11th Street just south of P Street, NW
I can’t decide if I love or hate this name. I think I love it so I’m not going to read the comments of this post… But seriously, nice to see this long neglected strip of 11th getting fixed up.
Shaw
1337 11th Street, NW
Lot more info on The Bird restaurant, we learned about last week, from a press release:
“EatWell DC announces a new restaurant and bar – “The Bird” – will be located at 1337 11th St NW, DC at the Corner of O St.
The Bird will be a poultry-centric, “Beak to Toe” restaurant, showcasing vegetables from EatWell DC’s own farm in La Plata MD, EatWell Natural Farm, and local poultry producers of all stripes. The bar will feature craft cocktails & soft drinks, regional & international beers as well as wines from eco-conscious producers worldwide.
The Bird will be a cozy Logan/Shaw neighborhood space (3100 s/f) with about 75 seats and 11 bar stools inside, on two levels and additional outdoor seating on both the street level and 2nd floor terrace. The small but dramatic restaurant will have six different spaces and each space, as well as the bathrooms, will be designed differently from the next and serve as a canvas for local artists and craftsmen. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user LaTur
Thanks to reader for sending this ridiculousness from Shaw. Warning don’t click ‘more’ if you don’t want a spoiler for the new Star Wars movie. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“On Sunday, January 10, at approximately 3:00p.m., Third District Officers received a call for service for two adult males armed with pistols in the rear of the 700 block of S Street, NW. Once the officers arrived on the scene, they observed two adult males matching the description. The two males immediately fled the scene and threw both pistols to the ground.
The suspects were stopped and after further investigation they were arrested for Carrying a Pistol without a License. Two pistols were also recovered from the scene.
Excellent job by all!!”
In less pleasing news just north of the Shaw metro, DC Alerts reports at 6:38pm Sunday night:
“Robbery [Force & Violence] at 1838 hrs in the 1900 b/o 7th Street, NW. LOF 10 Juveniles. One suspect wearing a green jacket.”
@DoanDoanDoanN asks us:
“What the hell happened at the Shaw Metro this evening?”
@AdamBlickstein tweeted us last night:
“From what I can tell a car skipped the curb, barely missed Shaw metro entrance, exploded in flames after hitting a tree WTF DC? @PoPville”
@ConthesceneWTTG tweeted:
“Driver ran from crash at Howard U Shaw Metro station; arrested nearby”
Last month we spoke about concerts we wish we had seen but today let’s talk about one’s we actually have. In honor of the 9:30 Club’s 35th anniversary and 20 years at the current location – what was the greatest show you’ve seen at either spot? I’ll narrow it down to three – Wilco (when it snowed) I think Jan. of 2004 or something like that – was spectacular. Drive By Trucker July 2005 epic. And the first time I saw Thievery Corporation Live my mind was blown (blown to the extent I have no idea what year it was.) So many favorites, really hard to narrow down – anyway try! What was your number 1 or top 3 favorite shows you’ve seen there?
Side note: Anyone get tickets to the “9:30 WORLD’S FAIR” EXHIBITION? (more…)
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Door at 1537 7th Street, NW courtesy Ivy & Coney
You gotta kick up it up a notch when one of the best bars in the city plans on moving in next door. And kick it up a notch Ivy & Coney has – not just with the new roof deck but also a new menu and now an even better front door – I’m partial to “Blossom & Throne”. Well done I & C – well done!
Timber Pops Up at Blind Dog Cafe starting Friday – Check out the Menu (including Blind Dog Cookies!)
944 Florida Avenue, NW
From an email:
“While it’s goodbye to Baxter, it’s hello to Timber Pizza at Blind Dog Cafe tomorrow. The Timber team is gearing up to open up shop and I wanted to pass along the attached menu.
The pop-up will run from 8AM – 3:30PM Friday – Sunday and will operate through February.
NOTE: they will still be serving Blind Dog cookies!“
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1314 ½ Ninth Street, NW
Yesterday we spoke about Seasonal Pantry’s planned departure in April. Lisa writes in the comments:
“I’m the landlord. What would the neighborhood like in this quirky space? We’ll put up a sign and contact info soon.”
Via Email Lisa adds:
“It’s 3 staggered levels with an option for a 4th. Each is approx 300 sf. There is the storefront level, a lower English Basement level with back door, a lower basement (beneath the storefront) with sinks etc, and the option is another space with a window that opens onto the back yard and a door into the hallway. There is no hood nor can there be one. We’re open for almost anything that can make itself at home is this quirky space. Would like tenant to appeal not only to the neighborhood but give the Cambria Suites Hotel visitors another reason to not hop into a cab the second they exit the hotel.”
Also, keep in mind all this (and more across the street too) are opening soon nearby. Think an Upshur Street Books could do well here? Or stick with food?
1314 ½ Ninth Street, NW
Ed. Note: So after April what are the best supper clubs left in DC?
Seasonal Pantry’s departure is official. They’ve announce on Facebook they’ll be doing their supper club through early April and then off to Colorado:
