
1520 U Street, NW
Licht Cafe’s IG says:
“Hip LGBTQ+ cafe and bar in vibrant Washington DC. Now open!!!! Mon-Thurs 4p to 11p, Fri 4p to 1a, Sat 11a to 1a, Sun 11a to 11p. Cheers!”
Have a look inside: (more…)

1520 U Street, NW
Licht Cafe’s IG says:
“Hip LGBTQ+ cafe and bar in vibrant Washington DC. Now open!!!! Mon-Thurs 4p to 11p, Fri 4p to 1a, Sat 11a to 1a, Sun 11a to 11p. Cheers!”
Have a look inside: (more…)

1255 Union Street, NE photo by Jenn Verrier Photography
From a press release:
“Carr Properties, a leading owner, operator, developer, and acquiror of high-quality commercial properties in the Washington, D.C., Boston and Austin markets, announced today four new leases at its Signal House development in the Union Market District of Washington, D.C. The leases, which total approximately 135,000 square feet and include three office customers, TikTok, NeighborWorks and Industrious, and one retail customer, STARR Restaurant Group, bring the project to nearly 60% leased.
TikTok will occupy the second and third floors, as well as a portion of the ground floor of the building. NeighborWorks will occupy the fifth and sixth floors. Industrious will operate their flexible office concept on the seventh floor.
STARR Restaurant Group (STARR) will occupy the entire south bay, ground floor retail space, which opens to a spacious patio alongside Morse Street. STARR anticipates opening in the first quarter of 2023. STARR is revered and highly rewarded for its visionary and creative multi-concept restaurants, located in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Florida, and Paris. Stephen Starr, the owner, has solidified a name for himself in the District with restaurants Le Diplomat on 14th Street and St. Anselm, also located in the Union Market District. (more…)

Pretty much exactly how I remember the front bar after one too many one dollar Thursday nights. The front bar anyway… (more…)

From Busboys and Poets yesterday:
“For the health & safety of our Tribe and the community, Busboys and Poets has implemented a proof of vaccination requirement for patrons at all of our locations in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Masks must also be worn at all times inside of Busboys and Poets when not actively eating or drinking. (more…)

This rental is located in Truxton Circle/Bloomingdale. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,250 / 2br – $1,250 1 Bed in 2 Bed Row Home (more…)

Thanks to Nina for sending: “This was not there when I came home last night around 10pm” (more…)

Thanks to Charlotte for sending this cool perspective taken around 12:30pm.

828 Upshur Street, NW the old Himitsu space
Thanks to bp for sending word that: “Magpie and the Tiger now OPEN for Takeout — offering Hot Lola’s fried chicken”
From Magpie and the Tiger:
“We are now OPEN for Takeout. (more…)

920 Blagden Alley, NW
Thanks to CD for sending the news about Causa from Blagden Alley. Causa will be a “Peruvian fine dining destination exploring flavors of Peruvian coastal + Andes cuisine. One of America’s largest Pisco collections. Coming to Blagden Alley January 2022.”
STAY TUNED.

next to 1290 Alabama Ave, SE rendering via WMATA
From WMATA:
“Metro joined with minority-owned Standard Real Estate Investments, Trammell Crow Company, and non-profit affordable housing developer National Housing Trust, to announce a transit-oriented development made possible through the sale of Metro’s vacant land adjacent to Congress Heights Metro Station. (more…)