“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what might be going in the space in the half-abandoned strip mall on NJ and Q NW? Looks like the facade is getting covered in AstroTurf.”
Ed. Note: A bit too light for AstroTurf but certainly an interesting color choice.
Maybe Garden State is finally making a go at it?!!? Anyone hear anything?
606 Florida Ave, NW courtesy El Techo
From a press release:
“El Techo is Making it Rain Latin Fare, Crave-worthy Cocktails,and Vacation Vibes at Its Rain forest-Inspired Winter Pop-up, Selva
8-hour smoked brisket tacos, breakfast nachos, and spiked jarritos served in a skull can all be spotted at Selva, El Techo’s seasonal popup for a cause
When owner Louie Hankins dreamed up El Techo, he did so with his time living and working on the tropical beaches of Ibiza in mind. Through his inspiration, Shaw’s “adult tree house” was born, bringing with it wanderlust- worthy cocktails, Latin fare, and most importantly, vacation vibes. (more…)
Holy smokes – First Cup Cafe (formerly formerly known as Breakwell’s) closed!??! There was a time this would’ve been big news. And so it goes.
Back in 2009 Simon said about First Cup Cafe: (more…)
inside Espita Mezcaleria 9th and N Street, NW
From an email:
“On Monday, January 7th, Espita will launch Espita Lonchería, a casual lunch-counter service from 11am – 2pm Monday – Friday. Guests will be able to enjoy lunch fare, Espita-style with small plates like Guacamole, Escabeche (pickled vegetables), Tacos (Al Pastor, Pescado, Brussels Sprouts, and Chorizo), Avocado Tostada, Endive Salad, and Huarache (wagyu beef crudo), among other savory items and desserts. (more…)
1541 7th Street, NW
Ed. Note: Back in March 2016 this space was slated to become Yard & Toast. A commenter noted: “I saw a pop up NYE event there under the name “Play Lounge”
Update from MPD:
“MPD was advised that ABRA issued a 4 day temporary license to operate at 1541 7th Street NW from 12-31-18 to 01-3-19 (for the hours of 6pm to 4am).
As for the loud explosion (Ed. Note: see comments), we have received 1 call to 911 last night regarding this. Since then, members of the community have forwarded us some videos of the incident and it appears to have likely been an M80 firework. However, at this time, we are unable to identify any individuals in any of the videos. If anyone has any additional videos of value, please send them to the 3D Commander at [email protected].”
Thanks to Rachel and Debra for sending:
“any idea who/what has moved into the space between Tobacco Vape & Passenger?? They launched for New Years tonight with big ol’ bouncers, an overwhelmed valet service (traffic on 7th was a mess), and lines of ladies and gents outfitted in glittery getups. Would love to know who my new neighbors are and if the untz untz action was just for tonight or if a club has officially moved next door and I need to find a new lease…anyone with the scoop?” (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in reference to a Robbery (F&V) incident which occurred in the 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NW, on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at approximately 9:05 PM. The subjects were captured by nearby surveillance cameras.
DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. (more…)
Thanks to Mike for sending: “Korean BBQ coming to 8th and Florida. Former Argent spot.”
The placard says:
“New Restaurant serving Korean BBQ-Style cuisine. Sidewalk Café with 22 seats. Summer Garden with 16 seats. Total Occupancy Load is 150 with seating for 90 inside premises.”
Back in March we learned:
“The team behind Duke’s Grocery and Duke’s Counter signed a lease to open the District’s first traditional Korean Barbeque restaurant in the Shaw neighborhood at 1924 8th Street NW. This will be the first Korean restaurant in Washington where food is cooked on an open-air grill embedded in each dining table. The name of the new location is pending; design and planning are underway.”
8th and Florida Ave, NW
900 block of Rhode Island Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The Save Shaw Middle School Committee is having another public meeting this Thursday at the Shaw Watha library. We’d really like to get as many folks involved in this process as possible. Thanks!!
Please join us this Thursday, 12/20/18, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Shaw Library to learn more about the effort to Save Shaw Middle School and what you can do to get involved.
The meeting will be held in the basement meeting room and all are welcome.”
2108 8th Street, NW
That was fast – Roy Boys Fried Chicken & Oysters is taking over the former Tasty Burger space which closed in late October.
“Coming January 2019 to the Atlantic Plumbing building in Shaw!” (more…)
1239 9th Street, NW
NO!!!!! A reader reports this morning:
“Smoked and Stacked is closing on Friday. I found out via their Instagram, but the post has since been taken down. Smoked and Stacked confirmed the news when I stopped by this morning.”
Smoked and Stacked opened to phenomenal reviews back in September 2016 in one of the Convention Center retail spaces. Pastrami. This one hurts if true. This one hurts bad. It’s unclear why the social media was taken down so hopefully there is a small chance for a miracle despite OP hearing in person that it’s true. Maybe? Pray with me?
Updates when more is known/announced.
Dave caught the announcement before it was deleted: (more…)