“Dear PoPville,
I was sitting in the outside dining area of Colada Shop on 14th and T St NW (Monday) at 4.15 pm when an individual in a ski mask started harassing the woman sitting behind me and then later myself, asking for money and verbally abusing us for not helping him. He slammed her laptop down and intimidated her and then came over to me. (more…)
Possibly coming to 917-915 U Street, NW?
Thanks to Sarah for sharing: “New paint job on the old Dodge City/Velvet Lounge space (RIP) looks like new owner will combine them?”
GR sends news about Kiki which may or may not be coming here. Their website says:
“Kiki is a LGBTQ bar in the Shaw Area of Washington, D.C. opening in Late December of 2021. (more…)
Jane sends Saturday night around 8pm at 16th and T Street, NW.
From KANDU:
“We’re baaaack! K O O C H E H ‘The Alley’ Pop-Up NOVEMBER 20th at Cafe U & The Saloon, 12-5pm
We’ve more than DOUBLED our vendor list so we’ve added a second outdoor location to the mix, 1 block up U street from Cafe U – The Saloon is an Iranian-owned non-profit bar & we will be taking over the outdoor space, to make it a Koocheh block party! (more…)
Sara writes: “On Friday night my catalytic converter was stolen from my Prius parked near 16 and U. I know this is a thing but wondering if it is happening to others in the area? Are people protecting their converters? Thanks!”
Unfortunately we got a report about this happening in February and again in September. One reader suggests anyone with a Prius “go buy a shield right now.”
901 W Street, NW at Florida Ave
Thanks to all who messaged us about Cafe Unido. Ian says: “Looks like another branch of Cafe Unido from Panama which has a spot in La Cosecha.”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
1005 U Street, NW
In the meantime check out the menu for the Georgia Ave location not to mention some Thanksgiving goodness.
The note from Oohh’s & Aahh’s: (more…)
This rental is located at 1337 Florida Avenue, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,550 / 1br – A small 1BR basement unit will be available (Columbia Heights) (more…)
2400 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“On October 30th, 2021, Spot of Tea will host a grand opening celebration of their new permanent location at 2400 14th St NW. Founded back in 2017 as a staple of the D.C. farmer’s market circuit, Spot of Tea has spent the past two years serving one-of-a-kind tea flavors and boba out of their NoMa location. Their mission is to create a warm and inviting community of boba-ristas and tea-drinkers, in addition to serving delicious drinks. Spot of Tea will be building on this community-centered vision at their new location.
To celebrate their opening, Spot of Tea will be donating all profits on October 30th and October 31st to four DC-based non-profits centered around the different components that support a thriving community. All customers will be able to choose which of the following non-profits they would like to donate their purchase to: (more…)
From IG:
“Join Kandu and three other amazing Iranian female creatives at the first ever Koocheh pop-up on October 30!!!
More details below:
@chefkooskitchen PRESENTING K O O C H E H (The Alley) a POP-UP!
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KOOCHEH- Farsi; a narrow, specially designed alley prevalent in traditional Iranian architecture.
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Curated by yours truly, in partnership w/ @cafeu.dc (1017 U Street, NW)!
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Our mission is to bring the RICH, beautiful CULTURE of IRAN to DC through the unique interpretations of talented #iranian American artists & makers in the DMV.
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KOOCHEH aims to E L E VA T E Iranian-American creatives & small business owners.
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STOP BY @cafeu.dc dc (a dope Iranian owned coffee joint) ON OCTOBER 30th from 10-3pm. (more…)