1914 9th Street, NW
Looks like Dino’s Grotto is getting real close to opening on 9th Street in the former Portico space south of U Street. They wrote on their Facebook page on April 22nd:
“We have our POS up and running. Bringing out all our plates & glasses to be washed. Would be nice if we found the silverware or maybe we will just serve finger food! One inspection tomorrow.”
Gotta be any day now:
1537 7th Street, NW
From an email:
“Wednesday 4/23 we are celebrating the 100 Year Anniversary of Wrigley Field at Ivy and Coney by showing the game (2:20 est) and giving away a Free Chicago Dog & Old Style Beer to everyone who comes by between Noon – 7pm and shows an Illinois Drivers License! We want to give a little something back to our homesick Cub’s fans in DC!”
Ed. Note: Much love to my Chicago cousins but – go Nats!!! and Wizards too!
Thanks to a reader for sending this great garden from Shaw.
1240 9th Street, NW
Back in Dec. 2013 we first learned a new pub called Lost and Found would be coming to 9th Street by the Convention Center from the folks behind Nanny O’Brien’s, Iron Horse Taproom and others. They recently applied for a liquor license which says:
“New Tavern with heavy snacks and recorded music. Occupancy load is 99.”
Hours are listed as Sunday 10 am – 2 am, Monday through Thursday 8 am – 2 am, Friday and Saturday, 8 am – 3 am. Updates as they get closer to opening.
They’ll be located just south of N Street and the new Colonel building.
Photo by PoPville flickr user ep_jhu
“Dear PoPville (via twitter to @PoPville),
Any idea why I was kept up past 3am last night bc of house-shaking construction on Florida Ave [at 5th St, NW]? Or why it’s allowed at night?”
Anyone else awoken last night? Anyone know what time the cutoff is for construction?
From the 1800 block of 6th Street, NW just south of Shaw’s Tavern. I’ve never seen anything like this in DC:
This rental is located at 435 Q Street, NW. The listing says:
“Minutes to downtown – Renovated two story colonial home with two master bedrooms, and 2.5 baths. Master bedroom has fireplace, built-in shelves, skylight, full bath and walk-in closet. Open floor plan with fireplace on first floor. Formal dining room w/eat-in kitchen and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Patio & roll up garage w/space for 2 cars.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $3,100/Mo.
Ed. Note: It’s interesting to note that in 2012 it was going for $2,400/Mo.
Thanks to @BillSchmidt10 for tweeting us the photo above from P O Street between 8th and 9th Streets, NW. This is part of the CityMarket at O development.
From the Shaw listserv:
“Last Wednesday a pair of students were unloading a UHaul truck of stuff for Bread for the City and had their backpack stolen. I found the passport and a text book. He lost his laptop and some other textbooks. If you find any books about the Nazis in the area of Marion St please let me know. They are library books and he would really appreciate getting them back.”
1817 7th Street, NW
Uprising Muffin Company is located at 1817 7th Street, NW right by the Shaw metro, between the Solidcore gym (and opening soon Fishnet restaurant). Thanks to all who sent emails. Check out their menu here. Anyone stop in for a taste?
From a press release:
“Uprising Muffin Company is OPEN!!
Uprising is a bakery/cafe specializing in fresh, scratch baked muffins (in-house), locally roasted coffee and hand crafted grab-and-go sandwiches and salads.
Over 35 Flavors on a rotating basis:
From Blueberry, Black Bottom and White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, to Maple Pancake & Savory Bacon, Egg & Cheese (yes, a bacon, egg & cheese muffin)!!
Mon – Sat: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sun: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm”
Here’s a peek inside:
