Thanks to PN for sending from “next to Tubman Elementary (ironically.)
Today in cryptic street signs.
So does this means 24 hours? Or half a second?”
Columbia Heights
2905 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Dan for sending: “Was walking by the old Bun DC location at Sherman/Harvard and noticed an older couple and some little kids out front pulling weeds and doing some basic landscaping/tidying up. I stopped to ask if they were new owners. (more…)
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Thanks to Elizabeth for sending: “Work on the space has picked up significantly in the last few weeks. This past Friday I was walking my dog after they expanded the patio with new concrete and saw “Buddy’s 2022″ freshly carved into the NE corner of the patio.” (more…)
2420 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Justine for sending: “Not sure if Pho 54 (14th and Florida) is just going thru a rebranding or it’s a new spot altogether” (more…)
photo by Albert Ting
From Makan (3400 11th Street, NW at Park Road):
“Malaysian restaurant, Makan, will serve a special pig roast menu this week, on Thursday, July 21. (more…)
11th and Lamont St, NW
One was the A Despedida (Goodbye!) Tag Sale at Bad Saint in Columbia Heights:
“We having A Despedida (Goodbye) Tag Sale, part 1! this Saturday (that’s TOMORROW), July 16 from 12:00-4:00pm.
We’ll have plates, glassware, silverware, decor and other miscellany.
We’ll also have small bites and your favorite Bad Saint sauces (sate oil, chile vinegar, XO sauce, etc.) for you to take home.
Swing by for a hug and pick up some bibs and bobs.
And stay tuned….our Despedida Tag Sale part 2 will be next Saturday, July 23!”
Ed. Note: Meanwhile construction continues at the corner in the former Room 11, stay tuned for more on the bar coming:
photo by Shaila Manyam
And the other epic line was a “vintage” sale announced on Tik Tok in Dupont: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD around 3am:
“4D is on the scene of a confirmed shooting at 14th & Spring Road, NW. Lookout for a B/M wearing a baseball cap riding a blue scooter.”
From MPD:
“Agents from the Force Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an MPD officer involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in the 800 block of Wharf Street, Southwest.
At approximately 9:13 pm, two off-duty members of the Metropolitan Police Department were in the 800 block of Wharf Street, Southwest. The off-duty officers witnessed the suspect brandish a firearm during a confrontation. The officers voiced a command for the suspect to drop the firearm and the suspect did not comply. (more…)
3400 11th Street, NW photo by Emily Hoang
From an email:
“Thirsty Crow, the Malaysian-inspired sports bar from the team behind Makan, have launched a new summer pop-up series called “Eats and Beats”. Every Monday, the bar will feature a dynamic guest chef who will prepare a selection of bites for guests to enjoy between the hours of 5pm and 10pm. This month will feature Thai noodles from Toh Roong, cocktails prepared by Al Thompson, the Bar Director at Thip Khao and Hanumanh and Owner of Prosper, birria tacos prepared by Chef Marco Salierna of Churros Taqueria and food from Chef Matthew Gaston’s Afro-Portuguese concept ‘Frango’. The pop-ups will also feature sounds from DJ Eskimo from 7pm – 10pm.
Please see this month’s full schedule below: (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the super sad news from Bad Saint:
“PAALAM NA PO! – BAD SAINT SAYS GOODBYE
After two and a half arduous, relentless pandemic years, we have decided to close the restaurant. Our last night of dinner service was this past Saturday, July 9. (more…)
This rental is located at 14th and Otis Place, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$4,200 / 2br – 2114ft2 – Historic Rowhouse 2 bed 2.5 bath (more…)