1819 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Mission Group, DC-based owners of big bars and restaurants, will add another location to its roster in late 2021 when Salazar, a, 8,000 square-foot three-level venue with four bars levels and a rooftop deck, opens at 1819 14th Street. The location formerly housed El Centro.
As with other Mission spots, Mission Navy Yard, Mission Dupont, The Admiral and Hawthorne, Salazar will be bar-focused. (more…)
Franklin Hall and The Green Zone join Wonderland, Kennedy Center and Ford’s Theatre, All Souls and Bedrock Billiards, Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club, ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.
From Franklin Hall (1348 Florida Ave, NW):
“Starting Thursday August 19, 2021, all patrons must provide his or her Covid-19 vaccination card (or picture of) upon entering Franklin Hall.
A negative Covid test from the previous 72 hours will also be accepted.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
***Masks are still required upon entrance, ordering, and moving through the bar.***”
From The Green Zone (2226 18th Street, NW): (more…)
1301 U Street, NW
Thanks to Nathan (and Taylor) for sending: “We The Pizza [Express] is opening up on U after all, along with the curry house.”
Stay tuned for opening dates on both fronts.
This rental is located at 1730 U Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,200 / 2br – 925ft2 – 2 bedroom luxury apartment (U Street Corridor) (more…)
3107 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
From Suns Cinema:
“Starting this Thursday 8/12 we will begin requiring proof of vaccination upon entry to Suns. If you were vaxxed in DC or MD a digital copy of your vaccination can be found at http://myirmobile.com. For VA, http://vdh.virgina.gov https://instagr.am/p/CSXW42BHfov/”
From Black Cat:
“Effective 8/13, patrons who wish to attend an event must show either a completed COVID-19 vaccination card, photo of a completed COVID-19 vaccination card, or proof of a negative test taken within 72 hours of the event.”
From 9:30 Club:
Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club will join ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.
Thanks to Jim and John for sending from 10th Street, NW between U and V on Saturday. And thanks to David for sending from next to 9:30 Club on Sunday. (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close lanes at 9th Street NW, from T Street NW to U Street NW beginning August 9 through October 14, 2021, weather permitting.
These lane closures are scheduled to start on Monday, August 9, 2021, extending through Thursday, October 14,2021, weather permitting.
Traffic controls will be in place to guide all users of the roadway through the work zone safely. Motorists should expect delays due to the lane closures and are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and road work crews while traveling in this area.
These closures are required for construction activities associated with the following DDOT project: (more…)
photo by W
Readers report from around 10th and T Street, NW starting at 5:14pm.
Update from DC Fire and EMS: “One Alarm fire rear old Grimke School 1923 Vermont Ave NW. Debris and ports-potties on fire which produced large amount of visible smoke. #DCsBravest have extinguished fire. No injuries. Investigators requested.”
Update 5:22pm (more…)
2009 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Legendary craft cocktail bar the Gibson has set the long-anticipated reopening date for Friday, August 13, 2021. The pre-Prohibition style speakeasy will return to its original location after an almost year-long closure due to COVID-19. Customers can expect a menu of favorite Gibson original cocktails from throughout the 12 year history, in addition to the usual offerings of pristinely-made classics. (more…)
Earlier in the week we reported that a We the People Express (pizza) was coming to the former Toku Sushi space on U Street. Turns out the liquor license placard was in error. Also turns out this was a glorious mistake because I learned who actually is taking over the space – London Curry House!!
“menu, decor completely different then Bombay street food . Open until midnight. Theme is London with all London landmarks as decor with spice and flavors of best curries dishes from London.”
More from a magnificent email from Asad Sheikh, owner of Bombay Street Food and Butter Chicken Company:
“London curry house will have most popular Indian dishes from streets of London (more…)