
Thanks to Thomas for sending on Saturday. Captures 2020 pretty nicely.

Thanks to Thomas for sending on Saturday. Captures 2020 pretty nicely.

This rental is located at 2620 13th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,550 / 2br – LOCATION! Incredible 2bed/1bath apartment (Columbia Heights/U St/14th St) (more…)

1825 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Gypsy Kitchen, a new pan-Mediterranean style restaurant and bar, is slated to open later this month on 14th Street, in the former Masa 14 space. The Atlanta-based brand is tapping local talent for its upcoming D.C. outpost, including executive chef Eric Milton, formerly of Think Food Group. (more…)

1624 U Street, NW
From Chicha Lounge:
“The restaurant is remodeled and has new furniture. Also, we added a parklet patio for outdoor seating.
Here current specials we are offering @$6
Margarita
Sangria
Fresh Orange Crush
Fresh Grapefruit Crush
Mimosa
Stella
I have attached our daily menu and current food specials offering. (more…)

20th and S Street, NW
Readers started reporting around 10pm: “what is going on on 16th and V / Florida NW? Multiple cop cars on both corners plus back along 17th and Florida”
at 10:30pm:
“Just rode my bike through 18th and Columbia. Small fires on the road, newspaper boxes strewn throughout, heavy police presence. People were already gone west on Columbia.”
at 11:45pm:
“Protesters have been kettled at 18th and Willard for at least an hour. Whole block police taped off. Chants of “why are we being detained?” breaking out.”
at 12am:
“One protester in medical distress just taken away on a stretcher.”

18th and Willard St, NW
The Washington Post reported:
“Tysean Hoffman, of Alexandria, said the group of marchers numbered about 50 and began to march from Meridian Hill Park (also known as Malcolm X Park) toward the Third District police station and throughout Northwest Washington.
Some marchers lit fireworks, turned over trash cans and may have lit at least one trash can on fire, Hoffman said. But there was no damage to property and the marchers were otherwise peaceful.”
Updates when/if MPD/DC Gov releases more info.
More photos: (more…)

1409 T Street, NW Photo by Eli Yokley
Thanks to Eli for sharing the good news:
“Big news on 14th & T in DC: this great taco shop Taqueria Nacional is opening back up for first time of the pandemic.”

This rental is located at U Street/Shaw. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1497 / 892ft2 – Private bedroom in great townhouse with amazing location by the metro (U St./Shaw) (more…)

This rental is located at 2101 New Hampshire Ave. NW near V St. NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1895 / 1br – 650ft2 – Vintage Charm- 1 Bedroom Apartment with Hardwood Floors (U St. Corridor) (more…)

Thanks to all who messaged me about about the for lease signs on the “new side” of Solly’s as well as the paint job over the weekend: (more…)

2001 14th Street, NW
Looks like Dreamland Smoke Boutique opened a couple weeks ago “Sun-Thurs 12-9, Fri&Sat 12pm-12am”.
Dunkin Donuts opened here in 2011 and closed at the end of 2018.

And down the block a bit: (more…)