Shaw

Fundraiser to Support Sumah’s West African Restaurant Devastated by Fire

By Prince Of Petworth

The GoFundMe page says:

“Sumah’s West African Restaurant is a long-standing, loving business establishment in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It has been a staple in the DC community for over 20 years.

On Wednesday, November 28th, 2018, a fire broke out and burned the restaurant down. It is by the grace of God that everyone got out alive and the firefighters were able to put out the blaze. While the physical establishment burned down, the love of Mr. and Mrs. Sumah, their family and friends, still stands.

This is a time where we as their community family should stand up, support them and help them rebuild! They share so much love and kindness to others that heals the soul through their food! It is rare to find people who genuinely love to help & bless others simply through their craft of food. (more…)

Right Proper Celebrating 5 Years in Shaw – Party Sunday with “10 throwback and vintage beers” and more

By Prince Of Petworth


624 T Street, NW then and now courtesy Right Proper

From an email:

“Right Proper Shaw Brewpub is turning 5 next week! We’re celebrating by throwing an anniversary bash this Sunday, December 9th, featuring an all-star lineup of 10 throwback and vintage beers. We’ll be reminiscing with beers and foods from our early days, some that have become staples, and some that we’re bringing back just for the occasion. The party, from 1pm to 4pm, will include live music by a trio from a local bluegrass / Americana band, By & By. Tickets are $40 and includes 5 four-ounce beer tastings, unlimited food, tax, gratuity, and a special anniversary bottle of our Solera Style Flemish Red, Le Flâneur, to take home!

Here’s what’s on tap: (more…)

So You Love SEYLOU? And You Love Pizza? Hang on to your hats

By Prince Of Petworth


via SEYLOU Bakery

UPDATE:

“Due to unexpected circumstances we are canceling pizza night tonight. The good news is that we will have pizza night tomorrow instead, this Friday, December 7th from 6pm-8pm.”

From SEYLOU:

“Thursday evening 6pm-8pm PiZzA NiGhTs at SEYLOU.

Serving whole grain freshly milled pizza, focaccia, salad, specialty non alcoholic drinks and desserts.

Every Thursday evening from 6-8pm. (more…)

Godzilla Descends on Shaw, “Japanese-themed sushi” can’t too be far behind now

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Nate for sending: “Saw some workers milling about this morning and they added a new mural! Wonder if it will be another restaurant haunted by the ghost of Shaw Bijou…”

Back in June we learned the new restaurant would be called Zeppelin from the owners of  Chaplin’s down the block.

“A restaurant that will serve Japanese-themed sushi. The licensee is requesting a Sidewalk Café with seating for 60 patrons. They are also requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment indoors only. Interior seating for 99, with a Total Occupancy Load of 122.”


9th and Q Street, NW

“Some movement on 7th St NW – Yard & Toast?”

By Prince Of Petworth


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.

Looks like Sumah’s West African restaurant on fire in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Don Boyd

Don reports from “1727 7th St NW. Sumah’s West African Restaurant.”

Updates as more is known.

Man Assaulted inside a residence in Shaw Last Night Has Passed Away. Police “anticipate being able to bring this case to closure”

By Prince Of Petworth

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.”

“parking sign shenanigans”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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?”

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