inside 647 Florida Ave, NW photos courtesy Gramophone DC
Thanks to Nick for the update about Gramophone DC‘s soft opening a few weekends ago. You can see their upcoming schedule here And a peek inside: (more…)
Shaw
photo by Scott Suchman
From an email:
“Petite Cerise, a new concept from Jeremiah Langhorne and Alex Zink of D.C.’s highly lauded The Dabney, is set to open its doors tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14.
Translated to “little cherry,” the highly anticipated restaurant provides guests with French-inspired, all-day dining influenced by their travels and love of classic French technique. Part casual neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, the restaurant was designed to encourage the French way of living and enjoying life, or “joie de vivre”. (more…)
7th and O Street, NW
A reader reported around 7:30pm last night: “Another shooting in Shaw 7th and O”
From MPD: “Shooting Investigation in the 700 block of O Street NW. No Lookout.”
Update if/when more info is released.
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900 block of Florida Avenue, NW
A reader reports at 9:20am: “20+ cop cars, Trellis House block just north of the Florida Ave Whole Foods”
Update from a reader:
“He got into my apartment (I wasn’t there) and jumped off my balcony to the unit below. The cops broke door my door trying to get in. Didn’t so much as leave a note or business card. Had to cobble together a story from my neighbors and the leasing agent. He’s in custody now.”
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that is wanted for an escape offense.
Kenneth Phillips, pictured below, is described as a 22-year-old black male, 6’0” in height, weighing approximately 210 pounds with a light brown complexion.
Phillips was previously arrested on November 16, 2021, and held in DC Jail on Carjacking and Burglary charges. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, DC Department of Corrections (DOC) staff transported Phillips to Howard University Hospital for medical treatment. At approximately 0830 hours, Phillips was able to escape from DOC staff and fled the hospital on foot. He is currently wanted pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. He was last seen wearing the clothing in the photos below. (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez Photography
A couple weeks ago we learned that, Ambar Shaw would finally be opening March 6th (Today!!) at 1547 7th Street, NW.
Whoa, well worth the wait. See more magnificent photos from inside: (more…)
9th Street, NW between L and M
Thanks to all who emailed/messaged us this insanity: “Have no idea how this happened. 9th & M NW DC, 12:30 PM” (more…)
807 V Street, NW
Ed. Note: Sadly, not the first time we’ve heard about stray bullets hitting buildings in the area.
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Atlantic Plumbing and they just sent an email to everyone that the building was hit by a bullets last night as part of the shooting at 14th and V.” (more…)
515 Florida Ave, NW
Ed. Note: In the begining of January we learned that Thai X-ing moved back to their original location in a Row House on Florida Ave.
Thanks to Aaron for sending “Looks like the chef at Thai Xing is retiring.”
“Dear Thai X-ing Friends and Family,
With a very heavy heart, we are announcing that Thai X-ing’s final day of operations will be Saturday, February 25th. Chef Taw has finally realized his retirement vision and will take a well deserved vacation to tour around the United States. (more…)
1547 7th Street, NW
Ed. Note: We first posted scuttlebutt about this project back in 2015!
1547 7th Street, NW back in 2015
From a press release:
“Founder & CEO of Street Guys Hospitality Ivan Iricanin is pleased to announce the Monday, March 6, 202,3 opening of Ambar in the Shaw neighborhood at 1547 7th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. This new 4,626-square-foot restaurant seats a total of 161 guests. The Shaw opening marks the third Ambar in the Metropolitan DC area and the second within the District of Columbia, featuring the best dishes from the Balkan Peninsula with a modern twist. Iricanin identifies the best dishes from each region throughout the Balkan Peninsula to include slow cooked items from the Northern region of Serbia, grilled specialties from Southern Serbia, as well as seafood specialties from the Mediterranean coast of Montenegro and Croatia. These dishes are presented artfully, with modern combinations that deliver the flavor profiles in a unique way. The award-winning concept is renowned for its Dining Without Limits experience serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch at all locations. (more…)
From Ivy and Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“Free paczki this Fat Tuesday! We will also be selling homemade pierogi with all proceeds going to @hiasrefugees. Come have a beer and eat some sugar and lard for a good cause.” (more…)