Neighborhoods

Mi Vida will open on 14th Street this Summer AND in Penn Quarter Fall of 2022

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and T St, NW

Last week we noted the new signage at the former Matchbox space – a few more details from Mi Vida:

“MI VIDA 14th street: Alongside Culinary Director, Roberto Santibañez, KNEAD Hospitality + Design will open a new MI VIDA at the historic former Matchbox location on 14th street in summer 2022. This 3 level, 10,000 square foot space will feature 300 seats, two bars, a conditioned year round patio, and tons of private and semi private event spaces. The 14th street location will cater towards the late night crowd with subtle differences like after hours small plates. The location is starting to take shape and the team is excited to welcome guests soon!
Address: 1901 14th Street, NW Washington, DC

AND


7th and F Street, NW

“MI VIDA Penn Quarter: KNEAD Hospitality + Design with Culinary Director, Roberto Santibañez will be opening a 350+ seat MI VIDA at the former Rosa Mexicano location (more…)

“Warning for Bikers”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

This is a warning for bikers riding near New Hampshire Avenue, 16th & U Streets NW. My husband wiped out on his bike yesterday due to the construction (they have excavated the road and it suddenly drops 6 inches). (more…)

Taichi Bubble Tea coming to Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


1357 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Taichi’s website says:

“First opened in 2015, has been growing across the United States. We hope to bring the best bubble tea, healthy poke bowl, and tasty ramen to people from all over the world. (more…)

“It has the mail for about a dozen of my neighbors”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Orange for scale”

Thanks to Amanda for sharing last week: “So I got a giant bundle of mail on my doorstep today. It has the mail for about a dozen of my neighbors and I’ve seen several similar packets around Mt. Pleasant. I guess check with your neighbors if you’re missing something?

For the record, I separated all of mine and then delivered it at my neighbors houses”

“Open Streets Event in Ward 8 on Saturday, May 21 Will Kick Off a Series of Citywide Open Streets Events”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that on Saturday, May 21, the District will host an Open Streets event on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE in Ward 8, the first of a series of Open Streets events that will cover all eight wards. On Saturday, June 4, the District will host a second event along 7th Street NW in Wards 2 and 6. (more…)

“What we are objecting to is the size, density and scope of the project”

By Prince Of Petworth


4618 14th Street, NW photo by PoPville

“Dear PoPville,

We are writing in response to the Dance Loft on 14/Heleos press release that was circulated on PoPville on April 11, 2022. We represent a group of 16th St Heights neighbors who are opposed to this development as currently proposed. We’re writing this letter to clarify that our objection to this project has been mischaracterized. We are not objecting to affordable housing. What we are objecting to is the size, density and scope of the project: (more…)

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