2100 Vermont Ave, NW at V Street
Thanks to Rich for sending “this awesome new addition to their overhang!”
You gotta go big when you have “life-size connect four”.
Shaw
1924 8th Street, NW
Oooh here’s some tasty scuttlebutt:
“Union Kitchen grocery will be taking over the closed Glen’s Garden Market as early as late summer/Fall.”
Ed. Note: I give this scuttlebutt an 85% accuracy rating. STAY TUNED.
Union Kitchen Grocery on a tear!! Their original Capitol Hill location is located at 538 3rd Street, NE. Their second location is located at the Convention Center in Shaw and their are plans for another location for Franklin Square.
From La Jambe:
“Get your swimsuit and beach attire ready, as La Jambe is about to transport you to the south of France for a 3 week pop up event. La Jambe will be transformed into the French Riviera, with regionally-inspired drinks and dishes. (more…)
Rowhouse Revival writes:
“anyone know who is in charge of the building beside the Passenger? Workers tore their roof off a week and a half ago and didn’t cover it – it has been raining directly into the building for days…”
Ed. Note: This is the space that was originally slated to become Yard & Toast and then District Vape & Glass Gallery.
This is the 1230 Restaurant & Champagne Lounge that opened back in December of 2017. At that time:
“1230 Restaurant and Champagne Lounge, a riveting food menu with a social sophisticated lounge concept. The cuisine takes its cue from contemporary French American recipes that are sure to delight and excite your appetite.”
You can see their current menus here.
1230 9th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to alert you to gunshots fired that took place at lunch time Friday right in front of the Shaw playground at 7th and P St. You can see the yellow markers showing each shell casing. A total of 6 shots were fired. When I drove by and asked the police what happened all they said was “destruction of property.” I was so disappointed by this response that I walked back demanding to speak with the office in charge. Only when I pushed did they admit it shots were fired right in front of the playground. The even more concerning thing was that they seemed to be cleaning the scene up quickly so it was as if nothing happened. A few minutes later all police presence was gone.”
“A Vegas Wedding for Charity at the Hot Dog House of Matrimony THURSDAY, JUNE 21st 2018
Ivy and Coney, located at 1537 7th St NW and DC’s #1 Underground Engagement Ring Reseller for five years running, is proud to present it’s latest creation, Vegas Wedding at the Hot Dog House of Matrimony. In a year where the world has turned its attention to nuptials across the pond, we are here to remind people of America’s greatest contribution to marriage, being wed on the fly with no regard for any sort of commitment or future together. Nothing shows our freedom and frivolity more than by getting married to that stranger you met at the casino four hours ago with a ceremony overseen by Elvis as your closest slot machine friends cry and hoot and holler. And we will not stand for this English aggression on our limited attention spans. This most splendid of occasions will start on May 19th (there’s nothing happening that day, right?) and conclude on June 21st with an all out debaucherous final “reception” for charity.
While Megan and Harry tie the knot in front of a crowd of dignitaries and heads of state, you can get married* FOR FREE in front of a crowd of tipsy strangers. That’s right, for free! We will pay for your DC marriage license, provide a licensed officiant, toast your vows with Malort, and chauffeur you through Shaw in our customized somehow-still-running 1977 El Camino.** Who needs a horse-drawn carriage when you can have 4,000 lbs of American steel pull you down 7th street in style? (more…)
1020 7th Street, NW courtesy Fix Bar/Morris American Bar
From a press release:
“To kick-off patio season, Morris American Bar is excited to announce its casual outdoor companion will open on Tuesday, May 15th with an enticing selection of fix-style cocktails. Aptly named Fix Bar, the menu’s fix drinks – which came into popularity in the 19th century – may be likened to boozy (read: deliciously grown-up) snowcones. These non-traditional sour cocktails are always served over crushed ice and feature a base spirit, citric acid, and sweetener (e.g., sugar, honey, liqueur) – making them a quintessential outdoor libation.
Fix Bar’s casual and dog-friendly patio is a departure from Morris’ sophisticated and dreamy interior. Master barman David Strauss – who honed his meticulous affinity for service and technique while training under the late Sasha Petraske (Milk & Honey, Dutch Kills, Varnish) – brings a playful and lighthearted approach to cocktailing at Fix Bar, boozy snowcones and all. Guests seeking to relax and unwind will find Fix Bar is an everyday oasis with minimal restrictions.
Fix Bar has capacity for 60 guests and is walk-in only.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user DCbmyers
“Dear PoPville,
I’m among the many Royal Wedding enthusiasts in DC excited to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming wedding. I’m even hosting my own viewing party. After hearing about Pop-Up Bar DC’s Royal Pop-Up and seeing local media coverage of their drink specials and other themed items, I was looking forward to stopping by this week. That is, until I read the drink menu and saw the “When Harry Met Megan” cocktail consisting of Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Ginger, Banana, and Lemon —https://popupbardc.com/menu/.
I am at a loss for words on my feelings about the racial overtones of the ingredients in this drink. I have showed the menu to several people of different racial backgrounds and the reaction is the same–complete disgust and disbelief that an establishment in DC could be so blatantly racist and hateful. (more…)
This rental is located at S and New Jersey Ave, NW. The Craiglist ad says:
“$2725 / 2br – 740ft2 – Shaw Showplace
FUNDAMENTALS: Top floor of charming, renovated Victorian, with generous bay window, red oak floors, claw-foot bathtub, chef’s kitchen, with quartz counter-tops, stainless appliances and breakfast bar. Two sunny BRs (medium-sized).
OUTDOORS: Roof deck with panoramic views of DC and back porch for BBQs.
PARKING: Off-street ($175 extra).
LOCATION: (more…)