1227 11th Street, NW
From a press release:
“El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria, the beloved taqueria once hailed by The Washington Post’s Tim Carman as “the best taqueria in Washington by a long shot,” is turning ten — and the community is invited to the celebration.
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, El Sol will mark its 10-year anniversary with an unforgettable evening of food, music, dancing, and the reopening of its patio. (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
Yo!! From a press release:
“Ethiopian-Mexican Moya Opens in Mélange Foods, Inc.
Chef Elias Taddesse debuts his first cross-cultural taqueria experience in Shaw
Where:
Mélange Foods Inc, 2108 8th St. NW
When:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
What:
Mélange Foods, Inc., one of Shaw’s newest hot spots, is debuting Moya, a taco-filled menu with inspiration from the flavors of Ethiopia. From Michelin-starred chef and Ethiopian native Elias Taddesse, Moya will share space with Doro Soul Food and Mélange DC. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a juvenile in Northwest.
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at approximately 3:07 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 900 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest, for sounds of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, (more…)
1701 6th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
What happened to earth grocery in shaw? they have been closed for months now. but left all produce, books, plants behind. it looks deserted 🙁 as of two weeks ago signed still said open 😫”
Anyone know what’s up? Google says temporarily closed but it’s looking more like “temporarily” closed…
Stay tuned.
651 Florida Ave NW at Georgia Ave/7th
Thanks to Thom for passing on Halfsmoke’s closing note:
“To our beloved HalfSmoke Family,
Our journey started on October 14, 2016, with the opening of our first restaurant in Shaw. Now our lease contract has come to an end. As such, our last day of service in Shaw will be Tuesday, May 27th.
Since opening in 2016, (more…)
6th between S and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Ed. Note: Yesterday we spoke about the road closures for today’s UHOP parade.
“Dear PoPville,
there is an army of dc row trucks towing everyone’s cars in shaw!
they’ve been blasting their sirens and announcing over the speaker that everyone’s car is being towed (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
Thanks to Jim for the reminder: “UHPP parade is tomorrow!”
From WMATA:
“On Saturday, May 24th, buses will detour because of the 2025 United House of Prayer Memorial Day Parade. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.
Street Closures: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
There is a ABCA closure sign on the tobacco portion of the storefront. Suspect they were selling something illegal and forced the while gas station to close. Gas station blocked off with caution tape.”
From ABCA:
“On May 21, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented Closure Orders to the owners of Crown Tobacco located at 908 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC. (more…)
1818 7th Street, NW rendering courtesy Quadrangle Development Corporation and Capstone Development
From a press release:
“Quadrangle Development Corporation and Capstone Development announced today that SWEAT DC, a dynamic fitness studio known for its high-energy group workouts and community-driven atmosphere, will open its fourth Washington, D.C. location at The Langston in Shaw. The studio will occupy 3,173 square feet of The Langston’s 13,835-square-foot ground-floor retail space, bringing its signature group training experience to residents and the broader Shaw community. (more…)
Thanks to Robert for sharing this dumpster fire with us from Saturday in the 900 block of N Street, NW.
DC Fire and EMS making quick work of it: (more…)