Shaw

SOST: “Three Ethiopian-Eritrean siblings reimagine a former community center as a vibrant three-story social hub in Shaw, blending hospitality and heritage to create an immersive destination where culture meets community”

By Prince Of Petworth


1901 9th Street, NW courtesy SOST

From a press release:

“SOST, meaning “three” in Amharic language, is set to debut at 1901 9th St NW on Friday, December 13, in the heart of D.C.’s historic Shaw neighborhood. This three-story cultural destination delivers an unparalleled immersive experience integrating dining, music, and community in celebration of the Black diaspora. What once stood as an Ethiopian community center now features a hybrid café/wine bar, a restaurant with a rooftop lounge, and a secret subterranean space for auditory discovery and craft cocktails. (more…)

Ivy and Coney’s Annual Hanukkah Bar Pop-Up, “Chai-vy & Cohen-y”, Returns Today!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From the fine folks at Ivy & Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):

“Oy vey, it’s that time of year again! Ivy and Coney, DC’s premier bar for arguing the merits of Pastrami vs. Corned Beef, is thrilled to announce the return of its most important event of the year, “Chai-vy & Cohen-y.” What started as a joke (and let’s be honest, still kind of is) is back to bring holiday cheer (and maybe a little indigestion) to the masses. (more…)

“Corduroy and Baby Wale closed this past July…Corduroy’s Pop Up Bottle Shop is open this week selling spirits and wine and IPA’s at great prices.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1124 9th Street, NW

From an email:

“I closed Corduroy and Baby Wale this past July to be able to have a little more free time. Over 24 years my wine cellar grew and grew. I have way more wine and spirits than I can or want to drink. Corduroy’s Pop Up Bottle Shop is open this week (more…)

“Saturday night, near the north entrance of the Shaw Metro…someone pulled out a gun and shot it in the air”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Ted Eytan

“Dear PoPville,

I’d like to give a shout out to the DC Police Department (in Shaw). On Saturday night, near the north entrance of the Shaw Metro station, about 20 feet from me, someone pulled out a gun and shot it in the air. The group of three individuals then ran away. The police arrived on the scene within one minute of the incident. (more…)

Street Closures/Parking Restrictions for Howard University Homecoming Celebration

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Miki Jourdan

From MPD:

“On Friday, October 18, 2024, and Saturday, October 19, 2024, the annual Howard University Homecoming Celebration will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)

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