courtesy Calico (50 Blagden Alley, NW)
From a press release:
“February 2 is National Tater Tot Day, and Calico, urban backyard in Blagden Alley known for its crispy tots, is celebrating the food holiday with a one-night-only Build-Your-Own Tater Tot Bar and Happy Hour from 4-8pm featuring $2 off draft beer. (more…)
10th and V St, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The long vacant and oft wondered and complained about old church at 10th and V streets NW is finally actually something. The developer has converted it to 3 somewhat odd but seemingly habitable apartments. (more…)
From an email:
“La Jambe will be transformed into a cozy and warm winter wonderland, just as you’d long for after a day on the slopes of the French Alps. A special menu will be offered featuring seasonal Alpine favorites including Raclette and Tartiflette, bien sur! Vin chaud (French-style mulled wine), Savoie and Jura wines and specialty cocktails inspired by the après ski experience will also be available.
And the star of the show will be FONDUE, (more…)
1620 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Zuty for sharing: “Looks like a new spot opening soon at 1620 7th NW! Sham Shawarma.”
You can see the menus here and food photos here.
1121 9th Street, NW
Thanks to CA for sending. Check out their menu here.
DC Chi Pie’s website says:
“The Washington Post says “DC Chi Pie is heaven sent: Deep dish pizza with a local touch” and we couldn’t agree more. We are a family business and our founders were born and raised right here in Washington, DC. (more…)
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0047 hours in the 3300 block of Georgia Avenue NW. No lookout.DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
Alan Henney reported some disturbing details:
“2 WOMEN SHOT IN UBER — in the area of Georgia Ave and Harvard St NW DC. Two women were shot in the legs while their Uber was taking them between clubs. He drove them directly to the hospital after gunfire came through the Uber.”
Earlier from MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2156 hours in the 1900 block of 8th Street NW. Lookout for 4 B/Ms. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
Updates if/when more info is released.
1015 1/2 7th Street, NW
Thanks to CA for sending: “Saw this on 7th next to Pearl’s today. New to me.
Northern Liberty’s website says:
“Neighborhood bar in the heart of Washington D.C.
Opening at 5:00 PM” (more…)
From EventsDC:
“Please be advised that there will be streetscape construction activity on the exterior of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during the overall period of January 2023 through October 2023. This construction includes removal of existing trees, pavers and base material where the new planters will be installed. New trees will be planted during the spring planting season. In the interest of public safety during this process, bicycle racks are cordoning off the work area which includes the curb lane and a portion of the sidewalk, while allowing for pedestrian access.
The construction activity is currently on N Street (between 7th and 9th Streets, NW) through the end of January 2023.
The anticipated schedule for the remainder of the work (by area, weather permitting) is as follows: (more…)
1905 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending news about 1905 Lounge taking over the former Cortez space. Before Cortez opened here in 2018, the space was home to 1905 who reigned here for 9 years. Coming full circle (ish), name-wise anyway.
courtesy Insomnia Cookies
From a press release:
“Insomnia Cookies, the beloved cult brand known for serving warm cookies, ice cream, and more sweets all day and late into the night, is set to open its newest stores in D.C.’s Shaw and Penn Quarter neighborhoods. With the Shaw location just down the street from Howard University and the Penn Quarter location conveniently nestled next to the Capitol One Arena, the two new bakeries help to solidify the brand’s mark on the city as the 4th and 5th Insomnia Cookies locations in D.C. (more…)