“Dear PoPville,
Tomorrow (Sunday 4-6pm) we are hosting a back to school supply drive and chalk event (in Blagden Alley). All supplies will be donated to our neighborhood elementary school, Seaton Elementary.”
Shaw
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2014 9th Street, NW
A couple weeks ago we learned that Whitlow’s announced their coming return to DC. But we didn’t know where.
Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above from “the window of old Echo Park”
Update: (more…)
photo courtesy Noches del Caribe
From an email:
“DC’s next big pop-up is just around the corner! Marking National Rum Day, Noches del Caribe, a nod to the Afro-Latin cultures and countries of the Caribbean and one of their biggest exports (rum!), debuts August 16 at Roy Boys’ Shaw location.
Noches del Caribe is a concept created by Luis Aliaga, beverage director at Roy Boys and Casa Kantuta, the Bolivian modern speakeasy pop-up. Similar to Casa Kantuta, Aliaga is drawing inspiration from his own heritage to share with Washingtonians through traditional spirits, signature cocktails and delicious food. Aliaga is half Bolivian and half Venezuelan. Specifically, he grew up spending time on Margarita Island, where his mother is from. (more…)
From an email:
“SAT. AUG 13th @ APPIOO | 10PM
1924 9th Street Northwest
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF LOVE & ROOTS
FT/ D U T T Y B O O K M A N
100% ROOTS REGGAE
ALL NIGHT…”
2106-2108 Vermont Avenue, NW
The liquor license application for Pop says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a seating capacity of 60 and Total Occupancy Load of 60. Summer Garden with a seating capacity of 36. (more…)
via google maps
Ed. Note: The Washington Post reported this occurred 5:40pm and “the victims told police the assailants used an anti-gay slur and referred to monkeypox.” Metroweekly also reported it happened at 5:40pm and “two teenagers who allegedly called them “monkeypox f*****s” before assaulting them, resulting in a six-hour stay at a local emergency room.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in a Simple Assault offense that occurred on Sunday, August 7, 2022, in the 1700 block of 7th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 7:12 pm, the suspects approached the victims at the listed location. The suspects made derogatory comments towards the victims based on their sexual orientation. Two suspects then assaulted the victims and fled the scene. The victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Two persons of interest were captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below: (more…)
opened in 2016
Thanks to Johnny and Kristin (and everyone else) for passing on the sad news from Espita:
“Thank you for your years of patronage at Espita. Every restaurant starts out as an idea but is shaped by the community of people that dine and work there over time. On Saturday, August 13th, Espita will say farewell and have its final service. (more…)
Thanks to Dr. K for sending around 9am from: “Shaw at Rhode Island and R Street, NW. I really can’t explain it. 3 police cars are there – not sure if anyone got hurt.”
600 Florida Avenue, NW // photo by Kimberly Kong
From an email:
“This Thursday, August 4, Shaw’s Quattro Osteria marks its first anniversary! As a thank you to the DC community for their support over the past year, Quattro is inviting guests to enjoy complimentary wine, champagne, and hors d’oeuvres from 6-10 PM!
Quattro Anniversary Celebration: (more…)
8th and Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending: “Something new and exciting is coming to Shaw! A TD Bank. :( Construction worker confirmed this morning.”