant is going to be American cuisine and the name is “Flair.” (more…)
600 block of Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
There’s a literal river of $h!t running down the sidewalk of the 600 block of Columbia Rd NW. It has been reported to 311, but no indication of when the department of sanitation will come out. Note below is from the Park View Beautification Crew‘s Facebook page. (more…)
photos courtesy Doro Soul
DoroSoulFood-Opening Menu (PDF)
From a press release:
“Michelin-starred Chef Elias Taddesse, executive chef and owner of DC’s acclaimed Mélange restaurant, will open his Ethiopian-style fried chicken restaurant on November 17th at 11 a.m. (1819 7th Street, NW)
The first 50 in-person guests on the 17th will get a free 2-piece Fried Doro Chicken Plate with Black Cumin Qibe Cornbread and Spiced Mac & Cheese.
Doro Soul Food infuses traditional American soul food with Ethiopian flavors. The restaurant is located in a virtual food hall at 1819 7th Street, NW, blocks from Howard University. Chef Taddesse says he plans to offer a catering menu in the near future.
Doro Soul Food will be open for pickup and delivery during the following hours: (more…)
Noah (and many others) wrote us at 3:43am: “pretty crazy situation here at 13th and Mass. Woken up to 10-15 pops 20 minutes ago. Now areas swarmed with police and a chopper”
DB wrote: “Omg the helicopter was so low to the ground and circling for what seemed like more than an hour”
Warren shares: “Helicopter circling over DC following several gunshots right outside my window. Police have arrested someone from behind 1312 Massachusetts Ave. NW.
Here are two video from the arrest this morning following gunshots in the Thomas Circle/Logan Circle neighborhood, and the police search that included a helicopter that was circling D.C.” (more…)
14th and Park Road, NW, formerly Z-burger
Thanks to Jeremy for sending the tease now up at the Tivoli: “Update to the incoming Nashville Hot Chicken restaurant in Columbia Heights.” (more…)
My dream becomes a reality Thursday night 6-10pm (Nov. 3rd) at Atlas Brew Works Navy Yard (1201 Half Street, SE) as we get to celebrate 16 years AND taste the PoPville Cedar IPA. Big thanks to the team at Atlas Brew Works for this incredible honor and big thanks to you guys, as always, for making this all possible. Cheers!!
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Looking forward to tipping back a few PoPvilles with ya!! And there’s pizza too.
This rental is located at First near North Carolina SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,850 / 1br – 800ft2 – Spectacular English Basement Apartment (Capitol Hill Washington DC) (more…)
Parcel B at Audi Field courtesy Hoffman & Associates
From a press release:
“Today, Hoffman & Associates, a leading developer of innovative mixed-use and residential communities across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, including the $3.6 billion Washington, DC waterfront neighborhood The Wharf, along with its partner D.C. United, announced that the newest location of the one-of-a-kind entertainment concept Brooklyn Bowl is coming to Parcel B at Audi Field, which is located just outside of the stadium between Gate A and Gate B. The first retail concept announced for this dynamic mixed-use development, Brooklyn Bowl will span two floors and anchor the double-sided retail and entertainment corridor between Parcel B and Audi Field, activating the center of the neighborhood with an energy that will enhance the space and bring people from across the city and region.
“When we made the decision to invest in a stadium in downtown Washington, DC we were very intentional in our efforts to acquire additional land surrounding Audi Field to further develop the Southwest neighborhood of the city,” said Jason Levien, Co-Chairman and CEO of D.C. United. “Brooklyn Bowl is one of the most vibrant destinations for entertainment in the marketplace and we’re excited to introduce them to the community as a neighbor to Audi Field.”
Brooklyn Bowl DC will be the first location in the DC metro area and the fifth location for this genre-defying entertainment concept, which opened in Brooklyn, New York in 2009. Featuring a 1,200 person capacity concert venue, Brooklyn Bowl DC’s 38,000 square-foot location will connect the ground and second floor, bringing to the District a broad mix of sought-after live music programmed by Live Nation, 14 lanes of bowling, a craft bar and a menu curated by New York City’s Blue Ribbon Restaurant Group. With the incredible proximity of the bowling lanes and concert stage, Brooklyn Bowl will offer a unique experience of enjoying a show while eating, drinking and bowling with friends. (more…)
1197 20th Street, NW
Thanks to Joan for sending: “Angry Chik is coming to the former Jack’s Fresh location at 20th & M.”
Updates when we get an opening date/menu.