U Street

“Temporary Lane Closures for Florida Avenue NW & 9th Street NW Reconstruction Project Beginning August 9”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Developing: Fire reported in Shaw/U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Legendary craft cocktail bar the Gibson has set the long-anticipated reopening date for Friday, August 13”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

London Curry House (from Bombay Street Food peeps) Coming to U Street!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

This is either a really good sign, or a really bad sign – checking in on Local 16

By Prince Of Petworth


1602 U Street, NW

Thanks to Allison for sending a shot of the roof at Local 16: “They just started tearing it up yesterday”

Local 16’s website still says: “We are temporarily closed for winter “hibernation” and planning to reopen soon. We will post updates here once we decide on opening date.”

Last we heard Local 16 was hoping to reopen in June. I’ve emailed the owner and will update when I hear back.

About Velvet Lounge and Dodge City – Gay Bar(s) Coming?

By Prince Of Petworth


917 U Street, NW

After we posted about Velvet Lounge and Dodge City closing yesterday, a reader wrote: “The new lease is set for a new gay bar.”

A tipster (with an over 95% accuracy rating. update now 93%) tells me that it is likely from the same ownership as Dirty Goose located next door.

Update: “A TDG (Dirty Goose) owner here. We do know the plans for the spaces, but it is not us. We deeply respect the new operator and will let them announce as they see fit”

Stay tuned for when the announcement is made.

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