1924 8th Street, NW

The Shay giveth and The Shay taketh away, oy vey.

Glen’s Shaw location opened back in December 2015. Thanks to all who passed on the email from Glen’s:

“Five years ago next month, we opened Glen’s Garden Market with a specific mission: to serve Good Food from Close By and grow relationships with folks who share our commitment to sustainability. In that time, we have amplified the impact of local farmers, ranchers and producers – giving 79 entrepreneurs their very first chance to sell their products on our shelves. We’ve created a gathering spot for those who live and work near the store, and we’ve made many friends in the process.

But we’re capable of so much more. (more…)



The Shay, 1924 8th Street, NW is in the far left corner

Ed. Note: This will be in the Argent space which was previously a Kit and Ace.

From a press release:

“The team behind Duke’s Grocery and Duke’s Counter signed a lease to open the District’s first traditional Korean Barbeque restaurant in the Shaw neighborhood at 1924 8th Street NW. This will be the first Korean restaurant in Washington where food is cooked on an open-air grill embedded in each dining table. The name of the new location is pending; design and planning are underway. (more…)


This rental is located in Shaw. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1975 / 1br – 1000ft2 – Beautiful, well-lit 1 bedroom english basement apartment in Shaw

Beautiful, well-lit, recently renovated 1 bedroom apartment in Shaw. It is a basement apartment, but with large front windows that let in lots of light, and at least 8 foot ceilings throughout. (more…)



624 T Street, NW

From Right Proper:

“The cheese mongers at Right Proper Brewing Company Shaw Brewpub are taking their eclectic cheeses and creating twists on the classic sandwich for the month of April. The pop-up will run Tuesdays through Thursdays in April, 12pm – 3pm, to provide a quick lunch option in the Shaw neighborhood. At least two savory combinations and one sweet combination will be available, with selections rotating throughout the month. (more…)


Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 405 O St NW #2
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Old City #2
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Parking: Street Ownership: Condo Monthly fee: $284.94
Living Square Footage per Listing: 1690 square feet
Original List Price: $849,900. List Price at Contract: $849,900.
List Date: 1/19/2018 Days on Market: 5
Settled Sales Price: $885,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settled Price per Square Foot: $524.
Settlement Date: 2/28/2018
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

Last week, GDoN-R reported on the sale of a duplex condo in Columbia Heights/Park View that settled with a $503. price per square foot. The subject property of this post is also an upper duplex condo in NW DC, located further south and east (in Shaw near the O Street Market Development) in relation to last week’s, and sold at $524. per square foot. While it might not seem like much of a difference, that extra $20. or so per square foot can mean a few tens of thousands of dollars to the Seller. (more…)



“Sound, stirred by tension and vibration outside of the bowl.” Photo by Farrah Skeiky.

From a press release:

“Drawing from four concepts that hold both literal and abstract values, Columbia Room’s four course Spring Tasting Room Menu Spectrum offers an interpretation of sound, color, flavor, and time through drink and food. Launching March 13th, guests will be able to experience these concepts brought to life by the Spirited Award-winning team. This menu continues the Columbia Room tradition of challenging guests’ perceptions and expectations about what a cocktail should be.

Spectrum Sound Cocktail Video

CR Spectrum Menu (PDF)

“What really drew me to the idea of ‘spectrum’ as a menu was the thrill and the challenge of conveying complex ideas like cymatics [sound vibrations] and the color spectrum through our drinks and dishes, in an understated way,” says JP Fetherston, Beverage Director. “We never intend for a theme to overshadow the cocktail or the dish, but the context it lends can elevate even the simplest of preparations.” (more…)



1st and O Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Since moving to Shaw at the end of last year, I’ve loved having access to the Dunbar High School track on weekends for my runs. However, the past couple times I’ve tried to access the track (mid morning on Saturdays), most recently yesterday, the turnstile on O Street has been locked. Any idea if this is just an oversight, a change in hours, or a change in policy?”

Ed. Note: We’ve spoken about the Dunbar Pool here.



1905 9th Street, NW

From a press release:

“GRAND OPENING weekend

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 16th – 18th

From the owners of TAKODA Restaurant & Beer Garden

CORTEZ is a Baja, Mexico-inspired restaurant and rooftop tequila bar located in the heart of the vibrant Shaw and U Street neighborhoods. Our name is derived from the Sea of Cortez, the body of water separating the Baja California Peninsula from mainland Mexico. Our passion is to deliver the spectacular sights, sounds and tastes of Baja to our beloved corner of D.C. (more…)


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