14th and W Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Up 14th there are several intersections where the crosswalk is now gone due to repaving (and repaying, and so forth). Any intel on when they’ll be restored? It’s hazardous as is because cars can’t tell where to stop and block the entire crosswalk area.”
On Saturday the Florida Avenue Grill posted:
“We regret to inform you of the passing of Lacey C. Wilson, Jr., the former owner of the Florida Avenue Grill @floridaavegrill. In 1970, he purchased the Grill from his father Lacey Sr who founded the Grill in 1944. Lacey served 13 years in the U.S. Marine Corps ultimately as a Gunnery Sergeant and was a Karate Grandmaster. He taught martial arts to numerous black youth in DC at a time when few saw the value in it. He famously defied National Guard orders to leave and defended the Grill with a shotgun for three days and nights during the uprising that followed Dr King’s killing. The Grill was still firebombed but he was able to put the fire out.
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He continued to serve as guide a mentor to our current owner Imar Hutchins. It is due to Mr. Lacey’s determination and spirit that the Grill is now able to celebrate 75 years of serving the DC community. Mr. Lacey was 83 years old.” (more…)
RIP
From DC9:
“The Holidays are about giving and celebrating. They are about overindulgence and spending time with friends both new and old.
In that spirit DC9 is bringing back to life the much lauded Palena Burger!
It’s been five years since the acclaimed Palena closed its doors and the beloved burger graced the tables of DC dinners, and we miss it. Amber Bursik, chef at DC9, whom cooked at Palena for several years and cooked many of those Palena burgers herself thought this was the way she and DC9 could spread some holiday cheer to their guests. (more…)
2015 14th Street, NW
Thanks to C for the heads up: “The Block of Doom continues….”
From Crossroads:
“Located in the lively U Street Corridor, Crossroads’ DC location buys, sells and trades clothing every day, stocking the racks with fashionable finds from favorite retailers and designers. Whatever you’re looking for, they’re sure to have something that will send you home happy.
PLEASE NOTE: This Crossroads location will be closed permanently after December 14th.” (more…)
1209 U Street, NW via Miller Walker Real Estate
Thanks to Jordan for passing on from Verity Commercial:
“Retail tenant, Rush Bowls, secured its first DC location at 1209 U Street in NW thanks to Oyku Hanna of Verity Commercial. Franchise Owner Onur Can is responsible for bringing this healthy meal-in-a-bowl franchise concept to NW, DC.
“We’re on schedule to open the Rush Bowls’ DC location within the next few months,” says Rush Bowls Franchise Owner Onur Can. “Bringing a healthy food concept to our nation’s capital has been a long-time goal for me. We’re thrilled to have business space that we can grow and thrive in.”
Rush Bowls offers healthy meals in a bowl and smoothies crafted from wholesome ingredients and fruit, topped with crunchy granola and honey that taste delicious.”
You can see their menu here.
1940 11th Street, NW
Massive news from Washingtonian:
“The U Street Corridor wine bar and restaurant will close on Sunday, November 24, after 12 years of service. The silver lining: owner Paul Carlson says he plans to transform the space–which includes a front patio and rear outdoor bar– into a new concept with his team from nearby all-day cafe and cocktail bar, the Royal.”
Vinoteca launched the local wine bar craze here in 2007. In 2014 they briefly closed for “a little facelift” and in 2018 we heard that they had big renovations plans I don’t think ever happened. Stay tuned for updates as we learn more about the new plans but be sure to stop by before this Sunday if you want one last sip.
Update from Vinoteca:
“Friends, loyal guests, and everyone who has graced us with their presence over the last 12 years. It was 12 years ago this month that we opened our doors, and it is this Sunday that we close this chapter and prepare for the next. Thanks to all who have supported us over the years. And stay tuned to a very exciting new project coming from @paulcarlson05 + @theroyal_dc team in the new year.
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For now, please come say your farewells starting this Wednesday, with a very special final Flamenco show, and capping off with an all-day brunch on Sunday, “’til the eggs are gone and the Champagne bottles run dry!” (more…)
This rental/roommate search is located at 2323 Sherman Avenue, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1750 / 2br – 955ft2 – One Bedroom Open in 2/2 Apartment (more…)
Whoa, thanks to Owen for sending from 16th and T Street, NW on Sunday. (more…)
Thanks to Amelia for sending:
“Confirming that this pop-up bakery @eatsweetcrimes is a much needed addition on T St. – it’s amazing!” (more…)
One reader messaged us: “Sounded like 7-8 shots at 12:30. Cops were running down Florida from 7th.”
Vera sends the above from “in front of the Atlantic Plumbing building in Shaw tonight”
Another reader forwarded a report that the shooting was closer to Florida Ave.
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the area of 8th Street and V Street NW. Two adults males have been transported to area hospitals with non life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”