3907 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who sent emails – the placard says:
“New restaurant serving Italian cuisine and Artisan pizza. No entertainment, no dancing and no nude performances. Seating inside premises is 99 and the total occupancy load inside is 120. Summer Garden with seating for 64 patrons and Sidewalk Café with seating for 29 patrons.”
You can read more about the plans for the new Italian restaurant from the owners of El Chucho, Bar Charley etc, Little Coco’s, here.
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Stop work orders have been posted for the 4 unit pop up at 1422 Shepard st. Oddly enough all the neighbors yard signs are gone now… They must think they have won.”
From MPD:
“Shortly after 7pm [Wednesday], units received a call for a man down in the 1400 blk of Perry Place, NW. Upon arrival, an adult male was located suffering from apparent stab wounds. The male was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. This case is being investigated by the Homicide Branch. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Full press release:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide which occurred in the 1400 block of Perry Place, Northwest.
On Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at approximately 6:40 pm, police officers from the Fourth District responded to a call for service in connection to a man down in the 1400 block of Perry Place, Northwest. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from apparent stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent was subsequently transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia where an autopsy will be performed to ascertain the cause and manner of death.
The decedent has been identified as 41-year-old Inoe Javier Salvador, of Gaithersburg, Maryland.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”
Ed. Note: Last week an arrest was made in another stabbing homicide nearby at 14th and Meridian Pl, NW.
From MPD:
“On today’s date, at approximately 1:20am, while walking in the 1300 block of Spring Road, NW, two complainants were approached by a masked suspect brandishing a handgun. The suspect stole a cell phone, wallet and purse from the two complainants and made good his escape. MPD officers responded and initiated tracking the cell phone. As a result, MPD officers were alerted to the location of the stolen phone and following a vehicle pursuit and canvass by police canine, the suspect was located and the stolen property recovered. The suspect was arrested on the scene and a BB handgun, ski mask and other stolen property were seized.
Thanks to the commendable efforts of the MPD members involved a felon was apprehended and stolen property returned to the rightful owner. “
EatsPlace opened in early October across the street from DC Reynolds and Looking Glass Lounge on Georgia Ave. Thanks to those who noted the abrupt departure of one their residents in yesterday’s rant/revel. On Mason Dixie’s facebook page they wrote on Monday:
“As of today, we will be refocusing our business on our brick and mortar – opening early 2015 – and moving on from EatsPlace! It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, but with all the amazing rewards from Mess Hall Launch Pad, we are ramping up for our own full-time location! In the meantime, check us out on Twitter (@masondixiedc) and here to see where we will be on the weekends and find us at The Emporiyum selling retail frozen biscuits and spreads in a few weeks! See you at a weekend pop up soon friends!”
Still in residency is DC Born & Raised serving “elevated soul food” for dinner and weekend brunch.
Also in happier news, I’m digging their new mural:
3907 14th Street, NW
A couple weeks ago we learned the exciting news that the owners of El Chucho and Bar Charley were bringing a new spot to 14th and Randolph St, NW. At that time I wasn’t sure if they were going to be taking over Rib Pit Lounge and the Rib Pit or just one. Turns out they’ll just be taking over Rib Pit Lounge (apparently Rib Pit next door has been leased by someone else.) I spoke with Little Coco’s co-owner Gordon Banks who reveals a lot more awesome info. Starting out with my favorite feature – there will be a roof deck! But more on that in a minute.
Gordon says that he and partner Jackie Greenbaum have been talking about opening up a pizza/Italian restaurant for a long time because they like to work off the strengths of their chefs. And head Chef Adam Harvey knows his dough. [The name Little Coco’s is a play off the Chef’s wife’s last name.] So you can expect some mean wood fired pizzas at Little Coco’s. And in addition to pizza you can expect to find arincinis, lasagna, salads and other daily specials. But make no mistake, Gordon sees the spot as a casual neighborhood pizza place. Well anyone who has visited Bar Charley or El Chucho knows what he means by casual – if I may – pretty freaking cool but no white table cloths. The space is pretty small so I’m looking forward to seeing how they build it out.
Which leads us to that roof deck. It’ll be a three season roof deck just like they have at El Chucho. But also like El Chucho they’ll be very considerate to their neighbors in regards to dampening noise. Though it’s also important to remember that this will be a dining roof deck not a party roof deck. In that regard, one more important element that Gordon emphasized – it will be kid/family friendly. As Gordon lives around the block with a little one, that was something very important to him personally. The way he explained it, Little Coco’s will be a spot where you can take your kids and the parents can also have a nice meal/glass of wine/good beer or cocktail. There won’t be a fancy cocktail list but they will be able to make a proper Manhattan. For those with little ones we know these options are few and far between. But for those who don’t enjoy being around kids – fear not – he envisages the space without kids in a more traditional sense by around 8:30/9pm. If all goes well Little Coco’s is hoping to open this Spring.
3628 Georgia Ave, NW
Full disclosure – I’m one of the judges and can be bribed!
From DC Reynolds:
“Pumpkin carving contest starts at 6pm.
Lee, Blackwood and Graham play at 8pm.
1st place pumpkin wins a $100 Gift Certificate
2nd place pumpkin wins a $50 Gift Certificate
Beers:
Maple Syrup Barrel Aged Heurich’s Lager (SURPRISE)
Fermentation W/O Representation (collab with EPIC)
The Stone of Arbroath Scotch Ale
Corruption IPA
Tradition Golden Ale
Costumes encouraged but not required
THIS IS A FREE MUSIC EVENT!!”
800 block of Upshur St, NW looking west towards Georgia Ave
Just a few storefronts away from Upshur Street Books et al.
One Church for Sale:
One Church for Rent:
827 Upshur Street, NW
Upshur Street Books, “first stand-alone, independent bookstore selling new books to open in in DC in 20 years” grand opening is November 1st! A peek inside:
@kmort322 tweets us last night:
“.@PoPville have you seen this before? Police are running security checks at the Georgia Ave/Petworth metro right now.”
Ed. Note: We last heard about one of these searches back in June.