1227 11th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for El Sol says:
“Request to expand premises to the second floor, adding 32 additional seats. Total Occupancy Load of the premises will increase from 30 to 62.”
El Sol opened in the former El Sauce space back in 2015. For a hot second the upstairs was slated to be home to Phonation.
1909 9th Street, NW
On Monday we broke the news of the legendary Etete closing at 1942 9th Street, NW just south of U Street but don’t take that as an indication that little Ethiopia is no more. A liquor license just posted at 1909 9th Street, NW down the street says:
“New Tavern offering quick-service Ethiopian foods. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment. Total Occupancy Load of 125 with seating for 125.”
Last Dance at Town from Ben Carver on Vimeo.
From Benjamin Carver:
“Town danceboutique closed its doors after 10 years as a hub for the Washington DC LGBT community. More than a place to dance, it was a social and event space for expansive community interests, a refuge where gay people embraced and developed their identities and a laboratory for creative expression. It is where we came out, had our first kiss, lamented our heartbreaks, celebrated our successes, and felt less alone, all under the disco ball. (more…)
1316 9th Street, NW (formerly Thally)
From a press release:
“The Feast day of San Lorenzo – typically celebrated on August 10 – is a grand celebration of food and wine in Florence, Italy, and quite frankly… a great reason for all of Italy to throw a party!
As we stated upon opening, San Lorenzo Ristorante + Bar is named after Chef Massimo Fabbri’s favorite neighborhood in Florence – Borgo San Lorenzo, as well as his 4 year old son, who in turn is named for San (or Saint) Lorenzo, the patron saint of chefs. The martyr took on this mantle when, as he was burning to death on a grill as punishment for disobeying orders and giving away the treasures of the church to the poor, he joked, “Turn me over, I’m done on this side!”
So… Massimo has decided to continue the tradition and will throw his First Annual FESTA DI SAN LORENZO on Sunday, August 12th with a special Celebratory Three Course $55 Prix-Fixe Menu.
Reservations can be made here.
FESTA DI SAN LORENZO MENU (more…)
One reader reported:
“Woke up to gun shots at 3:15 am. They had the whole 900 block of T St NW and intersection closed off.”
Another reported:
“Multiple gunshots ( felt like 5+to me by the time I woke up l) at 3-00 -3:30 ish this morning at 9th and T Nw. The intersection was blocked off with crime tape and lots of police resources deployed. Really curious what happened…in the past two months It feels like we’ve seen so much activity in this area.”
Updates when/if more is known.
A reader sends this painful sight from 5th and P Street, NW. “All four wheels gone.”
11th and U Street, NW
I also like the new Jackie Lee’s on Kennedy Street. Having said all that, I understand as a District of over 700,000 folks there will be varied tastes. As such, whatever floats your boats my friends, whatever floats your boats. Truly! Without further ado from a press release:
“Drink Company pays homage to ‘Rick and Morty’ with new Wubba Lubba Dub PUB launching August 9
HOURS: Sunday through Thursday, 5pm to 12:30am; Friday and Saturday, 5pm to 1:30am.
LOCATION: 1839 7th Street NW
DETAILS: Wubba Lubba Dub PUB will be open August 9 through October 6. Guests must be 21 or over to visit. Cocktails are priced at Six and a half Brapples ($12) to $14 each.
“Pickle Rick Back” (Karlin Villondo Photography)
The team that brought you Game of Thrones PUB last summer is going multi-dimensional with an homage to another TV favorite: Rick and Morty. Drink Company’s Wubba Lubba Dub PUB (1839 7th Street NW) features a fully immersive experience across all three adjacent Drink Company bars and will run Thursday, August 9 through Saturday, October 6. (more…)
This rental is located at 6th and Q Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2960 / 2br – 1000ft2 – Wondrous Shaw 2br 2 bath
Greetings!
Available as soon as August 4th or as late as August 15th is this beautiful First floor of a Shaw rowhome. It was formerly a store front and is now a spacious 2 bedroom. Has a shared garden (tomatoes, peaches, plums, apples, pears, cucumbers, kale, lettuce, etc) and outdoor patio and space. Lots of natural light, washer/dryer, modern kitchen and appliances, and central air/heat. (more…)
via google maps
MPD reports around 8:30pm:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting at 7th Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Motorist and pedestrians in the area can expect road closures.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
