U Street

Sala Thai rebrands as Toku Japanese and Asian Cuisine on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1301 U Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I called Sala Thai on U Street to place a pickup order of my favorite dish but the answered the phone with a different business name, not Sala Thai! They explained that they changed their name and only have a limited number of their Thai plates available. Luckily they said that they can still make my favorite chicken with pineapple dish but why the change?!”

Toku’s website says:

“We are serving traditional sushi, Japanese food, also some asian foods and beyond. We never stop developing for the better food solution for our customer. Try our signature sushi, special dishes from kitchen, or some fantastic asian foods. What do we have?

+ Happy Hours everyday from 4:00pm until 7:30pm

(Monday-Friday)

+ $1 per piece nigiri sushi from 12:00pm until 7:00pm

(Saturday and Sunday)

+ Signature Rolls and Monthly specials Only at TOKU

+ Delivery available lunch and dinner every day!!

+ Mothly special premium sake

+ Variety of sake that perfect for you

+ Japanese and domestic beer ready to serve every night”

Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)

At Last La Colombe opens in Manhattan Laundry on Saturday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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1346 Florida Ave, NW

On Monday I begged and pleaded, Today they have listened. La Colombe finally opening Manhattan Laundry location on Flordia Ave tomorrow (Saturday)!

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From a press release:

“La Colombe will open its third Washington D.C.-area café on Saturday, October 1, in the historic Manhattan Laundry building, located at 1328-1348 Florida Ave NW. The leading coffee company, known for ethical, long-term trade practices with growers, is committed to a vision of bringing better coffee to more people.

The 1,200 square-foot café preserves the historic aesthetic and features of the space with exposed brick and high ceilings while focusing on customer flow and service. The new café creates a welcoming environment for the neighborhood to gather. The three-building Manhattan Laundry structure, which is on The National Register of Historic Places, originally housed the traction facility for a streetcar company. Later the structure became a printing plant and it was converted into a laundry in 1905. This industrial space attracted La Colombe, a company which has a passion for preserving raw and authentic buildings steeped in history. (more…)

Car Crashes Into Camden Roosevelt at 16th and V St, NW after the Debate

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“Happened right at the end of the presidential debates at Camden Roosevelt on 16th and V NW. Neighbors heard tires screeching and then a loud crash like a trash truck emptying a dumpster. I can’t tell if there is any structural damage to the building, but his car is straddling the surrounding fence. The ambulance is still here, so I doubt the driver is seriously injured. The assumption is a drunk driver, but I have no way of knowing that for sure.

Update since my last email: We saw who we assumed was the driver walking from one ambulance to another. He seemed unsteady, but I still couldn’t tell if that was because he was under the influence or shaken up from the incident. Our building appears to be fine–the fence took the bulk of the impact and two window frames in our gym appear to be slightly damaged.”

Another reader sends a shot from 16th and W:

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“In the system pending repairs” but this must’ve been leaking a loooong time

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Leaky Fire Hydrant Causing Algae Growth. The fire hydrant at 15th and U St NW has been leaking (with an out-of-order sign attached to it) for weeks. So long, in fact, that it’s causing algae to grow on the sidewalk.”

Another reader flagged this over the weekend and DC Water has replied:

“This hydrant is in the system pending repairs. Thanks guys.”

Ed. Note: DC Water is very responsive on twitter (and here) so don’t hesitate to contact them should encounter a water issue.

La Colombe Why Must You Tease Us So? Florida Ave Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

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1346 Florida Ave, NW

Been getting tons of emails about the La Colombe coming next door to the Manhattan building on Florida Ave just east of 14th. Signage went up in June and the space looks ready to roll:

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Still waiting on an opening date – continue to stand by.

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Early Morning Stabbing on U Street; Shooting Homicide in Lamond Riggs

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of 1300 block of U Street, NW Sunday morning by Mike Levine

Mike reported:

“Sunday morn: Police tape up, pool of blood on sidewalk”

Alert DC reported earlier:

“Stabbing at 0351 hrs in the 1300 block of U Street, NW. No Lookout”

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via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 400 block of Riggs Road, Northeast on Sunday, September 25, 2016.

At approximately 2:42 am, members of the Fourth District responded to a call for the sounds of gunshots in the area of Nicholson Street and Kensington Place, Northeast. While responding, they were flagged down in the 400 block of Riggs Road, Northeast and found an adult male, unconscious and unresponsive, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and determined life-saving efforts were futile. The victim remained on the scene until being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 22-year-old Marcellus Thomas, of Northeast, DC.”

Colada Shop, “Cuban-Style Café and Eatery”, Coming Soon Posted at 14th and T St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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1405 T Street, NW

Thanks to Courtney for sending:

“signage up for Colada next to Lupo Verde and Ice Cream Jubilee”

Back in April we learned that Colada Shop was:

“Named after the iconic Cuban-style coffee, Colada Shop is a concept that blends together the contemporary lifestyle of Washingtonians with the Cuban tradition of starting and ending the day. Paying homage to the Caribbean way of coffee, food, cocktails and social lifestyle, Colada Shop will be a casual café and eatery where guests come for the quality and stay for the company. (more…)

Taquito Tuesdays launching at TICO

By Prince Of Petworth

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courtesy TICO

From an email:

“TICO on 14th Street [1926] is introducing “Taquito Tuesdays” – a Tuesday night special including two crispy taquitos with house made slaw, a seasonal salsa, which will vary depending on available produce, and sour cream for $5. The taquito flavors will change weekly, but will always feature one meat and one vegetarian option. Recent and upcoming fillings include chipotle beef, pollo tinga, smoked tuna and chipotle, poblano rajas with corn, and potato with Cotija cheese with a seasonal heirloom tomato molcajete salsa. Taquito Tuesdays will be available at the bar only every Tuesday night beginning at 4:00 p.m. while supplies last.”

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