3657 Georgia Ave, NW just across the street from the Petworth metro
Thanks to Jes for sending:
“In the spot where Petworth Cafe used to be- shawarma with a side of copyright infringement.
It doesn’t appear to be anywhere close to opening yet, but they painted that awful chartreuse awning brown and put this up in the past few days.”
Ed. Note: A commenter says it’s already open!
via MPD
Ed. Note: Not to belittle the seriousness but the burglar crashing into the cat’s water bowl upon entry is pretty great.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to a Burglary I incident which occurred in the 4900 block of 4th Street, NW, on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at approximately 11:30 AM. The subject was captured by a nearby camera.
DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. (more…)
Starting around 6:30/7am this morning I got a ton of inquiries asking about:
“HELICOPTERS AGAIN AT 13th AND SHEPHERD MORNING EDITION?!?!!”
“there’s a helicopter circling with a search light on 10th Street between Quincy and Spring and around the Raymond Rec Center”
“For the second time in 3 days. This time beginning at 6:30 am. Still going at 7:30”
“I can hear them repeatedly flying over at Sherman and Park. I’ve heard them pass over at least 10 times”
MPD tells me: “it was US Park Police who was in the area executing a search warrant.”
“Dear PoPville,
I caught the city’s towing squad clearing my block of parking offenders. They’re so eager to swoop in on these cars they’re lined up.
I don’t know how many tickets these poor folks had. But forcing someone to pay hundreds to get theirs car out of the towing yard on top of whatever tickets they owe is an F’ed up way to do someone the week before Christmas. (more…)
14th and Quincy Street, NW
From the Red Derby:
“we’ll be hosting our annual Decades of Decadence New Year’s Eve Party — 1970s on the deck … 1990s downstairs …
disco lemonade & other drink specials, awesome tunes, party hats, tiaras, & noise makers … and free champagne toast at midnight (if you’re sitting at a table, the table will get a free bottle of bubbly just before midnight)
no cover
for reservations (parties of 4 or more), please email [email protected] ($10 per person/per seat – non-refundable)
(we also have 2 areas that are perfect for large groups of approx 25 ppl: the back room and the back portion of the deck. if a group books one of these areas, we’ll throw in 3 bottles of bubbly on the house)
this year, we’re also adding a really fun 5 course retro hors d’oeuvres tasting menu which includes a glass of bubbly and a pop of an after dinner liq (gm, bailey’s or amaretto) — we have 2 menus: (more…)
From an email:
“Today is Ten Tiger Parlour’s second Birthday!
To celebrate this little milestone, we’re celebrating this Wednesday with $2 Sapporo and $2 daiquiris, starting at 5 PM.”
This rental is located in the 1300 block Shepherd St. NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1400 / 1br – 420ft2 – AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: 1BR basement apt in Columbia Heights/Petworth (more…)
via google maps
Update: This was a delayed posting on the yahoo listserve it occurred Friday “12/7 at approximately 1:06 pm”
From MPD:
“Today at approximately 1:07 PM MPD responded to the 4600 block of 5th Street, NW for the sound of gunshots.
Once on the scene, several spent casings were recovered from the roadway.
No injuries or property damage have been reported at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 202 727-9099 or text 50411.”
Photo by DC Fire and EMS
Elle reports:
“Could see it all from my bedroom window…glad to see that no one was injured. That pupuseria was a total hidden gem too.”
Updates when we learn more on the status of Pupuseria Maria at 3915 14th Street, NW.
From DC Fire and EMS around 4am:
“Working Fire 3900 block 14th St NW. Fire 1 story commercial building containing several stores. Fire in 1 occupancy at present. Checking for extension. No injuries reported.”
“Update Working Fire 3900 block 14th St NW. Fire 1 story commercial building in 1 store with some extension to adjacent store. Fire knocked down. Hitting hotspots. No injuries reported.”
“Update Working Fire 3900 block 14th St NW. Fire under control. No reports of any injuries. Investigators on scene to determine cause.” (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged on Friday. Aisha writes: “First Ruta, now Hanks”.
Hank’s Cocktail Bar writes:
“Hank’s Cocktail Bar is boxing up shop on December 14th & moving to the 2nd floor of our flagship location, Hank’s Oyster Bar in Dupont Circle. Same great cocktails, same Hank’s hospitality, awesome new space. Stay up to date on social media for our January 2019 reopening date. It’s not goodbye… it’s see you soon!”
Ed. Note: Brief but beloved Ruta Del Vino closed last month on Upshur Street after two years in Petworth.
Hank’s first opened on Upshur Street as Twisted Horn back in January 2016. They changed names to Hank’s Cocktail Bar back in November 2016. Updates when we learn what becomes of the property. A look at the property’s transformation after the jump. (more…)