14th and U Street, NW
Thanks to Natasha for sending: “What is coming into this space that used to be a Dunkin Donuts on 14th NW?”
I see a Chase Bank ATM but I very much hope I’m wrong. Emily has her fingers crossed for a Taco Bell. That would be rich. That would be rich indeed. (more…)
1940 11th Street, NW courtesy Lulu’s Winegarden
From a press release:
“The team behind Michelin-honored Royal, Latin-inspired bar and eatery in Washington, DC’s LeDroit Park neighborhood, has just announced soft and grand opening dates for its next venture, Lulu’s Winegarden, just off U Street at 1940 11th Street NW. The communal, bottle-driven wine garden will host a soft opening starting tonight, February 19, through February 27 with abbreviated hours and a limited menu, and grand opening on Friday, February 28. (more…)
This rental is located at 13th and T Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1400 / 1br – 1BR Available in Logan Circle Area (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Early this morning, around 8 am, I was walking my dog down U Street (near the intersection of Vermont Avenue). A guy walking in front of me slowed down, turned around and said good morning. He was very polite. I responded back, saying good morning. At that point, he reared back his leg and kicked my dog in the side, yelling expletives and shouting that “this is not a dog park!”. I responded by shouting back at him, but as he approached me, I realized engaging with him probably was not smart as I did not know what he was capable of or if he had a weapon. I turned around and walked away and he followed me, continuing to scream at me and my dog. As I tried to get away, I realized this was the habitual “dog kicker” that people talk about here on PoPville, so I figured it was best to get the police involved. (more…)
14th and V Street, NW
Amy reported around 6:30pm:
“Two people were picked up by ambluences– one had stumbled down the street, and there is now a lot of blood in the bikelane. When they picked up the one who stumbled down he was no longer moving. The other was in the crosswalk and looked like he had been hit in the leg.”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 2000 block of 14th Street NW. Two adult males have been transported to area hospitals with gunshot wounds.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
14th and T Street, NW
Jenny writes: “I just walked by this on 14th next door to Saint Ex and don’t recall ever seeing this door nor can I find anything about it online. Have a missed something? Menu speaks my language!”
Menu: (more…)
Photo courtesy Service Bar by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“The celebrated team behind Shaw’s beloved neighborhood cocktail bar Service Bar is at it again announcing the second round of their popular monthly local fried chicken sandwich series – ‘FRIED’. Beginning today – Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 – from 5pm until close – the talented team at Service Bar is continuing its creative twist on its community-centric fried chicken sandwiches featuring critically-acclaimed and dynamic husband and wife chef duo Chef Tiffany MacIsaac of Buttercream Bakeshop, and Chef Kyle Bailey of The Salt Line. The series will feature their famed fried chicken sandwich, ‘The Top That’ until March 5th, 2020 – and is a reunion of the two working together on the popular fried chicken sandwich they collaborated on years ago while working for a local restaurant group. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I had a couple of disturbing encounters with who I think is a homeless guy in the U street area. First time was a couple of months ago, I was walking my dog on U street and Vermont. He stopped as if he wanted to pet my dog, and when my dog approached him, he started cursing and tried to kick her head as if it were a football. Luckily, my dog reacted fast and avoided the kick. Last Friday, I was walking on V and 13, same guy was walking, this time carrying an 8-pack of paper towels. When I walked by him, he started cursing and again tried to kick my dog’s head. (more…)
901 W Street, NW entrance on 8th Street
Thanks to Meghan for sending: “Window signage up for one of the retail suites in the new 901W apartment development. This photo is taken from 8th street looking northwest. This is the building directly south of The Wren.” [Ed. note: where the Whole Foods is coming.]
1940 11th Street, NW
From a press release:
“The team behind Michelin-honored Royal, Latin-inspired bar and eatery in Washington, DC’s LeDroit Park neighborhood, has just announced it will soon open its next venture, Lulu’s winegarden, just off U Street at 1940 11th Street NW, in February 2020. Lulu’s will be a communal, bottle-driven winegarden, with two lush garden patios, reimagined dinner party fare with hints of the southwest from chef and partner Cable Smith, and a fun and affordable under-$50 wine list curated by owner and wine director Paul Carlson.
Dreamt up by local husband-and-wife team Paul and Brittany Carlson, the name honors their 8-month-old daughter Lucilla. Paul currently owns the locally-treasured and esteemed Royal, and formerly operated long-lived and loved Vinoteca which closed in November 2019 after 12 years. (more…)