11th and U Street, NW
From Solly’s:
“We are indeed doing Charity Trivia at Solly’s every Wednesday, same time as pre-pandemic: doors @ 7, game @ 8. we are definitely looking for more charitable organizations to partner with. Please email [email protected] to book your charity!”
Ed. Note: We spoke about other restarted in person trivia options here.
From MPD:
“On July 11, 2021 at approximately 11:00 pm, officers of the First District responded to the report of a shooting on the 1400 block of 1st Street SW. Officers responded and found 3 adults, 1 female and 2 males shot on different parts of their bodies. (more…)
1934 9th Street, NW
This is the former Po Boy Jim space, briefly and before them was home toAxum. A liquor license placard for Vybrations Restaurant and Lounge says:
“The Establishment will be a Restaurant serving vegan food. (more…)
2221 14th Street, NW at Florida
Pizzeria Vetri closed here back in April 2019 (opened in June 2016.) But pizza is coming back!A new liquor license placard for Slice & Pie/Lucy says:
“A new class C Tavern serving pizza and light fare. (more…)
1901 14th Street, NW
The Matchbox closed here back in September 2020. Mi Vida opened a location at the Wharf back in 2018. Check out the menu here.
The liquor license placard says:
“A new restaurant serving Mexican cuisine. Seating capacity of 300, and Total Occupancy Load of 350. (more…)
This rental is located at 1926 17th St NW near U St. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,850 / 500ft2 – SPECTACULAR RENOVATED DUPONT STUDIO – HWF, SS Appl, HC, W/D in unit (Dupont U Street Logan) (more…)
1119 V Street, NW
Jeff reports: “Saw the owner of Tacos El Chilango tonight (Tuesday) and he told me tonight is their last night. The Arlington location (a food truck I think) is remaining open.”
A call to the restaurant this morning rings without a voicemail option.
Tacos El Chilango opened in 2012 next to Izakaya Seki on V Street.
Their Facebook says:
“The most authentic, delicious Mexican tacos in the DC area. (more…)
1811 14th Street, NW
Back in March we learned about Commonwealth’s plans. They opened last Thursday, looking good! (more…)
courtesy American Ice Co. 917 V Street, NW
From an email:
“For the first time ever, American Ice Company is hosting a July 4th neighborhood cookout!
Taking a break from our annual Crab Crack, we want to keep the tradition of providing the neighborhood with a spot to celebrate the holiday without having to trek down to the Mall.
Our good friends from Meats and Foods will be on hand with their tasty chorizo & chicken sausages (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 9:58 pm, officers from the Second District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, two adult victims were located. The victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos and video below: (more…)