821 Upshur Street, NW
From a press release:
“Taqueria del Barrio joins with its neighboring restaurants in Petworth to throw the inaugural Petworth Pride fundraiser, a chance for guests of all ages to come together and support the LGBT community during LGBT Pride Month. Upshur Street gathering places Taqueria del Barrio, Hank’s Cocktail Bar, and Petworth Citizen will offer select bites and $5 specialty cocktails on June 18, with $1 from each cocktail sold benefiting LGBT charities. (more…)
This rental is located at 3920 New Hampshire Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1400 / 600ft2 – basement apartment 2 blocks from Petworth metro utilities included
We are looking for a tenant to rent out our 600 sq ft studio basement apartment. Front and back separate entrances, with a full bathroom, kitchen and onsite laundry. (more…)
3702 14th Street, NW
Ed. Note: This strip of 14th is also home to Red Derby, Lyman’s, Mezcalero, Taqueria Habanero as well as Quincy Liquor hoping to add a coffee option, not to mention French’s Cleaners and the bodega.
A reader reports:
“Delicia’s Market on 14th Street recently gutted half of the grocery store. I asked the cashier if they sold the space and what might be going in. She told me the rent was too high and that she needed to downsize. She also mentioned a Cuban restaurant was going in the empty space.
Update:
I spoke to the owner of the new Cuban restaurant coming in next to Delicia’s market. They’re aiming for a September 2017 opening! They are currently building out the roofdeck too!”
STAY TUNED.
From the files of people can be awful vol. 77 – porch thieves. I wish there were a way to track down this plant but that does not seem likely. Saw this sad report on the Petworth listserv yesterday:
“I had a planter stolen off my front porch Sunday morning at 4:11am @ 5th & Randolph. It was a plant that had been in the family for generations that traveled from Mississippi to Texas to Ohio and finally to DC.
I wanted to share the video in case anyone sees the person and warn everyone to safeguard items on the porch.”
From MPD last night:
“Today around 4:40PM two suspects entered the Looking Glass Lounge at 3634 Georgia Avenue, NW. One suspect brandished a handgun and demanded money. There were no injuries reported.
The first suspect was described as a black male, 5’7″, 160 lbs, brown eyes. black hair, medium build, medium skin tone, wearing, black sweatpants, white shoes with purple and black accents, lime green hoodie with pink Nike swoosh.
The second suspect was describes as a black male, 5’7”, early 20’s, black hoodie, blue jeans, black baseball hat, and a black mask.
Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to call 202 727-9099.”
Update: Looking Glass Lounge will be open as normal tonight with trivia starting at 8 – show ’em some love!!
Security camera footage from Looking Glass:
3716 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any word on what’s going on at the Sala Thai in Petworth on Georgia? They’ve been changing it up, hopefully for the better?”
Thanks to Becka Wall for sending the photo above: “Sala Thai on Georgia is rebranding to Pantry — their menus say they’re in transition!”
Stay tuned.
“Dear PoPville,
Daytime theft of landscaping equipment. This happened at 12:55pm on Friday, June 2nd at 16 Grant Circle. Vehicle is a gold Chrysler Pacifica or Chevrolet Equinox. Lookout for a mid 40s male, 70s-esq mustache, white shirt, light jeans and white adidas sneakers. Please contact MPD with case #17-093-330 or [email protected].”
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Shubha J for sending – looks great!
Of course, another reader jokes “it’ll probably be open between 2:15pm and 2:38pm.”
3821 Georgia Ave, NW just north of the Petworth metro
Thanks to Ben for passing on from MRIS:
“REDUCED $200K. One-of-a-kind development opportunity in the best location in Petworth, directly across from Safeway and one block from the Petworth Metro. Potential mixed-use with 20,000+ square feet of buildable by-right.”
