U Street

“As I tried to get away, I realized this was the habitual ‘dog kicker’ that people talk about here”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

Double Shooting at 14th and V Street, NW Monday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

“‘The Top That’ Fried Chicken Sandwich to Debut Today” at Service Bar

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Dog kicker”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

Lulu’s winegarden, formerly Vinoteca, expected to open in February

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Literary Cocktails at The Gibson’s upstairs bar begins Friday, February 7 with founder, Chantal Tseng.”

By Prince Of Petworth


2009 14th Street, NW

From an email:

“Literary Cocktails, a popular weekly staple at the Reading Room of Petworth Citizen, is coming to The Gibson, the beloved speakeasy and cocktail bar located on 14thStreet to the left of Marvin, in lieu of Petworth Citizen’s unfortunate closing. Literary Cocktails at The Gibson’s upstairs bar begins Friday, February 7 with founder, Chantal Tseng. (more…)

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar is the restaurant coming from the Boston COJE group to the old Kapnos space

By Prince Of Petworth


2201 14th Street, NW at W Street

Thanks to Lauren for sending from the 14W apartment building “The management sent it out to residents to notify them of construction hours/noise. Super exciting news! Lolita’s is amazing. This will be an awesome addition.”:

“14&W has been leased by a company out of Boston. They are opening their first restaurant in DC, Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar restaurant.”

Back in December we reported that a new restaurant from Boston’s COJE management group was coming to the old Kapnos space. Check out some of their Boston menus here and stay tuned for an opening date.

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