1541-1543 7th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Yard & Toast says:
“New C Restaurant with a Total Occupancy Load of 246 seats. Applicant requests to have an Entertainment Endorsement and a summer garden with seating for 66 patrons.”
They’ll be located right next to the new Passenger space (they gotta be getting close…) and Ivy & Coney (who practice and predicted this). Updates as they get closer to opening.
Side note: I’m thinking of opening a bar just called ampersand. Who’s with me?
From an email:
“Ripe, hosted by Right Proper Brewing and Kennedy MTI, will be at the Shaw Brewpub on Sunday, April 3, 1pm to 3pm. This year we have 10 local producers and importers (over 40 artisanal cheeses), as well as palate cleansers from Roots & Branches Crackers and Dolcezza Gelato. Melted cheese forms include a raclette and fondue station as well as passed cheesy bites. Crown Finish Caves from Brooklyn, NY will be bringing cheese washed in Right Proper beers. Our house beers have been carefully selected for cheese companionship, with beer and cheese pairing guides available. Tickets are $40 and includes all you can eat cheese, 3 beer samples, tax and gratuity. More information as well as a link to purchase tickets can be found on the Ripe website.”
624 T Street, NW
From Collective Action for Safe Spaces (CASS) and Muslim American Women’s Policy Forum (MAWPF):
“Collective Action for Safe Spaces (CASS) and Muslim American Women’s Policy Forum (MAWPF) invite you to join us at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library on Saturday, March 26th at 2pm for Women Wearing Headscarves, an event to reclaim safe public spaces for everyone, especially Muslim communities experiencing Islamophobia in the District.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 23rd, CASS Executive Director Jessica Raven witnessed a horrifying act of discrimination and abuse of power by a DC Public Library officer. The officer harassed a woman who was quietly reading in the Shaw Library and intimidated the woman with handcuffs for refusing to remove her hijab. He told the woman to remove the hijab or leave the library. (more…)
From a press release:
“GO BIG OR GO HOME: NORTH END SHAW CELEBRATES CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON WITH SUMO-SIZED SUNDAY
Professional Sumo Wrestlers, and More Available to Public on Sunday, April 3
WHAT: The Shay and Atlantic Plumbing are gearing up to welcome three world sumo wrestling champions – Yama, Byamba, and Takeshi – for Sumo-Sized Sunday. Open to the public, Sumo-Sized Sunday will offer attendees the chance to not only watch these world-renowned wrestlers engage in some friendly competition, but also try their hand at taking down one of these classically trained fighters. Photo opportunities will be available for those looking for a fun keepsake.
WHO:
· Byamba, 6’1″, 370 lbs, 4-time World Sumo Champion, 5 years Pro Sumo experience
· Yama, 6’4″, 600 lbs, 2-time World Sumo Champion, 3 years Pro Sumo experience, Heaviest Japanese human being in HISTORY!
· Takeshi, 5’8″, 220 lbs, multi-time University Sumo Champion, #1 sumo university in Japan
WHEN: Sunday, April 3, 2016
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: The Adjacent lot Located at 945 Florida Ave NW”
From Shaw. Hoping they’re able to preserve some of the details. This is one of those houses that had stained glass over single window.
You don’t see fences like this anymore:
A reader reports:
“Drive by shooting around 4 PM at 5th and O NW. Can neighborhood residents call the 3rd District and request the 24/7 police presence we had last summer. Also call their ANC Reps and request action on this.”
another writes:
“I was walking home from the metro and 5th street is blocked off from N st to O st. Apparently there was a drive by shooting that happened at 4pm today with a school bus behind the shooter. The kids are safe and was picked up by another school bus later. They’re still investigating now.”
2106 Vermont Ave, NW
From Duffy:
“My Last night at Duffy’s will be Wednesday April 6th. Which is fitting as it also happens to be our Season Opening Nats Viewing Party.
The Nats are on at 7pm and there’s no way I’d rather spend my last night here than hanging out at Duffy’s watching Nats baseball with all of you. So come on by and share a brew or two!
I’m very excited and Happy that we were able to bring Duffy’s back and am grateful to Casey for the opportunity to make it happen and I will be back to visit often. I have thoroughly enjoyed these last 6 months. And I’m so happy that Duffy’s is here to stay.
All my recipes including the wing sauce will remain the same…so you don’t have to worry about losing those great wings
I am very grateful and really overwhelmed by the support all of you have given Duffy’s and myself. ”
‘Twas a bit of a roller coaster ride at times but there is no doubt Duffy has left his mark on U Street/Shaw/DC. Farewell Andy. Enjoy the sun. And go Nats!!
Blagden Alley next to Rogue 24 and La Colombe across from the new Columbia Room
The liquor license placard for Village Whiskey says:
“New full-service American restaurant with 62 interior seats. Total Occupancy Load is 148. Rooftop Summer Garden.”
Philly Mag reported:
“The Garces Group is still very much in expansion mode, and Jose Garces announced this week that he’s bringing a Village Whiskey to the Shaw neighborhood of Washington D.C. The bourbon bar will open at 920 N Street Northwest (Rear/Blagden Alley NW). The space will be 4,459 square feet.”
Check out the Philly menus here.
Back in February 2014 Chef Jose Garces opened Rural Society, Argentine Steakhouse, at 1177 15th Street, NW.
From Ivy & Coney:
“Hey Norm! If you could spend $100 to raise $15,000 for Bread for The City would you do it? I would! I’d dig up my grandpa’s tux or my old prom dress and crush hot dogs like Kobayashi! On April 14th Ivy and Coney (1537 7th St NW) gets fancy for charity and so can you! For a single crisp Benjamin you get all you can eat and drink from 7 – 11pm while supporting a great cause. Because where else can you throw back Strohs and toss peanut shells on the floor in an evening gown? Even better, you get to do all this on our brand new roof deck! No worries if you don’t have your own formal wear, a super fancy tuxedo t-shirt is included in the price! To help Bread for the City in their mission to fight poverty by providing food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services, Ivy and Coney will donate 100% of event proceeds as well as 100% of tips to charity. We are also teaming up with Goose Island, Pernod Ricard, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Miller-Coors, Cogito Ergo Saute and others for some great silent auction items.
Grab tickets here while they last! If you cannot make the event but would still like to support Bread for the City or learn more about their mission, please visit them here.”
608 T Street, NW
Some sad news out of the All Souls comment thread:
“Great news for David and All Souls! On the other side of T, sad news with Zenebech Injera closing in 6 months for the new 7 story building coming in.”
We knew it was coming but this is the first I’m hearing on a closing date. Zenebech’s website says:
“Zenebech Restaurant is a family business that was started in 1993 as an injera bakery. Zenebech Dessu and Gebrehanna Demissie started the business as a means of survival after being laid off from work. The bakery was located on 11th & V NW and served both restaurants and markets all over the DC metropolitan area.
In 1999 Zenebech Restaurant relocated to it current location and expanded to include both the injera bakery and carryout orders . Over the years, we have added more dishes to our menu while using authentic Ethiopian spices and freshly baked injera.
As a small family business we take a lot of pride in our food and strive to make the tastiest Ethiopian dishes for you.
Come and eat with Zenebech!”