located above Appioo at 1924 9th Street, NW
And I somehow totally missed it. Looks like they opened November 30th from their Facebook, check out their full menus here, looks awesome: (more…)
U Street
“To recognize the Ethiopian community’s heritage and culture, outstanding leadership and 14 contributions to the District of Columbia’s economy and the 9th and U Street business 15 corridor located in the Shaw neighborhood, and its partnership with the African America 16 community in the fight for social justice and civil rights.” (more…)
14th and U Street, NW via Office for Planning and Economic Development
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) issued the Equity Request for Proposal for the Frank D. Reeves Center site at 2000 14th Street, NW in Ward 1. The EquityRFP will prioritize teams that maximize the percentage, with a goal of 100%, of partnering entities or organizations that are owned or majority controlled by individuals determined to be part of a socially disadvantaged population.
“The Frank D. Reeves Center was at the heart of Marion Barry’s vision to revitalize the 14th Street and U Street Corridors. Now, we have the chance to take his vision further and reimagine this iconic site in a way that honors Black history and culture and gives more Washingtonians a fair shot,” said Mayor Bowser. “With the NAACP’s new national headquarters anchoring this exciting project, we look forward to putting equity at the forefront of the site’s revitalization.”
The EquityRFP seeks proposals that will transform the large site, consisting of over two acres (97,600 square feet) of land area, into a transit-oriented, mixed-use development with office space, affordable housing, and neighborhood serving amenities in a way that reflects the site’s history and culture. Given the U Street Corridor’s role in African American identity, culture, and life, DMPED will prioritize proposals that acknowledge the parcels historic significance and honors both the legacies of Marion Barry Jr and Frank Reeves. (more…)
925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave
From an email:
“We are planning an outdoor-focused fun concept with guest seating exclusively outside. Full bar with local beers only. It’ll be breezy and relaxed overall with a large awning that is open on all sides. Still working through the various applications, design, naming and permit processes. Hoping to open sometime this summer!”
near El Rey, Dodge City and Velvet Lounge
The liquor license placard says: “A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 63 and Total Occupancy Load of 70.Sidewalk Café with seating capacity of 63.”
across the street from Service Bar and Taqueria Xochi
Stay tuned for an opening date this summer.
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Readers reported: “sounded like a bunch of shots at 14th near U 5 min ago, now several police cars there.”
“U and 14th NW at 1:45 a.m. Wasn’t fireworks. Shots may have hit a vehicle.”
“Three shots fired by a moving car at another car at 14th and U NW. I don’t think anyone was injured the driver got out as police pulled up. Cops checked the car that was shot at for weapons asked fir a description then half of the police jumped in their cars going down u street towards Shaw (eastward)
I think the bullets struck the bank and door to a yoga studio.”
“I heard the whole thing and it was definitely more than 3 shots.”
“About 10 shots fired last night at 14th and U. And they came fast enough that it had to be at least two guns.”
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1829 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Noa and others for sending: “The Peet’s Coffee on 14th was closed all of the pandemic and I just walked by today and it no longer looks like they might re open. All the signs of Peet’s are gone and the windows have paper in them.”
Sadly we learned that they’d be permanently closing over the summer. This Peet’s Coffee opened here, in the former Vastu space, back in 2016.
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1409 T Street, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending. A couple weeks ago we learned that Taqueria Nacional was closing their T Street location Dec. 21st after 8 years. Please remember that their new location in Mount Pleasant can be found at 3213 Mt Pleasant St, NW and remains open.
1603 U Street, NW
This was the former home of Whiskey Ginger which closed in 2018. (more…)
This rental is located at 1301 U Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,194 / 1br – 646ft2 – Ice Maker, Cable Ready, Concierge Services (more…)