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A few weeks ago we took a look at Mediterranean restaurant’s new paint in the former Love Cafe space at the corner of 15th and U St, NW:
July 9th
The lime green paint job didn’t get much support.
Thanks to all who’ve written in – the lime green is gone! I stopped by this weekend and the new colors look much much better (see top photo.) I also briefly spoke with the owner who says they are hoping to open this week. Good news all around.
From MPD:
“At approximately 1 am, Third District units were called to the area of 12th and U Street for sounds of gunshots. Officers found 2 adult females suffering from non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Anyone with information relating to this event is encouraged to call (202)727 9099 or email me directly at [email protected].”
MPD also tweeted:
“3D Shooting //1200 blk U Street NW // (2) A/F shot //1 in the face 1 in the neck //both conscious & breathing”
Ed. Note: One week ago on July 21st two women were shot at 2:45am by 11th and U St, NW. Three arrests were made in that incident.
1117 V Street, NW
On top of the great news that Tacos El Chilango is opening up Aug. 5th at 1119 V Street, NW – comes news that next door neighbor Izakaya Seki is opening up this Sunday, July 29th! We took a sneak peek at the space last week.
Mackerel
I was also fortunate enough to get a sneak peek and taste of some of the food and it does not disappoint – this is the read deal. For those that missed it last week you can see their menu here and drinks menu here.
Sake and a vegetable dish
Fried shrimp
Garlic rice
The real deal:
1119 V Street, NW
We first heard some scuttlebutt back in April of a taco place coming to the former Italiano Cafe at 1119 V St, NW. And in June we learned that the taco place would be Tacos El Chilango. I ran into the owner last night and I’m happy to share the news that they will be opening August 5th!
1330 U Street, NW
Just got word from Urban Essentials that in September they’ll be moving from 1330 U St, NW, where they’ve been located for 12 years, to 1401 14th Street, NW in the former Reincarnations Furnishings space (14th and Rhode Island Ave, NW.) The president of Urban Essentials, David Schaefer, writes:
“I am very excited to be expanding to a space that will allow us twice as much showroom floor as we currently have and still be in the neighborhood.”
1401 14th Street, NW
From MPD:
At approximately 245 this morning in the area of 11th and U Street , NW, there apparently were two groups of males arguing. Moments later, gunshots were heard and 2 adult females were found suffering from single gunshot wounds to the leg. Officers were able to respond and recover one handgun from the area and place 3 males under arrest in connection to the weapon. If anyone has information related to the argument, shooting or the weapon or weapons used, we encourage you to call (202) 727-9099 or email me directly at [email protected]. Thank you
From an email:
This weekend is our grand finale of our Eat Local First Week, a block party Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. at 1300 V Street, NW including 40 vendors who locally source, over 20 chef demonstrations, four bands, two local breweries and a mobile brick oven making delicious locally sourced pizza. The event is $15 and includes (4) $2.50 food and drink tickets.
One of the owners writes:
“1920dc is really aiming to provide an affordable but cool option over here in the 9th and U St. side of town. We’re bringing great djays, a great crowd and some of the best wings in the
city (in my biased opinion) to the table.
1920dc is all about great music, great drinks and great people.”
Earlier in the month we learned that Trader Joe’s was really coming to the Louis project at 14th and U St, NW. Well, I just got more good news for the development. I hear that a restaurant from Boston called Tico is also planning on opening in the Louis retail space. From their Website:
A place that doesn’t take itself too seriously, Tico has a fun, sexy atmosphere, delicious and unpretentious food, amazing cocktails, cold beer, lots of tequila, cool music and great people watching.
Tico is all about your good time.
Conceived by Chef/Owner Michael Schlow, Tico is a new and exciting style of restaurant; American at its core, the menu is influenced by Schlow’s travels and love for Spain, Mexico and South America.
You can see their menus here.
Any Bostonian expats familiar with Tico?
1205 U St, NW
Every summer the Saloon closes to build schools around the world. This year they are building number 17 in Uganda. Amazing.
Their front window also reveals they not too keen in on the U Street task force:
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No TV (Please Don’t Cry)