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965 Florida Ave, NW

Nothing is official until the doors actually open – this I think I am finally learning. Back in May we finally thought the Whole Foods coming to Shaw was officially official. Alas – the Washington Business Journal now reports:

“The North Shaw neighborhood could lose its Whole Foods Market before it even gets it if the D.C. Council doesn’t act to approve the development.

The sale price could be why Council Chairman Phil Mendelson hasn’t brought the issue up for a vote. During a hearing in early June, Mendelson and Councilwoman Mary Cheh expressed concerns with the proposed sale price of $1.4 million, citing a D.C. government appraisal of the property at $27 million.”


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From MPD:

“Assault in the 1200 block of 7th St., NW

On July 9, 2015, at approximately 11:00 pm, the complainant was approached by an unknown suspect who demanded the complainant’s bike. The complainant did not comply and the suspect then stabbed the complainant multiple times. The complainant was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.”


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“Dear PoPville,

There is a construction project on 11th St (approx 1435 11th St., NW – just down from the Chinese place and what used to be the Dollar store) – the site is a mess with standing water about a foot deep inside the building frame and a port-a-potty that is TIPPED over. It is so gross and no one seems to be addressing the matter. I have called DCRA and I even talked to someone at public works. Maybe you can help as I am getting nowhere with the City!”

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“Dear PoPville,

I saw this article 110-Unit Building Proposed Next to U Street’s Howard Theater:

A new 110-unit residential building with 8,000 square feet of ground floor retail is being proposed for the corner of Wiltberger and T Streets, NW directly adjacent to the Howard Theater, District Source has learned.

This is on the same site as Zenebech. I’m distraught at the thought of losing such a great place. The food is great, the prices can’t be beat and the people who run it are the absolute nicest.”

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7th and Q St, NW

From an email:

“Leave the grilling to us this weekend. Dacha Beer Garden opens at noon Friday, July 3rd and will be open on the 4th of July for its normal hours of operation, 11am – midnight. We will be serving brunch till 3pm all weekend and are offering homemade ice cream sandwiches as a special treat for the holiday.

Additionally, a nod to one of the oldest American domestic beers this Independence weekend, Dacha will have Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap for the first time ever. For one day only, the 4th of July, Dacha will be offering $3 PBR’s to pair nicely with your brats and home fries!

Dacha’s Hours this Holiday Weekend:

Friday, July 3rd: Noon – Midnight
Saturday, July 4th: 11am – Midnight (Brunch served from 11am – 3pm)
Sunday, July 5th: 11am – 10:30pm (Brunch served from 11am – 3pm)”

and from El Chucho (11th and Lamont St, NW):

“Just a quick heads up that El Chucho WILL BE OPEN for brunch both Friday July 3rd, and Saturday July 4th. We will be closed at 4pm on the Fourth We’re also offering a delicious $5 cocktail featuring El Silencio mezcal and a house-made watermelon agua fresca all weekend. We also have a new soft shell crab taco featuring Maryland soft shell crab, avocado, a chipotle aioli, cilantro, and pickled cabbage.”


A reader reports:

“There was a drive by shooting at 7th and N Street NW at approximately 12:25am. Two cars drove by shooting. One silver and one black. The black one appeared to be a Chevy Malibu. Officers on scene now. At least one person has been shot.

What can we do to stop this madness in this great, up and coming neighborhood? It’s every other week now!”

MPD confirms:

“The third district is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of 7th St., Northwest, at approximately 12:10 AM.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department on 202-727-9099.”


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Photos courtesy Town Danceboutique

“Town Danceboutique, Shaw’s iconic Gay super-club, at the corner of 8th and U, has opened a brand new stunning outdoor Patio this year. The expansive 4000 square foot outdoor space is a remarkably unique, comfortable, and an amazingly appointed outdoor full service bar serving drinks six days a week (closed Mondays). There are multiple draft beer selections, a fully stocked bar, (and, at times, an on premise food truck with it’s service window right on the Patio.) The Patio is open during the week (Tuesday-Thursday) at 6pm for happy hour and evening drinks, at 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays for daytime fun in the sun, and of course, the Patio is open on Friday and Saturday nights to create an even more dynamic, multi-faceted experience at Town. Tuesdays are Yappy Hour – a special event for guests that want to bring their dogs and enjoy the happy hour specials.

The Patio’s extensive landscaping, misting system, and bar design provides relief on hotter days…and multiple heating units make it comfortable on cooler spring and fall nights. In addition to landscaping that includes Crepe Myrtle and Japanese Elm trees, the Patio was designed using re-purposed, 100 year old barn wood from the midwest and 100 year old ceiling beams that were salvaged from the newly renovated Chocolate Factory downtown.

In a city that loves it’s outdoor bar spaces, the Town Patio is a special place with a unique design, an easygoing staff, and a perfect location.”

From the photos it looks like it’s already become a moderately popular spot…

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