3rd and Florida Ave, NW
Meats and Foods reported some serious construction related frustration on Friday:
“NEBT crews are currently extending the construction staging area far beyond what the plans call for, completely blocking crossing access from ours and other buildings. plans call for the staging area to end at the entrance of 249 Florida Ave. (more…)
Thanks to David for sending from Truxton/Shaw: “Closest I’ve ever been to one. Just chillin on fence. Dog was very concerned.”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Friends of the White Whale Society.
711 Kennedy Street, NW
From a press release:
“We are excited to announce that ANXO Executive Chef Alex Vallcorba will be taking over food operations at ANXO’s Kennedy Street Tasting Room starting on Thursday, October 3rd. Executive Sous Chef Jose Zelaya will oversee food operations at ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar on Florida Avenue, where he has helped run the kitchen since it opened three years ago. Kennedy Street Head Chef Davon Pulliam is returning home to Baltimore for a Head Chef position after working with ANXO through a year of pop-ups, a year opening Florida Avenue, and two years running his unique menu on Kennedy Street. (more…)
Thanks to Angela for sending: “Welcome to the neighborhood Republic Cantina. Related announcement Republic Cantina is open for dinner now and excellent.” (more…)
22 Florida Ave, NW via google maps
A.G. passes on this incredibly disturbing report from the Truxton Circle NextDoor:
“I was assaulted by a woman outside the Valero on Florida yesterday (Monday) at around 6:35pm. The attack was very violent. I was crossing the Valero parking lot and planned to cross Florida Ave when I noticed her. She looked strange to me so I started walking away in the opposite direction to avoid her but she spun around, lunged for me and threw me to the ground by my hair. [warning continued description is graphic] (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 200 block of Q Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wounds to the lower body and the arm.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
North Capitol and P Street, NW photo by Daphne Assimakopoulos
Niccole first reported at 10:39pm Saturday night:
“what’s going on at P and North Cap? Lots of cops, sidewalk sectioned off with caution tape…”
From MPD:
“Shooting in the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, NE. LOF: B/M 6′ wearing grey shirt.”
via google maps
From MPD around 2am:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of U Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Disturbing detail from a twitter reply to MPD: (more…)
My God in Heaven.
From Republic Cantina:
“Come get a ‘Cevichelada’ launching tomorrow!
(That liquor license finally came though..)” (more…)
From an email:
“The largest service provider for homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C., N Street Village, will host their second annual Christmas in July fundraiser on Thursday, July 25, 2019, beginning at 5:00 p.m at ANXO Cidery and Pinxtos Bar in Truxton Circle.
In the spirit of Christmas in July, attendees will sip on holiday themed cocktails, enjoy food and drink specials, and have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities: (more…)
300 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Kevin for sharing last night. ANXO was hosting a “DCAF Cider Release Party & Charity Raffle” (more…)