515 Florida Ave, NW
In 2014 Thai X-ing opened their “new” location at 2020 9th Street, NW. It’s been years but I still did a double take when passing the original space the other day: (more…)
Shaw
901 W Street, NW at Florida Ave
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “UNIDO on Florida looks almost ready” (more…)
2251 Sherman Ave. NW and 2047 Ninth St. NW rendering via Howard University
From Howard University:
“Howard will transform the 1.85-acre site, currently used as parking lots for the University, into a 10-story building with up to 500 residential units, 27,000 square feet of retail, and 246 below-grade parking spaces, as well as amenities for Howard University community members… (more…)
1819 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Michelin-starred Chef Elias Taddesse, executive chef and owner of DC’s acclaimed Mélange restaurant, is opening a new restaurant concept this fall in Shaw featuring Ethiopian-style fried chicken.
Doro Soul Food infuses traditional American soul food with Ethiopian flavors. (more…)
Thanks to Jay for sending: “Giant finally collecting carts. Abandoned carts have been a big problem and eyesore for quite some time up and down 8th St.”
900 Florida Ave, NW
This space has been previously home to Ma’ed Ethiopian Restaurant, Lucy Bar and restaurant, Bella Cafe, Climax sports bar and of course was a longtime home to Asmara Cafe and Lounge.
Thanks to NotTheFullPackage for sending: “bye bye DeJa Vu not sure what’s happening, but they haven’t been open in weeks and they just took down the sign.” (more…)
7th and Q Street, NW
Thanks to Johnny for sending a sneak peek inside the Ambar coming to Shaw yesterday: (more…)
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photo by LaTur
From AlertDC:
“The US Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC) Aerial Control Team (ACT) will control a flyover in the National Capital Region at Audi Field today, September 15th 2022, at 6:45PM.”
and from a Traffic Advisory:
“The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is pleased to host the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 45th Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know the plan to (hopefully) redevelop the property at 1900 7th St NW where the abandoned CVS is? This area has turned into an open air drug market, including the Wells Fargo and the area across from the Howard Theater. A redevelopment of that property would certainly help the situation.”
635-637 T Street, NW
Kiss Lounge opened here in late 2016 and was listed for sale in late 2021.
Pho House coming: (more…)