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“Gas station at V and 9th/Florida Ave, NW Ordered Closed by ABCA” (Near 9:30 Club)

Published May 23, 2025 at 12:30PM

“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…)

#marijuana

SWEAT DC will open their fourth Fitness Studio in Shaw!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 12, 2025 at 12:15PM

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…)

#openings

Just a Dumpster Fire Saturday Afternoon

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 12, 2025 at 9:45AM

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…)

Saturday Morning Shooting at 9th and T Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 10, 2025 at 9:27AM

via google maps

From MPD (7:39am Saturday morning):

“Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Shooting in the 900 T Street, NW. (more…)

OPENING MONDAY!! “Mélange Foods, Inc. Brings Favorites Doro Soul Food and Mélange to Shaw”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 9, 2025 at 12:00PM | Updated May 9, 2025 at 1:55PM

2108 8th Street, NW previously home to Roy Boys

From a press release:

“Michelin-starred chef Elias Taddesse brings two of his most celebrated culinary ventures under one roof with the debut of Mélange Foods, Inc., opening May 12, 2025 in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

This multi-concept space marks the return of Mélange and Doro Soul Food, with a third concept—Moya, a blend of Ethiopian and Mexican cuisines—set to open later this spring. More than a restaurant, Mélange Foods, Inc. is an incubator for cultural expression through food that reflects Taddesse’s French culinary training, East African heritage, and vision to create a hub where bold flavors, personal storytelling, and community converge. (more…)

Roasted Boon closed in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 6, 2025 at 8:25AM

11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW

Thanks to Noa for sending:

“Roasted Boon closed in Shaw? I think there were mentions owners of El Sol were opening something there but I don’t see signs of anything.”

STAY TUNED.

#closing

“New post office park done!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 5, 2025 at 11:00AM

400 block of Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to Jay for sending: “Only a matter of time before someone headed down S St dives through it.”

More photos: (more…)

#Awesome

“Asefu Restaurant & Lounge Brings Ethiopian Elegance to D.C.’s 9th Street”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 2, 2025 at 12:15PM

1920 9th Street, NW courtesy Asefu

From a press release:

“Named for iconic Ethiopian singer and songwriter Asefu Alemayehu, Asefu Restaurant & Lounge is making its mark on Washington’s vibrant 9th Street corridor. The recently renovated space blends cultural heritage with modern refinement, offering diners a unique intersection of tradition and contemporary flair. (more…)