U Street

Butter Me Up opens Brick and Mortar space in Bethesda, Still coming to T Street “this Summer”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Butter Me Up

Ed. Note: “In Summer 2022 guests can visit the second brick and mortar location opening at 1409 T Street, NW”

From a press release:

“Andre McCain, founder and CEO of Butter Me Up, the breakfast sandwich concept that began as a pop-up in May 2020, is pleased to announce the opening of its first brick-and-mortar location at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Entrance #4). Patrons can anticipate the innovative, yet familiar breakfast staples from the Shaw pop-up along with new additions that will be exclusive to this location. (more…)

Update: One arrest made re: the Shooting. Shooting and Two Stabbings on U Street Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


10th and U Street, NW

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0156 hours in the 1000 block of U Street NW. No lookout”

and: “Alert: Stabbing Investigation at 2300 hours in the 1300 block of U Street NW.”

and: “Alert: Stabbing Investigation at 0315 hours in the 900 block of U Street NW. No lookout.”

Update from MPD: (more…)

“Another 12 and U ruckus”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD: “Members of 3D were able to stop and arrest one of the many illegal ATV operators on U Street. He was found in possession of a loaded handgun and illegal narcotics. He was arrested and his ATV was seized.”

“Dear PoPville,

All I could see was an ATV being searched, a man in handcuffs and foot cuffs on the curb and 8 police cars and one ambulance. They cautioned off the whole area. This was around 11 PM (Thursday.) Started a bit earlier.” (more…)

“Modern Caribbean Restaurant St. James Opens Today” on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Shots Fired, Again, at 12th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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”

Shooting/Shots Fired reported around 12th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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.

“After a long five months hiatus, the Brixton is back starting this Friday at 5pm!”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Looking for pictures of the tree that fell on our car”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

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