photo by Clif Burns
Following the good news about the Bloomingdale Farmers Market opening this Sunday comes news about 14th and U Street, NW:
“Mark your calendar and spread the word: @14UFarmersMkt reopens for its 16th season this Sat May 21 at 9 am.”
photo courtesy Melena DeFlorimonte
From a press release:
“Jeanine Prime is proud to announce the long-awaited opening of St. James, a modern Caribbean restaurant located at 2017 14th Street, NW in Washington, DC. The 67-seat dining room features dishes celebrating the diversity of Caribbean cuisine along with creative cocktails and a thoughtful wine list, all designed to pair with the flavor profiles of the food. The modern Caribbean cuisine at St. James is reflective of the region’s melting pot of cultures, boasting African, East Indian, Chinese, Portuguese and French influences and is a collaborative effort between Prime, Cane culinary veteran Emma Hernandez, and Alfredo Romero Contreras, St. James’ newly appointed chef, who joins the team from Fiola Mare. St. James features a 14-seat bar with plans for a 12-seat seasonal patio in the coming months. Opening is planned for Tuesday, May 17, with dinner service starting at 5:30 p.m. (more…)
12th and U Street, NW
Readers reported: “another shooting on U st between 12th and 13th at 2:45am.”
“about 10 gunshots fired at 12th and U. I hope no one was hurt. Also that’s the second time this week.”
“~10 loud shots in quick succession. I’m at 13/U NW. Police came quickly and now have U St. between 13 and 12 blocked off”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0245 hours in the 1200 block of U St NW. Lookout for B/M black hoody”
12th and U Street, NW
Alan Henney reported:
“ANOTHER SHOOTOUT w/ SHOT-UP AUTOS— 12th St and U St NW DC. Police were investigating an apparent shootout here ~2:35 a.m. when a man walked into a hospital shot in the leg, possibly from this scene. Autos and a building were struck by gunfire here.”
A reader reports: “Had to have been 15-20 shots…woke me up, plenty of screaming… I think a MPD unit was already at 12th/U so as soon as the shots started the sirens started”
via google maps
Unclear if related but MPD reported earlier: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0128 hours in the 2400 block of Georgia Ave NW. No lookout at this time”
Updates when/if more is known.
photos courtesy the Brixton
From an email:
“After a long five months hiatus, the Brixton is back starting this Friday at 5pm!
We’re returning to the B.C. (Before Covid) vibe of rooftop frozen cocktails, weekend day-drinking, and 2nd floor DJ dance parties (coming soon.)
As a nostalgic nod, our popular Frosé will make an appearance as well as a few new delicious frozen concoctions. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend parked on Sherman Ave NW on Sunday around 4pm, across the street from the Shaw District Dogs. When we went to move the car today, it was completely wrecked. There’s a large amount of sawdust on the sidewalk and a cut tree up on the stone wall – technically on Garfield Terrace Senior apartments land. Did anyone take pictures of the tree on our car, or see what organization took care of/cleaned up the tree?” (more…)
Thanks to ss for sharing from U Street: “When we dug out the basement of our 1890 rowhome, the crew unearthed an old mason jar, completely intact, that was under the old cement slab. According to the markings on the bottom of the jar, it was created in Harpers Ferry, WV in the 1920s, if I recall correctly. We cleaned it off and still have it. I wish I would have thought about burying something before the poured the new foundation.
It really is remarkable that this thing survived the jackhammering of the cement slab and dig out. Glad the workers saved it too.”
If you have a photo of a neat find from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.
1501 U Street, NW
This space was previously home to DC Stone Pizza, The Mediterranean Spot and Love Cafe before them. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Two dogs were stolen in a carjacking around 12/12:15pm today at 12th and V St, NW. Can you help us find them?
Lily is a white and Grey Shih tzu
Sophie is a black mini poodle.
They are much loved service dogs. Thank you.”
Please sent tips to police at 202-727-9099. The police report for the case is 058414 (more…)
1334 U Street, NW
Last June we learned that The Alchemist would be opening in the former Codmother space. Looks like that day is nearly here with new signage up. Stay tuned for an exact opening date.