1541 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Dave (and Jason) for sending:
“We’ve seen some construction recently in the space that was supposed to be Yard & Toast. Not sure if that was also the one that had its roof cave in a few months ago. Anyway they put up a decorative door the other day so clearly something is in the works. I didn’t notice any change in the paperwork though.”
STAY TUNED.
1727 7th Street, NW
Damn.
Sumah’s West African Restaurant was gutted by fire last night.
Amazing DCFD response. But the restaurant surely is beyond repair. Were there any fans? Updates when/if we learn whether or not they will rebuild.
A reader sent this shot last night of D.C.’s Bravest in action: (more…)
Photo by Don Boyd
Don reports from “1727 7th St NW. Sumah’s West African Restaurant.”
Updates as more is known.
Update Working Fire 1700 block 7th St NW. Bulk of fire knocked down, but still considerable hotspots. Checking both adjacent buildings for any fire extension. Still no injuries reported. 2 more engines & 1 more truck requested. pic.twitter.com/lz0RJyHF7q
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) November 29, 2018
From MPD around 7:30pm Monday night:
“The Third District is currently investigating an assault that occurred in the 1600 block of New Jersey Avenue, NW. The victim has been transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The assault occurred inside of a residence so there should be no interruption of traffic flow in the area.
Should you have information related to this investigation please call our Command Information Center at 202-727-9099 or send a text tip to 50411.”
Update this morning via email:
“Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and our detectives are making significant progress in our investigation. We anticipate being able to bring this case to closure.”
“Dear PoPville,
I got a kick out of these parking sign shenanigans while walking the dogs this morning. Someone who is moving in or out has left these notes in the windshield of every car on the south side of Warner St. They also put up actual official reserved parking signs in the middle of the block which were printed sortofmaybe in adherence with the requisite 72 hours of notice, but my car is parked nowhere near those parking signs. Think this ambitious mover is trying to trick anyone on the block who doesn’t know better into moving their cars for extra space or an insurance policy beyond the spots they legally reserved?”
Shebelle will be located right above Appioo African Bar & Grill. Stay tuned for an opening date.
1924 9th Street, NW (just south of U Street)
inside 922 N Street NW (Blagden Alley) courtesy Tiger Fork
From an email:
“On Tuesday November 27th from 8pm to midnight, Tiger Fork will host its last Night Market of the year inspired by the lively street markets of Hong Kong, featuring a variety of food and drink stands throughout the restaurant.
Tiger Fork will welcome special guest chefs, Kevin Tien of Himitsu and Tae Strain of Momofuku CCDC, who will showcase dishes like Spicy Tuna Roll Tartate with slow roasted beets, big eye tuna, fermented chili mayo and puffed grain furikake as well as Pork Belly Pastrami with squash kimchi on kings roll. (more…)
1336 9th Street, NW at O Street
From a press release:
“Three of Washington, DC’s hottest culinary industry personalities are teaming up to create a new restaurant/bar, centering on sustainability and seasonality. Max Kuller, restaurateur, sommelier and owner of Estadio; Rob Rubba, RAMMY Award “Chef of the Year” finalist, formerly of Hazel; and Adam Bernbach, bar director at Estadio, formerly of 2 Birds 1 Stone, are the dream team behind what will be one of the most anticipated dining experiences of 2019. In an effort to experiment with the forthcoming concept’s food and beverage offerings, Rubba, Bernbach and Kuller are taking over the bar and kitchen of their good friends at Maxwell Park on Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25. They will each showcase four dishes, four cocktails and four sustainable, biodynamic wines, respectively. (more…)
From an email:
“Ivy and Coney, located at 1537 7th St NW in historic Shaw, is proud to announce the triumphant return of the most important pop-up of the year, the amazing “Chai-vy and Cohen-y” Hanukkah Bar. From December 1st through Chinese-Food-and-a-Movie Day of the year 5779, the Manischewitz shall flow, the dreidels shall spin, latkes shall be noshed. Guests can expect a winter wonderland of awe-inspiring decorations created by the design firm The Maccabeasts, while sipping on cocktails custom-tailored to the occasion.
This year’s design theme will celebrate Hanukkah as the red panda of winter holidays. The theme will highlight how both the Jewish holiday and Ailurus Fulgens have played second fiddle to their more popular brethren. Cocktails from our Head Shicker Specialist, John Becker, will run the gamut from “The Fire Within” (shot of fireball, Manischewitz back) to “My Ashkenazi BF or Panda?” (Manischewitz, rocks glass) to “Fur BallMitzvah” (rum, coke). Guests should look forward to pictures of Rusty, DC’s premier zoo house escape artist, and impromptu wiki-fueled lectures on the red panda. (more…)