8th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to pulse the Shaw and DC community on any improvement they’ve seen from the newly installed crosswalk lights at 8th and Rhode Island NW. Cars are still blowing through the crossing lane even when crosswalk alert lights are illuminated. Also, DC installed the press mechanism for the alert lights so far from the crosswalk for the lights, that the lights are rarely used. Is there a way for DC to fix this issue?” Here’s a video: (more…)
1250 9th Street, NW
Ed. Note: See the Ghostburger Menu here.
From a press release:
“Josh and Kelly Phillips and the Destination Unknown Restaurants team opened Espita in 2016 as an ode to their love for Mezcal and Oaxacan cuisine. Since opening, Espita has been a leader in Mezcal’s growing popularity on the East Coast and a Mexican staple for Washingtonians. When the group opened Taqueria Las Gemelas and Destino in Union Market District’s La Cosecha in 2021, they realized that their new concepts encompassed everything they loved about Espita and then some. With this realization in mind and after months of trying to find the perfect spot for Ghostburger’s first standalone location, they decided that opening Ghostburger in the place it originally took off was a perfect full circle moment. Ghostburger will officially open on August 29th, 2022, and will be the first standalone location of the growing brand. (more…)
photo by Fredde Lieberman
From a press release:
“Whitlow’s, the area’s legendary neighborhood bar and restaurant has relocated to a new neighborhood. Whitlow’s DC’s new home is 2014 9th Street NW at U Street, in the Shaw community, across from the 930 Club. It opens tonight, Tuesday August 23, at 5 pm. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for passing on this Hiring Event at the 9:30 Club Monday 2- 6pm:
“9:30 Club is conducting “walk up” onsite interviews at the dates/ times listed below. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Please apply online prior to attending, and bring your resume! Must be 18+ to apply (21+ for bar positions). (more…)
“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.”
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…)