Harrar Coffee and Roastery recently opened at 2904 Georgia Ave, NW. I’m hoping it’s because of the holidays but it’s been dead empty the last couple times I stopped in. It reminds me a lot of Columbia Heights Coffee on 11th Street, which is to say it is awesome. If you live nearby you should def. check them out.
I’m digging the new mural on the long vacant across from the Pleasant Plains Workshop at 2608 Georgia Ave, NW.
This rental is located at 536 Irving Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Renovated rowhouse. Three bedrooms and bath upstairs. fourth bedroom with full bath on main level. Renovated kitchen, living room & dining room. Stackable washer/dryer Deep backyard and off street parking for one car.”
This 4 bed/2 bath is going for $2,700/Mo.
Photo via PoPville twitter follower @DawnCrothers
From MPD:
A Third District police officer was involved in a police shooting last night [Wed.] which occurred in the 400 block of Kenyon Street, NW, at approximately 11:15 PM.
One suspect has been arrested.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.
Keefer and Georgia Ave, NW
On Saturday the Tibet Shop opened at the corner of Keefer and Georgia Ave, NW. This is from the same folks who have a shop in Adams Morgan. The owner is super nice – if you live in the neighborhood – stop in and say hi.
2904 Georgia Ave, NW
The long awaited Harrar Coffee and Roastery has opened at 2904 Georgia Ave, NW between Harvard and Columbia. I stopped in on Sat. [they opened Sunday] and while some finishing touches were ongoing I was able to take a few photos. A great transformation of this former bodega. There is a narrow entry that leads to the coffee bar. Towards the back there is a small seating section for about 6-10. And of course there is roasting on scene and you can buy bags to go. I’m eager to head back to get a taste. Def. a great addition to the neighborhood.
More photos after the jump. (more…)
2301 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington Business Journal’s Michael Neibauer shares news of a permit for a FroZenYo set to come to the 2300 block of Georgia Ave. This is the block with a Potbelly’s at the corner. I stopped by over the weekend and work had already begun on the Fuel Pizza also coming to the block.
Photo by PoPville flickr user schmiddi
From MPD:
The Metropolitan Police Department wishes to inform the public and members of the media about several planned events that will affect traffic around the city this weekend and during the week. There are many street closures associated with these events.
Howard University Homecoming Parade
This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 2012. The following streets will be closed beginning at 9:30 am and should reopen by 1:00 pm:
North on 6th Street to Fairmont Street, NW
West on Fairmont Street to Georgia Avenue, NW
South on Georgia Avenue to Florida Avenue, NW
Southeast on Florida Avenue to 5th Street, NW
North on 5th Street to T Street, NW
East on T Street to Anna Cooper Circle, NW
Southeast around the circle to 3rd Street, NW
North on 3rd Street to Elm Street, NW
East on Elm Street to 2nd Street, NW
North on 2nd Street to Bryant Street, NW
West on Bryant Street to 4th Street, NW
North on 4th Street to the Valley (where parade will disband)28th Annual Army Miler
This event is scheduled for Sunday, October 21, 2012. The proceeding streets will be intermittently closed along the race route beginning approximately at 7:30 am and should reopen by 12:00 pm.
The race route is to originate along Washington Boulevard (Route 27) in Arlington, Virginia and progress across the Arlington Memorial Bridge into the District of Columbia. Once in the District of Columbia, runners are to take the following route, prior to its conclusion in Arlington, Virginia:
Crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge around Lincoln Circle to Henry Bacon Drive
East on Constitution Avenue, NW
North on 19th Street, NW
West on Virginia Avenue, NW
South on Rock Creek Parkway, NW to Ohio Drive, SW
East on Independence Avenue, SW (runners will take the Westbound side)
Northeast on Maryland Ave SW
South on 1st Street, NW (crossing Peace Circle and Garfield Circle)
West on Independence Avenue, SW (runners will stay on the left side)
South on 14th Street, NW to Interstate 395
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2301 Georgia Ave, NW
Washington Business Journal says Fuel should open in Spring 2013:
“Fuel will occupy about 2,300 square feet at 2301 Georgia Ave. NW, next door to a new Potbelly’s location. It will be the third Fuel spot, following its other D.C. restaurants at 1606 K St. NW and 600 F St. NW.”
2904 Georgia Ave, NW
Back in Feb. 2012 we first learned of plans for Harrar Coffee & Roastery. For a while it looked like plans had been abandoned but I finally ran into the owner last weekend who said they will be opening in mid-October. He underestimated how long it would take to get the proper permits, but things are back on track now.
Some may have also noticed work going on next door in the adjoining space – in less exciting news – that space will become a cell phone store.