From the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA):
“The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, to receive public comment concerning a petition to establish a new moratorium zone in the 1900 block of 9th Street NW. (more…)
1301 9th Street, NW at N Street
The liquor license placard for Urban Grape says:
“The Establishment will be a Tavern with a Total Occupancy Load of 100 and seating for 100, to include a Sidewalk Café with a Total Occupancy Load of 25 and seating for 25.” (more…)
Chef Simon Lam. Photos courtesy Tiger Fork.
From a press release:
“Michelin-honored, Hong Kong-inspired Tiger Fork in Blagden Alley is thrilled to welcome its new executive chef, Simon Lam. Former Head Chef of Chang Chang under acclaimed chef Peter Chang, and kitchen veteran of Jose Andres’ restaurants in Las Vegas and DC, Chef Lam excitedly joins the acclaimed Cantonese dining destination, bringing fresh (and delicious) new reasons to visit DC’s hidden Blagden Alley. (more…)
901 W Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I saw construction happening in the building, down the alley next to UNIDO. Maybe this place?”
Peachy’s currently has a DC location in Navy Yard.
Update: Confirmed: (more…)
From MPD sent at 2:24am: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 900 block of Westminster Street N.W.. Lookout for White Toyota occupied by (4) black, males wearing ski-masks and armed with handguns.” (more…)
711 Florida Ave, NW photo by Max Schechter
From a press release:
“The team behind Capo Italian Deli (715 Florida Ave NW) is bringing D.C. authentic Mexican street tacos via their new late night eatery, Los Cinco Tacos (711 Florida Ave NW). The program is spearheaded by Jose Candelero, who has been our Director of Kitchen Operations for six years. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, Los Cinco Tacos is Jose’s ode to the tacos of his youth, with recipes passed down from his grandmother. (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sending:
“Los Cinco Tacos has soft opened next to Capo Deli. Eventually they will be open until 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays (like Capo Deli.) Hard open is Friday” (more…)
Jason wrote: “Looks fatal. Gun fire about 9:50pm. Girard St, just west of 14th, NW.”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1400 block of Girard Street N.W.. Lookout for a black, male, white shirt and blue shorts”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in the 1400 block of Girard Street, Northwest. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Someone at Chaplin’s parks his very large Mercedes SUV in the same tow away zone located directly in front of the main entrance at the corner of 9th and P St, NW every time they visit and/or is working at the location. They are not loading/unloading; rather they park there the entire day. The place where they park is clearly marked as NO STANDING OR PARKING ANYTIME, yet every time I pass the restaurant, the same black SUV that belongs to them is illegally parked and to the best of my knowledge, has not received a ticket or been towed for parking illegally. This illegal parking creates a potentially dangerous situation should emergency vehicles like fire and/or EMS need to access Chaplin’s or the surrounding structures. (more…)
1923 9th Street, NW
Last week we learned that: “RUSH—an all new gay bar coming soon to 9th & U!” (more…)