Jay reports:
“Someone chopped down half of this pretty row of trees on 8th Between R Street and S Street Northwest. The trees made otherwise dismal projects look a lot better. Sad!
They look down 6 healthy looking trees. It was the only thing beautiful about the block. 5 are left. They all looked healthy to me last summer until the fall/winter shed. But I’m not a tree expert. It all looked fine to me.
I included one with all the trees in snow to show how pretty it was.”
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…)
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…)
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.”
SPGM captures some serious intensity in Blagden Alley:
“The dog poop situation is getting out of control.”
Update:
“Wonder if the person was found because the sign is gone.”
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…)
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…)
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…)
14th and P Street, NW
Farewell Lalibela in your new digs! [And of course RIP Playbill Cafe]. They moved from 14th and P to 1608 7th Street, NW near Dacha, the new spot from Thip Khao and across the street from the Passenger and Ivy & Coney et al.
End of an era for this corner:
New location: (more…)
