1630 7th Street, NW photo by Mr.TinMD
I cannot tell you how old this makes me feel, having chronicled the construction/opening of this building back in 2010…
From the DC Public Library:
“The Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library will be closed for renovation starting Monday, May 18. The last day of service will be Sunday, May 17. (more…)
“The DC location address is: 1101 Rhode Island Ave, NW”
From a press release:
“Puppies and Pilates, a premium, instructor-led fitness concept that pairs a full Pilates workout with the uplifting presence of puppies, will officially launch on April 11, 2026 across select locations in Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, West Springfield, VA, and Annapolis, MD. (more…)
2108 8th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Mélange, Chef Elias Taddesse’s celebrated restaurant in Shaw, today announced a new partnership with Lou Bernard, Beverage Director of Michelin-starred Mita, to lead and reimagine the restaurant’s bar and service program. The collaboration marks a bold new chapter for Mélange, uniting culinary identity with a dynamic, culture-forward beverage experience.
For Bernard, the partnership is as much a homecoming as it is a new endeavor. The Mélange space was formerly home to Roy Boys, where Bernard helped open the concept in 2019 and went on to lead operations through more than four years of growth and evolution. (more…)
1620 7th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending the scoop on the new Thai restaurant coming to Shaw – Rhode Zaap Thai (just of Rhode Island up the block from Dacha and Laotian restaurant Baan Mae.) (more…)
7th and Q Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Tough morning in Shaw –
Metro driver told me that a car ran a red light and collided with another and the driver swerved to avoid and ran into ambar. Driver is injured and at the hospital along with a passenger who went through a window… horrible. Thank god it was 7 am or there would be a lot of dead or gravely injured people.”
photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported starting at 7:23am: (more…)
1314 9th Street, NW rear
Sundevich opened up here in Shaw back in 2011.
Thanks to Kristin for sending this super sad sight yesterday:
“Last Christmas tree on the last day of Sundevich Shaw 😞” (more…)
11th and O Street, NW back in 2010 from the PoPville archives
When I try to explain what certain street looks were like, it’s simply not possible to properly convey what once was. But this gives a taste. What a transformation at 11th and O Street, NW. While I was getting photos of the new Haitian spot coming this summer, this corner totally jumped out at me. I happened to pass a photo from our archives recently and it staggered me.
Here’s how the corner looks today: (more…)
1416 11th Street, NW
From a press release:
“This summer, Itiyah, at an intimate 20-seats, will open in Washington, D.C. as one of the city’s only restaurants focused exclusively on Haitian fine dining.
Situated in Shaw, Itiyah pays homage to Haiti’s ancestral roots through a multi-course tasting menu driven by the seasons.
Chef Sebastien Salomon’s culinary ethos is rooted in early memories of his grandmother’s kitchen, where dishes were passed down through observation and memory rather than written recipes. A private chef for foreign leaders and prominent families in Haiti, his grandmother shaped Salomon’s understanding of food’s emotional core, propelling him to bring their homeland’s cuisine to new audiences.
Distinct Afro-Taíno influences that unify the Haitian people are woven throughout the multi-course tasting menu, from the symbolic use of corn native to Taíno cuisine to thoughtful reinterpretations of breadfruit, a once-marginalized staple of survival now reclaimed and transformed into elegant purées, composed desserts, and ice creams. (more…)
1314 9th Street, NW rear
ICYMI: The building that fronted 9th Street was home to the legendary A&D Bar which closed back in February 2017.
Tony wraps it up with the only words possible: “What can I say …”
OH THERE WAS A TIME…
Sundevich opened up in July ’11 in the alley off 9th Street behind 1314 9th St, NW. Sundevich opened their Capitol Hill location on January 1st, 2021. It appears that one will remain open. You can see their legendary menu here.
The lease listing for Sundevich’s Shaw space says:
“945sf one-story brick, flat-roofed box in Shaw’s Blagden Alley/Naylor Court Historic District. Was built as a garage, then was The Dog Wash for 10 years, finally was the original Sundevich, and has been so for the last 15 years. Current tenant is a renowned sandwich shop who has informed us he will vacate the space 3/31/26. (more…)
1921 8th Street, NW
Thanks to Thom for sending the tip: ” The Cava in Shaw is closing on Friday. Another business down in the Shay! Heard it directly from the employees. They were sharing it to all customers. Letting everyone know.”
Ed. Note: I also called and confirmed Friday is their last day in Shaw. Cava opened here back in December 2016. (more…)