Shaw

“I nominate these two buildings on the 2100 block of Georgia Avenue, NW for the Horse’s Ass award”

By Prince Of Petworth

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(The image looks northeast from the intersection of 8th and V Streets, NW.)

“Dear PoPville,

I nominate these two buildings on the 2100 block of Georgia Avenue, NW for the Horse’s Ass award. These derelict properties are on the site of the once planned Howard Town Center. The development, proposed years ago, received an $11 million tax break in 2012 (over the objection of DC’s CFO) before being canceled in 2013 after a falling out between Howard University (the property owner) and Cohen Siegal Investors (the developer).
The two parties locked in a legal dispute ever since. The most recent news available (June 2015) is that the DC Court of Appeals overturned an earlier ruling and sent the matter back to a lower court.

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Double Shooting in Shaw; Shooting in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

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via google maps

From MPD:

“The Third district is currently on the scene of a double shooting in the 600 block of N Street Northwest.

Motorists can expect road closures in this area while we investigate.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should please call 202-727-9099.”

Corey tweeted us around 10pm:

“9 Gunshots in Shaw. Took >5 mins on hold for 911 dispatcher to take my call.”

MPD originally tweeted the location as: “1300 blk of 7th Street, NW”.

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 600 block of N Street, Northwest on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

At approximately 10:04 pm, members of the Third District responded to a call for a shooting. Upon arrival on the scene, members located two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to area hospitals, where the first victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The second victim was admitted in stable condition.

The decedent has been identified as 19-year-old Derryk Johnson, of Northwest, DC.”

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via google maps

From DC Alerts around 10:15pm:

“Shooting at 2215 hrs in the 900 block of Crittenden Street NW. No lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”

Shubha tweeted us:

“shots on 900 b/o Crittenden. 2nd time in 6 weeks. Cops looking for casings all, ambulance here as well, loading someone up. Scary“

Halfsmoke Hiring – Opening this Month – Check out the Menu and Spectacular Renderings!

By Prince Of Petworth

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Halfsmoke’s website says:

“CHANGING “FAST” FOOD IN AMERICA

The most versatile and flavorful American staple is long overdue for a makeover.

HALFSMOKE is the first fast casual restaurant to upgrade how we eat sausages.

What used to be a guilty pleasure is now a gourmet treat.
OPENING IN WASHINGTON,DC
AUGUST 2016″

Check out their menu here.

Update: Well this is something – thanks to Jane for pointing out:

“Did anyone else catch this from the menu page (scroll almost all the way down): “Wine and bubbly will help us attract more female patrons and reinforce the perception of quality food.” OK, then.”

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7th/Georgia and Florida Ave, NW

Check out some spectacular renderings after the jump. (more…)

“somebody tried to steal/walk off with our dog in front of compass coffee at 8th and T, NW. Warn folks please.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

After our walk this morning [Sunday], my dog, Dax, and I stopped by Compass Coffee on 8th Street. I tied her up to one of the steel beams attached to the building to the left of the door. I had finished ordering coffee when one of the staff members pointed and asked if that was my dog. A man had untied her and was walking away with her towards T St. I ran out of the door and caught up with them. We struggled for the leash for a second and I pushed him to the ground. He got up and ran off. Dax is a bit of a nervous dog so I stopped to check her out and try to calm her down. He had removed her gentle leader and had wrapped it around her neck. Other than that and being scared, she was fine. I walked back into Compass and grabbed my coffee, talked with a few people about what happened, and then went home. It was a bit of a crazy morning, but, luckily, it all ended okay.”

Dacha Hoping to Stay Open Later (Inside)

By Prince Of Petworth

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7th and Q Street, NW

Update from Dacha:

“We are required to apply for change of hours for the license, but that does not mean the hours for the outside component of our operations will change.

The indoor component, which had no hours of operations previously, gets customary hours that we agreed upon in the last neighborhood agreement. The outdoor component – sidewalk cafe – will have exactly the same hours as it has now. This will be stipulated in the license when it is issued. It would be impractical (if not impossible) for us to apply for change of hours for the outdoor component because that would violate our agreement with the neighborhood.”

From a liquor license application change for Dacha Beer Garden:

“Applicant requests a Change of Hours of operation and alcoholic beverage sales and consumption.

CURRENT HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday through Thursday 7:00 am- 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 7:00 am –11:59 pm

CURRENT HOURS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES/SERVICE/CONSUMPTION
Sunday through Thursday 8:00 am- 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 8:00 am –11:59 pm

CURRENT HOURS OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Sunday through Thursday 6:00 pm- 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm –11:59 pm

PROPOSED HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday through Thursday 7:00 am- 2:00 am, Friday and Saturday 7:00 am –3:00 am

PROPOSED HOURS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES/SERVICE/CONSUMPTION
Sunday through Thursday 8:00 am- 2:00 am, Friday and Saturday 8:00 am –3:00 am”

Double Shooting near Shaw Skate Park; Shots Fired at 9th and T St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD around 2:30am:

“The Third District is currently on the scene of a double shooting near the skate park at 11th and Q Streets NW. 2 adult males have been transported to area hospitals for treatment.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

And

“On 7/25/16, at approximately 0300 AM, officers heard gunshots in the area of 9th & T St., NW. Shell casings were recovered. At this time, no persons were injured and no property was damaged.”

“We will be tapping a rare keg of Great Lakes Christmas Ale that we’ve been saving for this special occasion!” at TAKODA

By Prince Of Petworth

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715 Florida Ave, NW

From an email:

“Join TAKODA this Monday, July 25th, for our Christmas in July Celebration – Featuring Great Lakes Christmas Ale!

We will be tapping a rare keg of Great Lakes Christmas Ale that we’ve been saving for this special occasion! Rated one of the best (if not THE best) Christmas Beer in the country, it’s a local TAKODA favorite as well. Hurry in – we’ve got just one keg and it won’t last long!

Chef Damian Brown will also be featuring small plates and entrees aimed at bringing back that Christmas spirit. We can’t wait for you to see what he’s cooking up! We strongly suggest that you make a reservation for this event ASAP (doors open at 5pm).”

Bucketfeet Now Open in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Joy Asico (www.asicophoto.com)
“Bucketfeet D.C. is located at 1924 8th Street NW and features a custom mural by local artists MasPaz.” Photo by Joy Asico

From a press release:

“Chicago-based footwear brand, Bucketfeet officially opens its first Washington, D.C. retail studio in the city’s vibrant Shaw neighborhood (1924 8th Street NW). The 914-square foot space, designed and conceptualized by New York-based firm M Crown, sells the brand’s signature slip-on and lace-up sneakers, which feature exclusive, limited-run prints and motifs designed by a global network of over 40,000 artists from more than 120 countries. The new D.C. retail studio also features a custom graphic mural by local artist and community muralist MasPaz. In addition to its new D.C. location, Bucketfeet also has two retail studios in Chicago and has been sold in more than 15 countries.


“Bucketfeet’s mission is to create a brighter world by sparking conversations that bring people together.” hoto by Joy Asico

Through its responsive commerce business model, Bucketfeet — with shoes ranging in price from $62 to $148 for men, women and children — gives artists the opportunity to receive royalties for their accepted shoe designs, which are manufactured exclusively for Bucketfeet. There’s a different artist and a different story behind every shoe, bolstering Bucketfeet’s mission to create a brighter world by sparking conversations that bring people together, create mutual respect, foster shared understanding and, thus, build a better world. (more…)

Tasty Burger opens in Shaw this Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“Tasty Burger, the beloved East Coast burger restaurant founded by three chef friends in 2010, opens its first District location in the historic Shaw neighborhood on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM. The classic burger restaurant will be open daily with counter & bar service, free foosball, digital jukebox, takeout window, full bar with indoor & outdoor seating, and late night hours.

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2108 8th Street, NW

Named one of the best burgers in America by The Daily Meal and Business Insider, Tasty Burger sets itself apart from the burger pack by using all-natural, hormone- and antibiotic-free beef with fresh ingredients; not to mention the 15+ condiments available at every table, including Tasty’s very own homemade Spicy Ketchup. Tasty’s signature burger, The Big Tasty, is a 1/3-lb burger on a local bun from Gold Crust Baking Company out of Landover, MD, topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and Tasty sauce. Other burger highlights include Spicy Jalapeno, Chili Cheese, Gorgonzola, Rise ‘n Shine (topped with an egg), and the BBQ Onion. Hot Dogs, Salads, Chicken Nuggets, and Sandwiches like the Chicky Chicky Parm Parm (crispy chicken & tomato sauce topped with fried mozzarella and melted mozzarella) round out the menu with sides like Fries, Onion Rings, and Tater Tots. (For the full menu, see http://www.tastyburger.com/washington-dc.)

The first location to offer a full bar, Tasty Burger Shaw’s cocktail, beer & wine selection reflects local offerings with microbrews from Atlas Brew Works, DC Brau, and Duckpin, as well as the Raspberry Gin Rickey cocktail, an updated boozy version of Tasty’s classic Homemade Raspberry Lime Rickey that pays homage to the gin rickey’s D.C. roots. Additional beverage options include the Tasty Bloody Mary (made with neighboring D.C. local business Bazaar Spices’ spice blend and Smoked Bacon Chipotle Salt rim), a Pickle Back (shot of whiskey & Tasty’s pickle juice) and the Shift Drink (Narragansett and a shot of Fernet Vittone), as well as adult milk shakes like the Grasshopper, the Monk (Melleti & green chartreuse), White Russian, Strawberry Daiquiri, and Pina Colada. (more…)

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