Shaw

Uh Oh, The former home to Vegetate, Cafe Eagle, Taqueria Mexicana, Eagle (again), Northern Restaurant, Secret Lounge and Sports Bar, Chao Ku, and Imm Thai on 9th Street is For Lease, Again

By Prince Of Petworth


1414 9th Street, NW

Greg reports: “I tried to order from Imm Thai on 9th this past weekend and the phone has been disconnected. Walked past it yesterday and the lights are all off and there’s a big For Lease sign above the windows.”

Since Vegetate closed in 2009 the space has become an Ethiopian restaurant called Cafe Eagle then Taqueria Mexicana then an Ethiopian Sports Bar and Restaurant named Eagle (again) then was renamed Northern Restaurant.  In July of 2012 Secret Lounge and Sports Bar opened up but closed in Nov. 2013. In February 2017 Choa Ku closed after opening in June 2016. In July 2017 Imm Thai opened.

Thanks to Robert for passing on Shaw Rez’s tweet: “Once again, 1414 9th Street is for lease; Imm Thai has closed. Any thoughts on what would work here? Layout seems to have proven less than optimal for a restaurant.”

The listing info says: (more…)

Big Police Presence at 8th and Florida Ave, NW – Big Trail of Blood Seen

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Mark A. LeMunyon

UPDATE: “At around 10pm last night, an individual coming from a nearby establishment punched and broke one of our windows. He injured himself and tried to flee the scene. MPD and EMS were quick to arrive and we were told the individual would be arrested after receiving medical attention. We would like to thank our DC Fire Department for coming by today to thoroughly clean the sidewalks with high-pressured water hoses.” – 801 Ownership

Mark (and many others) write: “Police tape around 801, what’s going on?”

Another reader send me a video of a huge blood trail leading to more blood. I didn’t include the whole thing but screenshotted a sample. (more…)

Shooting in Shaw around 9:30pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD around 9:30pm:

“The Third District is currently investigation a shooting that is believed to have taken place in the area of the 900 block of R street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a no life threatening gunshot wound to the hip area. (more…)

Gaslight Closed For Renovation, Hoping to Reopen September 18th

By Prince Of Petworth


2012 9th Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending: “Was just at gaslight and Sunday is [was] the last day. They are closing for a renovation.”

I spoke with the owner to make sure it was indeed closing for a renovation and not a “renovation”. Fortunately it is indeed a proper renovation, they are “integrating one of the retail bays that’s under the rolldown door.” If all goes well they’ll reopen September 18th. Stay tuned.

After Closing in Shaw Last August, We Now Know Town 2.0 is Coming to North Cap!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1001 North Capitol Street, NE via Town Danceboutique

Town Danceboutique closed after 10 years in Shaw last August. By the by – this is how it looks today (on Saturday):


2000 block of 8th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Town 2.0 says:

“New Class “C” Nightclub offering entertainment, DJ, and dancing with snack offerings. Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 125 seats. Total Occupancy Load of 524 with seating for 40 patrons inside premises. Entertainment will occur inside the premises only

HOURS OF OPERATION (INSIDE PREMISES AND FOR SIDEWALK CAFE) Sunday through Thursday 12pm – 4am Friday and Saturday 12pm – 5am”

Town tweeted last night: (more…)

“Columbia Room Launches ‘So Bad, It’s Good’ Menu” Tomorrow (8/6) Check Out the Awful/Awesome Offerings

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Columbia Room

From an email:

“Columbia Room (124 Blagden Alley NW) is set to debut the first tasting menu created by newly appointed Beverage Manager Paul Taylor on Tuesday, August 6. The menu, titled “So Bad, It’s Good,” pays homage to once-lowbrow drinks with high-low mashup creations that are simultaneously nostalgic and forward-thinking.

The So Bad, It’s Good menu features four courses, each presenting a re-imagined throwback cocktail alongside an equally imaginative food pairing from Columbia Room Culinary Director Johnny Spero.

Offerings include: (more…)

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