
1344 U Street, NW
Been waiting a long time for something to happen here in the old Jumbo Pizza spot on U Street just east of 14th Street. Finally some action with Spaceward Burgers: (more…)

1344 U Street, NW
Been waiting a long time for something to happen here in the old Jumbo Pizza spot on U Street just east of 14th Street. Finally some action with Spaceward Burgers: (more…)

OK kids gather round as old man Dan takes you back to the DC of another age. I’m going to tell you a little story about December 19th, 2009. There was a time when organized snowball fights first emerged in DC. Thanks to cellphones, the internet/Facebook and a little mischief word quickly spread. And we hadn’t had a really good snow in a while so folks were pretty giddy about what would become known as snowpocalpyse/snowmageddon (the snow storms from December 2009 into January/February 2010.) ANYWAY, a massive snowball fight erupted at 14th and U Streets, NW UNTIL (more…)

Well this is magnificent. Someone has created an IG page for Solly’s Yuletide Tavern after the glorious tree was put up at Solly’s.
“DC’s Premier Christmas Pop Up Bar”
WARNING: If you go to the IG page – there are disturbing AI photo of Solly’s namesake. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Solly’s (11th and U Street, NW) is of course not a Christmas Pop Up Bar but IS one of the best “regular” bars in DC. (more…)

1926 14th Street, NW back in 2010
And today: (more…)

Thanks to Terry for sending from the 1300 block of W Street, NW.
A reasonable request in today’s notes from your neighbors.

From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the establishment of two Juvenile Curfew Zones.
The Juvenile Curfew Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.
The perimeter of the Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)

1102 U Street, NW
Thanks to Otberbur for sharing:
“Looks like DNA Lounge on U Street has been served with an eviction notice:” (more…)

2009 14th Street, NW previously home to the Gibson
In March we broke the news about “DC’s non-alcoholic LGBTQ+ bar and cafe” – Spark Social House. Well…they’ve applied for a liquor license now.
And will be closed from Nov 24 – Dec 4. On December 5th hours will be: (more…)

1926 14th Street, NW
The good word from Ingle Korean Steakhouse:
“We’re thrilled to announce the soft opening of Ingle Korean Steakhouse in Washington, D.C., from November 24 to December 8. (more…)

1530 U Street, NW
Check out their H Street, NE menu here.
Smashburgers (and more) cometh to U Street soon: (more…)