Adams Morgan

Update: Arrest Made. Shots Fired around U Street/Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Joyce Karam

Around 9pm reports starting coming in to us @PoPville:

“Anyone know what those gunshots were near Florida and Ontario NW DC just now?”

“sounded like several gunshots fired near 16th and U St NW, followed by sirens. Any idea what’s happening?”

“16th + V St NW PD confirms they are responding and heard the gunshots from the station. No other details.”

“There are like 10 police cars and a helicopter with a search light in Adams Morgan at Ontario and Kalorama rd nw”

“Police helicopter with spotlight circling broadly from DuPont to meridian hill park”

“I counted 11 shots.”

Joyce Karam reported: “Walking back from dinner, got trapped in shooting near Florida & 18th NW Washington DC.

Police on scene but lot of gunshots fired (at least 4). Chasing suspects now.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in the 1700 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 8:56 pm, the suspect approached the victims at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and began to shoot at the victims. The suspect then fled the scene. No injuries were reported on scene.

On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 31 year-old Chibuzo Onukwufor, of Bowie, MD, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).”

“The Imperial (and Dram & Grain), New Restaurant/Bar from the Jack Rose Dining Saloon Team, Officially Opens its Doors on November 13”

By Prince Of Petworth


The Imperial – Credit to Rey Lopez

From a press release:

“One of the country’s most acclaimed drinking destinations will soon open its second venture, The Imperial, in Washington, DC’s south Adams Morgan neighborhood at 2001 18th Street, NW, on Wednesday, November 13. The experience at the stunning three-floor, 5500+ square foot restaurant and bar begins in the bright, light-filled dining room, where Chef Russell Jones serves Mid-Atlantic inspired cuisine through the lens of southern France. The main floor also features a sparkling raw bar, and drinking bar pouring interesting wines, creative craft cocktails and vintage spirits. Real cocktail enthusiasts can head downstairs to the basement cocktail den Dram & Grain, and al fresco diners can enjoy drinks and dinner under the stars on The Imperial’s two-tiered open-air rooftop bar.

THE SPACE (more…)

Larry’s Lounge Reopened Last Night!

By Prince Of Petworth


1840 18th Street, NW

Last week we were surprised to see Larry’s Lounge had “gone fishing”. Turns out they just missed a permit/license filing. All is well with the world again. Thanks to Aaron for the update from Larry’s:

“We’re reopening Wednesday, Nov. 6! Stop by and see us because we’ve missed you.”

Coming Soon Signage and Liquor License Placard Posted for Death Punch/Shabu Plus & Shibuya Eatery at the former Bourbon space

By Prince Of Petworth


2321 18th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Death Punch/Shabu Plus & Shibuya Eatery says:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 90 and a Total Occupancy Load of 170. Summer Garden with 24 seats. Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment indoors only.” (more…)

“Is there somewhere I can report this besides the police?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live in a co-op building in Adams Morgan that is across the street from a large apartment building. Last night I noticed a light flickering across the street and saw that there was a man masturbating in front of his window, facing my building. He turned the light off after 10-15 seconds and then back on 10-15 seconds later. He did this a few times. It was apparent to me that he was trying to get attention by doing this and that this was the point. This was not just incidental behavior I happened to see–it was intentional, nonconsensual, and creepy. He was watching my building the entire time. I feel very uncomfortable knowing I could be watched by this guy in my own home and that any children in my building could witness this or be the target of his behavior. (more…)

What the heck is happening at Larry’s Lounge – “Closed – Gone Fishing” Sign Posted!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1840 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Aaron for sending:

“I was going to drop in there on Friday after a birthday party, when I got there, they were closed before midnight. Sunday evening came, and they were still closed. It was odd. I went up to the door and they had a sign that said “Closed Gone Fishing”. I spoke with someone who works there that said they got closed down in a similar way as JRs with the liquor license expiring. I am told they closed on Wednesday and had been operating for some amount of time without a current liquor license. The person I spoke with said they may have to reapply for a liquor license from scratch because the amount of time that lapsed.” (more…)

“Cricket on Columbia Rd is Gone!”

By Prince Of Petworth


1652 Columbia Rd, NW

Thanks to Gabe for sending: “Looks like the massive Cricket Wireless on Columbia Rd is gone. Notable is its next door neighbor Federalist Pig. Perhaps an expansion is in their future?”

Like my man James Allen once wrote – “Dreams are the seedlings of realities.” Hopefully.

The LONG Awaited Imperial was Open Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


2001 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Matt for sending: “The Imperial is open! Thought you should know. :)”

Maybe a soft opening or friends and family? Their Instagram says: “Restaurant + bar from the @jackroseindc team. Vintage spirits | creative cocktails | wine | eclectic cuisine. Opening November 2019.”

Some more details about the THREE floors: (more…)

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