5010 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Thanks to Stu for sending “they put up signage recently at Rosemary Bistro in Chevy Chase.”

Last month we learned that Rosemary Bistro would be opening in the former Terasol space across from Politics and Prose on Connecticut.

Stay tuned for an opening date.

5010 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Nice to see some new liquor license placards getting posted despite it all. This one for Rosemary says:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 60 and Total Occupancy Load of 60. Sidewalk Café with 15 seats.”

Obviously we’ll see what happens with the indoor seating capacity but the outdoor seating looks promising: Read More

5029 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Jaqueline for sending the Buckaroos update on Friday. Ed. Note: Now the Besta sign is turned around. Back in November we reported that Buckaroos “Restaurant Serving family-style Californian food” was coming to former Besta Pizza space near Politics and Prose and Comet Ping Pong. Anyone get a preview taste?

Peep some early menus: Read More

5029 Connecticut Ave, NW

So how would you describe “Californian food”? Read More

This rental is located at 4550 Connecticut Avenue, NW near Brandywine. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1875 / 1br – 710ft2 – 4 Blocks to Everything You Need Read More

5015 Connecticut Ave NW Photo by Mark Satter

Thanks to Mark for sharing around 10am: “The line outside of @PoliticsProse this morning to get tix for @MichelleObama talk Monday. Stretches FAR around the block.”

From Politics and Prose:

“SOLD OUT: Michelle Obama – Becoming *SIGNING ONLY*

Politics and Prose Bookstore welcomes you to an in-store event with
Michelle Obama
to celebrate the one-year anniversary of
BECOMING

Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m. Read More

This rental is located at 4607 Connecticut Avenue, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1685 / 1br – 740ft2 – Resident Controlled Heat & Air Conditioning, Gas Cooking, On-Site ATM Read More

So long story short – I got a flat tire on my bicycle and was headed to the gas station near Politics and Prose and stumbled upon this awesome, awesome little ADU (accessory dwelling unit) which I assume was once a regular garage like the rest of the houses on the block have. Love it.

Check out some more shots: Read More

4304 Connecticut Ave, NW

For a second it looked like this former dry cleaning space was going to become a Chipotle but that deal fell through. Perhaps a blessing in disguise – stay tuned for Viet Chopsticks opening soon. Read More

via google maps

From MPD:

“Members of the Second District responded to a call for sounds of gunshots at 4500 Connecticut Avenue, NW on the Sixth Floor. Caller reported hearing 2 people arguing in the hallway and what sounded like one shot from a gun being fired. Officers arrived on the scene and found one shell casing on the floor. No reports of victim or suspect on the scene. This case is currently under investigation. Report numbers 19-057048. If anyone has any information please call the Second District detective Office at 202-715-7365 or CIC at 202-727-9099.”