2019 11th Street, NW just north of U Street

From an email:

“We’re now officially open. Spicy Water African Grill officially launched this past Thursday and are open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You can now stop by for lunch or dinner.”

Check out their menus: Read More

1410 U Street, NW

Thanks to Krishna for passing on the sad news from DC Noodles:

“DC NOODLES IS NOW CLOSED

This location has been our home for the past 13 years. We have welcomed you all with joy and pride. We are thankful and grateful for your support and generosity – that truely got us through the recession and Covid. Read More

From MPD:

“Earlier this month, a subject was frequenting the 1900 block of 14th Street, NW breaking windows. He then proceeded to break a window of a Metrobus on U Street and steal some items that were inside. Read More

Thanks to all who messaged us from 14th and Florida Ave, NW starting just after 610pm last night:

“Just watched a carjacked vehicle run into Florida liquors on 14th and Florida. No one was injured, driver fled the scene and all airbags deployed. Window and some structural damage to the liquors store. Around 6p”

“Free2Move, Not a drive through liquor store.”

“The owner (of the liquor store) is a great guy who always cheers everyone in the neighborhood up. Hopefully the community can help when he reopens” Read More

This rental is located at 2022 16th St NW near U St. NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,150 / 1br – 950ft2 – Large [950 sq ft] One Bdm 1 Ba English Basement with Area for Home Office (U St NW / Adams Morgan) Read More

1214 U Street, NW

Back in September we were told: Rebel Taco U Street location will “reopen the takeout window at the end of this month”. I’ve inquired again if they plan on reopening at some point but haven’t heard back yet. Hours of operation for their U Street location still says “coming soon” Read More

2019 11th Street, NW just north of U Street

Thanks to Gordon for sending: “Looks like the former Charcoal Town Shawarma space next to the Greek Spot at 11th and U will soon be occupied by Spicy Water “Authentic West African Grill”.

Spicy Water’s IG says: Read More

This is the former Vivid space upstairs from the Alchemist.

Voodoo Bar and Lounge’s IG says:

“DC, there’s a NEW Hookah Lounge & Bar coming your way! Located at 1334 U St. NW, Washington, DC Read More

14th and W Street, NW

Thanks to a resident of the building for passing on from the building management. They say the Tatte Cafe constructions starts Tuesday and the anticipated completion/opening will be in April.

Stay tuned.

1102 U Street, NW

Remember all that green next to Solly’s? Back in December 2020 we learned that the former expanded section of Solly’s was becoming “DNA Lounge”.

Looks like they’ve opened or are about to: Read More