Shaw

“Formerly Smoked & Stacked, Tallboy offers the Shaw neighborhood affordable grilled cheese, wings and beer”

By Prince Of Petworth


1239 9th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Tin Shop – a creative bar and restaurant development group founded by Geoff Dawson and Peter Bayne – announces the opening of TallBoy on March 7, 2019. Located at 1239 9th Street Northwest, the Shaw neighborhood establishment specializes in grilled cheese sandwiches, wings, and tallboy [16 oz.] beers.

TallBoy menu items are designed to satisfy hungry daytime and late-night patrons with comforting, approachable fare and drinks at an affordable price point. The legacy of the now shuttered but beloved pastrami shop, Smoked and Stacked, will live on through the Smoked & Stacked grilled cheese, with swiss cheese, pastrami, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. (more…)

Sounds Like Bazaar Spices is Closing Soon in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


2130 8th Street, NW

Thanks to all who passed on from a listserv message:

“I have a spice shop, Bazaar Spices, in Shaw in the Atlantic Plumbing Building (2130 8th Street NW, WDC), that’s closing soon. We are having a big spice sale to sell through our inventory and selling off some furniture and household items.”

Bazaar Spices is (more…)

Paczki Day returns to Ivy & Coney March 5th. Prepare Thy Selves. Where Do You Get Your Paczkis? and King Cakes?

By Prince Of Petworth


via Ivy & Coney

“Dear PoPville,

Mardi Gras is almost here and two traditional treats that are served are Paczkis (almost like a jelly donut) and king cakes. Does anyone know of bakeries in DC that will be selling these? Much appreciate.”


Ivy & Coney at 1537 7th Street, NW – middle

From Ivy & Coney:

“Paczki Day (Fat Tuesday to you regular people) is nearly upon us! Nothing says fat like eating a pile of tasty donuts and pierogis. join us March 5th from 4 PM to close while supplies last.”

“Anyone that uses the green space, basketball courts, skate park, dog park should attend”

By Prince Of Petworth


1673 11th Street, NW via Shaw Dog Park

Thanks to a reader for passing on from the Shaw Dog Park:

“Shaw Dog Park needs YOU this Thursday, February 28, at 6 p.m. The Shaw Dog Park, Shaw Skate Park, Recreational field and Basketball courts are at risk. DC Public Schools and the Department of Parks and Rec are deciding the fate of these important shared spaces as the Shaw Junior High School transitions into Banneker High School. Is the Shaw Dog Park important to you and the community? Join us at the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA (901 Rhode Island Ave. NW, 6:00-7:30 p.m.) on Feb. 28 at a community meeting. A strong turnout from the Shaw Dog Park community is critical in helping to convey why this space is important and must be preserved! (more…)

The third annual Cherry Blossom Pop-Up Bar (PUB) will open Thursday, February 28 in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy PUB

From a press release:

“Drink Company’s third annual Cherry Blossom Pop-Up Bar (PUB) will open Thursday, February 28 with over-the-top décor inspired by the Fontaine de L’Encelade at the Palace de Versailles in France. The French fairytale garden will feature wooden trellises covered in abundant flowers including peonies, roses, and Japanese cherry blossoms.

Cocktails at Cherry Blossom PUB draw inspiration from Japanese ingredients, including the Honeydew, Honey See (above), which explores the flavors of rice using sake, Americano vermouth, shio koji (spent fermented sake grains made into a tea, then a syrup), cucumber, honeydew, and absinthe; and the Once and Floral (below), a riff on a gin sour made with Bluecoat Gin, peach, matcha, lemon, orange flower water, and egg white.

The layered, multi-room concept will also feature a ramen room in partnership with Hiro Mitsui, the chef behind the cult-favorite Union Market food stall Ramen by UZU. (more…)

11pm Shaw: “MPD is hunting for shell casings in the snow.”

By Prince Of Petworth


8th and P Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to know if anyone else was woken up around 11:40pm last night to what sounded like at least 5-10 gunshots near the Giant on 7th St NW. It could have been something else, but it had the distinct ‘pop’ sound of a handgun.”

Another reader reports:

“Around 11 pm tonight. Here’s the scene a few minutes ago outside the Giant. MPD is hunting for shell casings in the snow. (more…)

“Does this actually work for residential pest control?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We’ve noticed an uptick in rats around our Shaw neighborhood lately (from bad to worse). The city has come out a few times, but whatever they’re doing, which I think is spraying some kind of poison, hasn’t made it better. I’m thinking about hiring a company to put down professional grade bait traps. Does this actually work for residential pest control? I’ve seen the black bait boxes all over the place but am not sure if they help at all, or if I would just be throwing money away. I’m hoping some of your readers may have found success clearing these suckers out and can share their advice!”

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