1230 9th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for ‘Never Looked Better’ says:

“1230 9th Street, N.W., Basement

A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 75 and Total Occupancy Load of 75. Licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement.”

STAY TUNED.



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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1900 block of 9th Street NW. An adult female has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper body.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”



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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a stabbing in the 1900 block of 9th Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a severe laceration to the neck area. Officers and detectives are continuing to investigate this incident.

Motorists and pedestrians should avoid this area if possible.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”



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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting inside of a residence in the 1700 block of 7th Street NW. An adult female is being transported to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”



1924 8th Street, NW at Florida Ave

From a press release:

“Known for its Detroit-style pizzas and award-winning burgers, Emmy Squared, the beloved Brooklyn-born restaurant opens its first Washington D.C. location in Shaw (1924 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001) on Wednesday, January 15. Co-founded by Emily Hyland and Executive Chef Matt Hyland, along with partners Howard Greenstone and Ken Levitan, the Pizza Loves Emily group has expanded on the East Coast with the opening of its seventh Emmy Squared in Washington D.C., with additional outposts in New York, Nashville and most recently Philadelphia. (more…)



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Veronica writes: “any reports of gunshots being fired on the 600 block of T street NW in Shaw around 3 am this morning?”

Spencer writes: “Woke up to the sound of gun shots at 3 a.m. outside of Kiss Night Lounge, a verbal altercation then took place. Police seemed to look around after I called 911.”



Photo by Nicholas Karlin

From an email:

“The new menu, titled “10 Years of Columbia Room,” celebrates the restaurant’s 10th Anniversary with a curated selection of the team’s favorite Columbia Room drinks from the past decade.

Columbia Room owner Derek Brown, along with Beverage Manager Paul Taylor, Beverage Director JP Fetherston, and previous Head Bartender Suzy Critchlow, wanted to create a menu that pays homage the cocktail bar’s legacy and the immense feeling of pride for what they’ve created. Pulling from menus as early as its inception in 2010 (when it just was a ten-seat bar in the back of The Passenger), the “10 Years of Columbia Room” menu features four courses of cocktails from the bar’s storied past, including: (more…)



view from 7th and O Street, NW

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in the 1300 block of 7th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 11:33 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 18 year-old Malick Cisse, of Northwest, DC. (more…)


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