14th and W Street, NW
Thanks to Greg for sending: “Any idea what’s coming? This is just a demo permit.”
Thanks to Paige for letting me know: “New permits up at 14th and W in the old Kapnos space. Permitted to Chris Jamison, of COJE management group based in Boston. Super popular restaurants up there like Lolita’s, Yvonne’s, and Raku.” (more…)
Photo by Rey Lopez, courtesy Service Bar, 926-928 U Street, NW
From a press release:
“In response to the ongoing national fried chicken sandwich craze pitting Popeye’s against Chick-fil-A, celebrated neighborhood bar Service Bar in Shaw is preparing to kick-off their new rotating monthly local fried chicken sandwich culinary series – ‘FRIED’. Beginning tonight, Wednesday, December 18th, from 5pm until close – the talented team at Service Bar will be sharing creative twists on community-centric fried chicken sandwiches featuring some of the DC areas most celebrated chefs. The ‘FRIED’ creative culinary series will launch to the public this evening featuring critically-acclaimed Chef Kevin Tien of Hot Lola’s and Emilie’s. The series will feature a new local chef and their fried chicken sandwich each month for the next six months. (more…)
2047 9th Street, NW
From Satellite Room:
“BIG NEWS: It’s the end of an era — and the end of our lease… On December 31, Satellite Room will bid a fond farewell to our beloved D.C. after a decade of music, trivia and, of course, TOTS. Be sure to come see us over the holidays before the doors close for good. Thanks for 10 amazing years!” (more…)
2012 9th Street, NW
From an email:
“Hospitality entrepreneurs Eric and Ian Hilton are partnering with Andy Brown, whose eponymous Andy’s Pizza will find a new home next door to the siblings’ latest venture, Echo Park (2012 9th Street NW) this winter. The new restaurant and bar, which pays homage to the Hiltons’ D.C.-area roots, replaces the former Gaslight Tavern.
2016 9th Street, NW
Andy’s Pizza (2016 9th Street NW) will serve up New York-style slices in-house and will also offer delivery to the surrounding neighborhood. (more…)
From an email:
“Tuesday, December 10th, Franklin Hall is hosting their first annual Gingerbread House Competition benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank. Great Lakes Brewing Company and Bell’s Brewing Company are donating Gingerbread House Kits for the participants in exchange for a non-perishable food item to donate to the Capital Area Food Bank. (more…)
Ed. Note: The disturbing letter is triggering to some so at their request I’ve moved it after the jump.
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone ever received torn up notes (with threatening content) and torn up dollar bills? One was left on our front porch overnight and it’s very unsettling. We are left wondering if this was targeted or part of a spate of incidents. (more…)
Makes the whole Two Tens For a Twenty thing seem quaint.
I got tons of messages about this on Sunday:
“I was out at the U st area last night and this man was going around giving false stories about a dead phone/asking to put their number in girls phones – but instead was Venmo paying themselves in $500 increments. (more…)
965 Florida Ave, NW
From rendering to reality.
When I was scoping out the new Philly pizza/Italian joint coming to down the block, I was amazed how much progress had been made at the development next door: (more…)
A reader reports just after 4pm:
“Multi car accident on U street between 11 and 12 10th and 11th. Road is closed.”
1017 U Street, NW
Thanks to Melanie for sharing the good news about Cafe U: “Bagels, baklava, guava turnovers, espresso drinks,tea and drip coffee.” (more…)