1025 F Street, NW photo by Elvert Barnes

Leah passes on from gorgeous mya: “The Zara downtown last day is Jan.27th and everything in the store is basically $10 in every department! As for the thieves they got 3 security guards on each floor”

Business Insider reported:

“The Spanish fast-fashion retailer is planning 30 new store “projects” in the US over the next two years, including new stores, store relocations, and renovations to existing locations Read More

Thanks to J. for sending:

“New vegan cafe (73 Farm) pop up opened in the National Union Building. Offering fresh vegetables, meals, ingredients and mocktails.” Read More

927 F Street, NW previously home to Scotts and Co Co Sala

From an email:

“I am elated to share that Moon Rabbit by Chef Kevin Tien (four-time James Beard Foundation semifinalist, 2023 RAMW Chef of the Year, Food and Wine Best New Chef 2018) will be reopening on Monday, January 15th, 2024 Read More

664 11th Street, NW

Thanks to Chris for sending: “I remember you covering h&m closing on F street and relocating in the Gap space across the street. It is now open!”

Thanks to Dan for sending:

Ollie’s Trolley lights are on, and people inside. They were supposed to close Dec 6. FYI, the online Auction for all their stuff has also been removed.”

MPD reported 9:15pm Monday night: “MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 700 block of F Street, NW.”

“Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll provides an update on the officer-involved shooting in the 700 block of F Street NW.” Read More

975 I Street, NW

Thanks to Fred for passing on from WJLA: “Robbers use fire extinguisher in DC Chanel store heist, security guard fires shots”

From MPD Sunday: “MPD is on the scene of a firearm discharge involving a Special Police Officer in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.

Update: Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy provides an update regarding the discharge of firearm, by a Special Police Officer, during a robbery in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.” Read More

978 I Street, NW

Thanks to TE for sending: Read More

Thanks to Boris for sending last night: “Happening now (1:10AM December 9, 2023) in front of Conrad Hotel, City Center, Downtown DC.” Read More

931 H Street, NW

From Seven Reasons:

“The most notable culinary offering from the new Seven Reasons will be their wait-list only tasting experience, aptly called “SURPRISE,” which takes inspiration from escape rooms. Chef Limardo promises a tasting experience like nothing guests have ever experienced and his most ambitious yet in one of Seven Reasons’s two new private dining rooms – diners might eat their dishes blindfolded or have to solve a puzzle before unlocking their utensils, for example. Reservations for this experience will be released on unannounced dates about a week in advance, and reservations are limited to the first fourteen guests that secure the spots. Read More