Thanks to Chris for sending. DC Fire and EMS reported around 11am:
“Crash with overturned vehicle 39th St and Alton Place NW. 1 occupant self extricated and being evaluated by #DCsBravest.”
It had been 14 days since we’d last seen a driver flip their car.
1832 Fenwick Street, NE via Green Hat Gin
“WFT is going on in DC today?? Another closing!”
“Dagger! Especially after hearing about 3 stars”
“Green Hat Distillery, Bar and Gin Garden will permanently close its doors Saturday July 16” (more…)
Please send your great garden hauls via email to [email protected] with Garden Haul in the subject line and let me know what you’ve grown and what neighborhood you are in. Entries will be accepted now through Labor Day. Cheers, thanks and happy gardening!
“This is Marjorie from Brightwood with a season 3 photo of the initial batch of yellow plums I picked yesterday.
I have lots available if anyone wants. (more…)
300 Massachusetts Ave, NW at 4th St./H St./Mass Ave. NW
Carving Room closed here in October 2020 after opening in Feb. 2013. (NoMa location remains open.) But now some exciting news on their replacement! If Wise Bowl reminds you of Wiseguy Pizza (located next door) that’s no coincidence. But first some important housekeeping that I missed – Eater DC reported that “Reston, Va.-based Thompson Hospitality, the force behind such bars and restaurants as Hen Quarter, Matchbox, The Delegate, Austin Grill, and American Tap Room, just added another big name to its portfolio: essential pie chain Wiseguy Pizza.
Wiseguy founder Nuri Erol maintains a significant equity stake in the company, and diehard fans need not to fret — the menu will remain unchanged, Thompson says.”
I spoke with Nuri who tells me the other exciting news he and Thompson have planned – Wise Bowl. (more…)
This rental is located at 14th and Otis Place, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$4,200 / 2br – 2114ft2 – Historic Rowhouse 2 bed 2.5 bath (more…)
Thanks to P. for sending around 1pm: “Driver spotted going on the pedestrian path of Rose park in Georgetown with Florida plates before turning around. Lady was asking if this was a road when she saw everyone giving her death stares.”
The Bull Bar & Grill, “modern sport bar”, only opened in February. Thanks to Corey for sending:
“They were a great sports bar addition to upper 14th st and 16th st heights in general.” (more…)
6400 Chillum Pl NW
Thanks to all who passed on the sad note from 3 Stars:
“After almost 10 years, We’re closing our doors
Thank you DMV for all of your support! Over the years you gave us the opportunity to Experiment, Help Build a Community of Beer Lovers, & Celebrate with you, and we will always have love for you!
Our taproom will be closing Sunday Night (more…)
1610 20th Street, NW just off Connecticut Ave
The liquor license placard for Thaiverse DC says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant serving Thai cuisine. (more…)
