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Work Begins at 9th and Q St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I have been meaning to email you for a while about the property on the corner of 9th and RI Ave, NW. It has been boarded up forever (a Horse’s Ass award I think?) and recently has had construction people gutting the building. Any word on what this is?”

It’s great to see work begin on the old Slum Historique building. Back in Nov. ’10 Renew Shaw noted:

“The once-muraled, long bemoaned, prominently situated properties at Ninth, Q and Rhode Island Avenue changed hands this week. The new ownership has a track record of bringing historic structures back to life”

Updates as construction progresses.

New Tavern, Inception, Coming to 645 Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

According to a recent liquor license application It’s Called INCEPTION is applying for a Tavern license and will be:

“New Tavern. Tavern/Pub style menu. Live entertainment including DJ and occasional live music and dancing. Occupancy load is 399. Summer Garden 100 seats and Sidewalk Café 35 seats.”

I believe 645 Florida Ave, NW used to be a wig store. It will be interesting to see who opens first, Inception or the nearby Shaw’s Tavern located at 520 Florida Ave, NW. I’m guessing a significant build out will be required for this new tavern. Who do you think will open first? Stay tuned.

Dear PoPville – Bitten by Aggressive Dog at Shaw Dog Park

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday evening, my roommate took our dogs to the Shaw Dog Park as she does daily. At one point, a dog was becoming a little too rowdy with her dog so she tried to intervene to remove her dog from the situation. As she was doing so, another dog (a known aggressor in the park – I have previously witnessed this dog try to attack other dogs) ran up trying to get into the mix and ended up biting my roommate on her leg. When this was happening the aggressive dog’s owner was on her cell phone and not paying attention. When approached by my roommate about the bite, she did not want to be held accountable for her dog’s actions stating it was a dog park and things happen.

I think my roommate needs to at the very least address the Shaw Park List Serve regarding the incident. Someone else suggested she file a police report. I’m curious if anyone else has had this happen and what action was taken.”

I’d be curious to know what your roommate would like to do? I also think it depends on the severity of the bite – did it break the skin? I’m not saying nothing should be done – it’s just not clear to me from the info above that a police report should be filed. I wonder – are there plans/procedures for how to deal with consistently aggressive dogs at the dog park? Are the park rules self enforced or is there a procedure to enforce the rules?

The Shaw Dog Park on 11th Street, NW (north of Q). Rule 2 on their Web site states:

“All persons use Shaw Dog Park at their own risk. Neither the District of Columbia, its agencies nor MidCity Association shall be liable for any injury or damage caused in the dog park. Every dog entering the dog park shall be accompanied by a person (“dog handler”) aged sixteen (16) years or older who shall be personally and legally responsible for that dog at all times while using the dog park. No unattended dogs are permitted and no more than three (3) dogs are permitted per dog handler. “

Though, again, it’s not clear to me who enforces these rules – so I would definitely email [email protected] to seek their advice as well.

What do you guys think should be done in this situation?

Ed. Note: This is not the first time there has been controversy at this dog park.

Cambria Suites Hotel will be part of CityMarket at O in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“The 182-room Cambria Suites hotel will be part of CityMarket at O, a $300 million mixed-use development, located by the D.C. Convention Center in downtown Washington, D.C. near Gallery Place, the hub of the city’s entertainment district. CityMarket at O is a one million-square foot urban infill project being developed by Roadside Development. Major construction on the over 87,000 square feet of retail, 629 residential units, 500 parking spaces and Cambria Suites hotel is set to commence in the fall of 2011.

This Cambria Suites hotel will offer all-suite guestrooms, an expanded food and beverage area and a rooftop featuring a pool, fitness center and an outdoor patio with views of the U.S. Capitol and the National Monuments. Designed as a lifestyle hotel brand, Cambria Suites offers more than just a place to sleep at night. It features a larger lobby to give guests a more social atmosphere, all-suite rooms that are larger than standard hotel rooms and include separate living, working and sleeping space, providing business and leisure travelers a haven to relax, socialize and network. There are currently 19 properties open across the country.

Like all Cambria Suites hotels, the D.C. property will feature: Reflect, a casual dining and gathering area serving a dinner menu, liquor, wine, beer, freshly prepared grab-and-go gourmet salads and sandwiches, a barista bar featuring Wolfgang Puck® coffee, Cheesecake Factory® desserts and a hot breakfast buffet; Refresh, a state-of-the-art fitness center with an elegant pool and hot tub/spa area; and Refill, a 24-7 convenience store that offers energy drinks, snacks and sundries.“

We previously spoke about CityMarket at O’s new Giant grocery store here.

Shaw’s Tavern to Turn into a Coffee House?

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in late Aug. we learned that Shaw’s Tavern would be closing at 520 Florida Ave, NW until they got a liquor license.

On the Shaw listserv this morning the CCCA President wrote:

“StevenMay of #ShawsTavern walked passed the casa and told me the jont may reopen as coffeehouse w/o ABRA license. They r working on sidewalk”

I thought Mr. May was no longer affiliated with the project but maybe he heard some scuttlebutt? As of 11am there was no update on Shaw’s Tavern facebook page.

Do you think Shaw’s Tavern reopening as a coffee house would be a good idea?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Vernon Sq./Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 909 O ST. NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This is a lovely 1BR located in the heart of the historic Mount Vernon district, just east of Logan Circle. The apartment features:

* Wood floors
* Open kitchen
* Access to a large back patio
* small but efficient bedroom

Located in a historic rowhouse, walking distance to Metro, shopping, restaurants/bars, entertainment and best of city living.”

I’m not 100% sure if this is a room within the house or a separate apartment – can you guys tell?

This 1 bedroom is going for $1300.

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