Back in September we learned a new bakery was coming to 1926 17th St, NW just south of U Street in the former Written Word space. I peeked in the other day and they’ve had huge progress. The owner says he’s hoping for a January opening. Stay tuned.
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From MPD just before 5:30pm:
“A short time ago Officers responded to the 1400 block of V Street, NW for the report of an individual that was shot. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspect is described as a male wearing a black puffy coat and black pants.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact MPD at 202 727-9099.”
and tweeted by @DCPoliceDept just after 5pm:
“Shooting,1649hrs/North Capitol & Michigan Ave NW/1 adult victim.”
Though a reader sends via email:
“Some pretty intense police/ambulance activity on North Capitol Between NY Ave and P on the southbound/northwest side.
Looks like something pretty serious must’ve gone down based on the big police presence and crime scene tape. Took me 45 mins to get from union station to North Cap and S. As I drove by, someone was being loaded into an ambulance.”
Update:
On the MPD Listserve a resident inquired about the New York Ave incident and an officer responded:
“a shooting occurred within that block yesterday evening. The suspect involved in the shooting was subsequently and quickly captured. The case is closed.”
Stetsons was a little roughed up at 1610 U Street, NW but is looking good now:
1914 14th Street, NW
Back in November we learned the Trader Joe’s coming to 14th and U Street, NW was aiming for a February opening. Looks like they’re making good progress and have now applied for a liquor license with hours listed as Sunday through Saturday 8 am – 10 pm. Two buck chuck here we come!!
14th and U Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“We need your help to save the 14&U Farmers Market — and the Post Office at the Reeves Center at 14th and U.
You may have read that the Reeves Center will sold to a developer (to pay for a soccer stadium at Buzzard Point). There is a very important meeting TUESDAY DEC 17th at 6 pm at the Reeves Center to hear from the community about what we want in that new development. We need you to come and tell the city that we want the farmers market to be able to be at that site, that we want the Post Office at that site, and that we need to replace this office complex with offices –not residential — that will create daytime traffic.
The Reeves Center is a huge office complex that supported local daytime business for our retail and restaurants. It needs to be replaced with something else that would support daytime business. We have a very lively nightlife and weekend life, but our businesses and restaurants need daytime traffic.
Thank you for you help and I hope to see you Tuesday, December 17th at 6 pm at the Reeves Center. Please spread the word.”
This rental is located at 2216 11th Street, Northwest:
The listing says:
“This is a very clean freshly painted 1-bedroom unit off of the U Street corridor. Featuring new carpeting, solid wood cabinets, cable ready wiring, security bars plus some off-street parking, this apartment is ideal and is vacant and move-in available. Also, METRO, shops and restaurants are just a couple blocks away.”
Unfortunately no photos of the interior but seems like it could be a good price – this 1 bed/1bath is going for $1,650/Mo.
Last week Fainting Goat opened up at 1330 U Street, NW. Now you can see their beverage menu here and here’s a look at their food menu:
1320 U Street, NW
It was a good run for the Wydown Coffee Bar at 1320 U St, NW. This was their last weekend on U Street but fortunately they’ll be reopening in their permanent digs early next year in the new Louis Building on 14th Street just south of U Street.
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1322 U Street, NW
Nice. From Gingertown’s website:
“It’s not just Santa’s little elves that are hard at work at Christmas time. It’s architects too! Founded in 2006 by David M. Schwarz Architects, GINGERTOWN is a one-of-a-kind holiday initiative that brings together the leading architects, designers, and architectural firms in the D.C. area with building enthusiasts – young and old – to create a town made of completely of ginger bread. And, it’s all for a good cause.
The hand crafted structures are then donated and put on display at local hospitals, health care facilities and community support organizations to help spread the message of joy and hope during the holidays. Recipients of the buildings have included: National Children’s Medical Center, the Washington Home, Martha’s Table and Hannah House.”
Unfortunately public viewing hours ended this weekend. Here’s a peek in the window from last week:
