Over the weekend a few folks had a scare seeing Florida Avenue Grill’s iconic sign down. Good news and bad news. Bad news is that the sign has cracked “beyond repair.” Good news from the folks at the Grill: (more…)
U Street
11th and Florida Ave, NW
Kristin reported on Saturday: “I passed by there this morning on the way to an event and either they’re renovating (and replacing their sign?) or something’s up.”
I walked past on Saturday too and the place was full so hopefully just getting the sign fixed, again. Collard Green shortage sign was still in effect too. Hopefully the original sign is restored. (more…)
14th and W Street, NW
Last week we learned that the Valero had closed at 14th and W and it looked like Panino Gourmet sandwiches was next. Alas, I walked by on Saturday and indeed Panino was fenced off. The super sad part was the sign saying – come celebrate Cinco de Mayo: (more…)
12th and U Street, NW courtesy Public Welfare Foundation
From a press release:
“After a seven-year absence, G. Byron Peck’s Duke Ellington mural has returned to the exterior of the True Reformer Building at 1200 U Street NW.
The mural honors Ellington’s deep ties to the U Street Corridor and sits near his childhood home. Ellington played his first paid performance in the auditorium of the True Reformer Building where the mural now hangs. (more…)
1501 U Street, NW
Thanks to Ken for sending: “No more Mediterranean Spot? Or just rebranding?”
Mediterranean Spot opened up at 15th and U St, NW back in August 2012. Previously they were known as 24/Seven located at 1408 U Street. Back in 2013 they added brick pizza ovens at the current location. In May of 2018 we learned that the local ANC had “voted to protest the request for later liquor-service hours.”
Updates as more is known about DC Stone Pizza.
Anyone remember Love Cafe?
1414-1418 U Street, NW
On April 5th we asked What’s going on with District Distilling? on U Street.
District Distilling Company sends via email last night:
“After 3 years in DC’s U Street Corridor at the corner of 14th & U, District Distilling Co. is relocating. While we transition to a new location, our products will continue to be found at your nearest restaurant, bar and liquor store. Please follow us on social media for future updates and announcements.”
They also note: “We are releasing 3 new whiskeys this summer AND more releases to be announced by the year end!!”
14th and W Street, NW
Dan reports:
“I went to Panino Gourmet Sunday and all of the pumps/fill-up areas at the Valero were ripped out of the ground and were gone; some temporary fencing was erected where they had been. Fearing for the future of Panino I asked if they knew what was going on and they conveyed the message that the building would probably be torn down soon and with it Panino. Sad news that I hope somehow isn’t true.” (more…)
Thanks to Chelsey for sending the photo above around 7:30pm. (more…)
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Update from MPD:
“There was no shooting. There was an assault in the alley where 4 individuals assaulted a victim, with one striking him with a firearm. According to witnesses a 5th individual took the firearm and discharged 1 round into the ground to disperse the crowd. We were able to locate one suspect who was positively identified as one of the assailants and placed under arrest, but the weapon was not recovered.”
Will first reported around 10pm: “Something happened at 14/U in alley between City First Bank and Goodwood. Large police/EMS presence. Chopper overhead.” (more…)
