1805 14th Street, NW
Cork Wine Bar & Market reopened in November. So what’s the good word?
U Street
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917 V Street, NW
From an email:
“Sunday 2/18/18 Vanish Brewery is taking over the beer taps at American Ice Company AND roasting a whole pig from noon – 4 pm.
Live bluegrass music provided by Near Aintry Trio (Only Lonesome).
6 different beers from Vanish will be featured. Specialty cocktails by Jim Beam.
$25 for ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT roast pork with mac + cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, and cornbread. Ticket link: here
Whole Roast Pig. Local Craft Beer. Live Bluegrass music.
It doesn’t get more American than this.
Come pig out with us!”
2013 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“On Thursday, February 15th, The Wave USA will unveil their “Enter Wakanda”, interactive experience and pop up bar event at Red Lounge located at 2013 14th St NW. In celebration of the premiere of Marvel’s Black Panther, the pop-up bar will be available to the public from Thursday through Monday, highlighted by interactive experiences, art installations, musical entertainment and a specially curated drink menu.
The idea was sparked by Wave co-founder Gregory Jackson, “It began as an idea for a happy hour to compliment a private viewing for the movie and grew into something much more important.” Jackson continued, “we saw an opportunity to create the type of experience that would never be created for us, so we decided, if not us, then who?”
In order to complete this experience, The Wave tapped in to the talent of DC residents: (more…)
1515 U Street, NW
U Street Family Dentistry is coming to the former Primp Beauty Bar space (RIP RCKNDY.)
Thanks to Dan for sending the latest plans for the Grimke School and lot next to Nellie’s redevelopment:
Plans – Comm Three U Street (PDF)
Plans Comm Three feb 2018 Grimke (PDF)
Currently:
1923 Vermont Avenue, NW (just south of U Street)
912 U Street, NW (just east of Vermont Ave) behind Nellie’s
Check out some renderings of the two parcels after the jump. (more…)
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via google maps
From MPD:
“Good morning. Members of the Third District are currently investigating a shooting that took place in the area of 9th and V Streets NW this morning. An adult victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099. Motorists and pedestrians may experience road closures in this area while the investigation is ongoing.”
The mayor’s office reported:
“Outreach representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services have been in communication with MPD in regards to a shooting on the 900 block of Florida Ave NW. A Male Victim was transported to a near by hospital and will be treated for non life threatening injuries.”
Shooting Investigation: 900 blk of Florida Ave NW/Lookout for Black male wearing black jacket and blue jeans.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 11, 2018
John reports last night: “Bandit Taco is doing a soft open; just grabbed a couple of tacos and…two thumbs up. Big changes in the space.”
Check out their menu here.
1946 New Hampshire Ave, NW just south of U off 16th
2118 14th Street, NW (between V and W)
Thanks to Hannah for sending: “The old Smucker Farms store on 14th has a new tenant as of a few days ago (not open yet but signs up.)”
Big changes coming:
More photos of the block after the jump. (more…)
This is the former Junction Vintage space.
“District Smoke Factory is a premier glass company that specializes in premium glass products, sales, and rentals. We also offer pre-roll cone filling services, and many other smoking accessories . We are located in the historic U Street Corridor of Washington DC. We look forward to seeing you soon.”
1510 U Street, NW
1946 New Hampshire Ave, NW just south of U off 16th
Back in August we first shared the news that tacos would be coming to the former Yamas space (and Subway before them) at 16th and U Street, NW on New Hampshire. Been getting lots of status request messages and am happy to share that they will be “rolling soon”:
Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)