A reader sends from Marion and Q St, NW around 9am: “Stolen black Mercedes ran stop sign at very high speed and hit other vehicle. Occupants of Mercedes fled on foot”

Thanks to Kubi for sending from Logan Circle 6pm last night: Read More

1409 T Street, NW (formerly home to Taqueria Nacional)

The placard for Butter Me Up says:

“The Establishment will be a Class C Restaurant serving breakfast and brunch food along with beverages. Seating Capacity of 60 inside and a Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 20 seats. Total Occupancy Load of 83.” Read More

9th and U Street, NW

Update from Nellie’s:

“Nellie’s Sports Bar has terminated, with immediate effect, the independent security vendor hired to protect our guests during Pride Week. Our investigation into the matter is ongoing, and we will cooperate with any law enforcement investigation, however we do not need to wait for the investigation’s conclusion before we take decisive action. We offer a heartfelt apology to all who witnessed the horrific events of this past weekend. No matter what behavior occurred prior, nothing warrants mistreating, and disrespecting, one of our guests.

What we can say is we have heard the concerns of the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities. Nellie’s will be closed this week as we evaluate this regrettable situation, though we will continue to pay all non-security staff their normal wages. In the interim, we will use this time to listen and understand what more we can do to create the safe and friendly atmosphere our guests have come to expect from Nellie’s Sports Bar over the past 14 years.

Thank you.

The Nellie’s Family”

WTOP reported:

“Nellie’s Sports Bar in D.C. said it is conducting an investigation into an incident captured on video Saturday night of a woman being dragged down the stairs.”

I don’t believe related but earlier gunshots were fired nearby at 8th and Florida Ave, NW: Read More

2002 17th Street, NW

Thanks to Jonathan for sending: “A big shoutout to Tokiya Japan, a Japanese pottery+assorted goodies store that opened a couple years ago and has a great location right next to Hana Japanese Market. Read More

1908 14th Street, NW

Thanks to LT for sending: “it looks like, after over 2 years of prep, Lupo Pizzeria on 14th Street may finally be opening! it should be fully opening next week.” Read More

1624 U Street, NW

Back in April we noted that the Chi ChaMercado and Cafe had reopened. Looks like a lot more changes since then. El Secreto de Rosita is “Peruvian food from the mind of Chef @eugene_perret.” Read More

10th and U Street, NW

Back in March we learned of the plans for Americas Best Wingstop. They’ve now opened. Check out their menu here. Anyone take a taste?

If you have a photo of a neat find from your house or place of work please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail.com thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.

Thanks to Dan for sharing this awesome find:

“Found this in my garden while preparing my plots for the planting season near U Street. It was very green and rusted at first, but after cleaning it up it appears to be a brass button of some sort.

So, I did some online digging (pun intended) and it turns out that this is a US Naval Officers formal attire button from before 1939. Read More

2005 14th Street, NW just north of U Street

The liquor license placard at Victory Lounge says:

“Applicant requests to expand the capacity by adding the second floor of 2007 14th Street, NW, including the Summer Garden, to its licensed premises. Read More

1300 block of U Street, NW circa mid-90s. Photo by Brian Liu/ToolboxDC

Thanks to Brian Liu for sharing some incredible photos he took in the mid/late 90s here on U Street.

1357 U Street, NW in 2021, Alice Bar coming. I took this photo in March and they’ve since added a roof deck.

Some more photos of State of the Union: Read More