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…)
Shaw
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…)
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I were sitting at the bar [Friday] at 6:30 pm at Shaw’s Tavern having a drink when a man bumped into me and ordered a drink.
Seconds later my purse that was on chair under my jacket fell to the floor and I had a bad feeling immediately. I quickly picked up my purse and checked it to find that my wallet was missing. (more…)
635-637 T Street, NW
Thanks to Jason for sending: “Over the holidays a new restaurant, Pho House opened in the old Kiss Lounge space. I just got their Bahn Mi and it was really delicious. Can’t wait to try the Pho.
Have a look inside and peep the menu: (more…)
515 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Peter for sending: “Thai X-ing back to its original location. According to their Facebook post.”
“Dear friends, we are now back at our original location at 515 Florida Ave NW. Please email [email protected] to make a reservation!” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD around 4:52pm:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 900 block of M Street NW. No lookout. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
A reader reported Sunday around 12:30pm: “Was walking back from Seylou and saw a car crash on the corner of 11th and Nst NW. car was empty and was hearing talk that it was a stolen car and the suspects just fled. Right as we passed it the DC Police chopper started doing search rings around the area and more cop cars showed up.”
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647 Florida Ave, NW courtesy Gramophone DC
From an email:
“Gramophone DC is located at 647 Florida Ave, NW between Halfsmoke and Flash. Two level boutique lounge that focuses on Disco, Lounge and Disco house. (more…)