806 H Street, NE
Last week we noted movement returned to the new organic market coming to H Street, NE. What a transformation:
I’m digging the carrot sign too:
Farewell to the crazy Z-Mart Sign and red handprints:
H Street NE
822 H Street, NE – entrance on 9th Street
“Dear PoPville,
Just wondering: for the last few weeks, each time I’ve walked by Chupacabra (9th St NE between H and I) – whether early afternoon or evening, it’s been closed. Has it closed down? I didn’t check storefront for a sign, I must admit.”
Yup, there’s a sign out front saying they’ll reopen in March. It’s likely due to the weather turning cold and most of the seating being outdoors. Kinda like how Standard/Garden District closes for winter at 14th and S St, NW.
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Went to the ANC meeting last night. Douglass development was there to discuss their plans. 3 floors of retail (1 of which would be underground). Apartments/condos on top. 32 Total units? No parking. Possibly a zipcar spot. Studios – 2 bedrooms. Earliest they would break ground would be February 2016, but this is not likely they said. Will be later.
9730 sq ft of retail on the largest floor. Also, this will have a stone facade, Not brick. This is the old HSDC building.
1104 H Street, NE
From an email:
“¡O CANADA! Whiskey Tasting w/ Mike Goss featuring
Pike Creek Whisky, Lot 40 Whisky, J.P. Wiser’s Rye, & J.P. Wiser’s Spiced Whisky
Two boutique whiskies & two whiskies from Canada’s biggest brand
Tuesday, Feb. 11th at 7:30 PM at Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar
$5, only 35 spots, tickets available here.
and a little more information for those interested
Lot 40 Whisky-
small batch whisky from a mash of 10% malted rye & 90% rye, single copper pot distilled, aged in new white oak
“the quintessential Canadian rye”, Ruben Luyten, WhiskyNotes.com
Pike Creek-
small batch whisky aged 10 years in bourbon casks in a non-climate controlled warehouse, finished in port casks
Silver Medal, 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
J.P. Wiser’s Rye-
copper-collumn distilled, aged 5+ years in 3 types of barrels: new oak, bourbon, & canadian whisky.
Crafted according to a 150 year-old recipe
J.P. Wiser’s Spiced Whisky-
twice distilled in copper columns, aged 4+ years in bourbon barrels & spiced w/ vanilla.
Sooo much better than the new honey flavored whiskeys…”
806 H Street, NE
Back in February of last year we first learned that the former Z Mart space located at 806 H St, NE would become a Chez Hareg Organic Market. They were originally supposed to open in April but there had been very little visible progress. At some point the coming soon sign had also disappeared. I’m happy to share some photos from a reader that show the market is still coming. Updates when they open.
This rental is located at 511 Tennessee Avenue, Northeast:
The listing says:
“Spacious Federal Row House in quiet Capitol Hills neighborhood. Hardwood floors, large bedrooms. Front porch and backyard. Full basement. Parking in rear.”
You can see more photos here.
This 3 bed/1 bath is going for $2,500/Mo.
From an email:
“Little Miss Whiskey’s, Sticky Rice, and Rock n Roll Hotel are hosting the qualifying rounds and championship of our annual Karaoke battle:
6th Annual H Street Karaoke Cup
Brought to you by Pabst Blue Ribbon
Qualifying Rounds:
Wednesdays, 9 PM, 2/5 & 2/19, @ Little Miss Whiskey’s (1104 H Street NE)
Thursdays, 10 PM, 2/6, 2/13, & 2/20 @ Sticky Rice (1224 H St NE)
Final Championship Battle:
Thursday, 9 PM, 2/27 @ Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel (1353 H St NE)
NO ENTRY FEE
NO COVER CHARGE
Anyone can enter by singing on any qualifying night in February at Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar or Sticky Rice. Contestants will be invited by the host via email to participate in the finals at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel on Thursday, February 27th.
This is not merely a talent competition for pure singers, this is a search for performers, so you are encouraged to dress up and get down!
Pabst Blue Ribbon is our official sponsor, prizes include cash and glory so step to the mic and unleash your inner rockstar!”
1425 H Street, NE
When looking into the new sports bar coming to H Street, I learned some sad news for next door neighbor Mike’s Thrift Store. The building is for lease. The owner tells me that he will remain open until it does. The owner is super nice – so if there any thrifters out there – there’s still time to show him some love.
1427 H Street, NE
In April of 2013 we noted that 1427 H Street, NE was up for lease:
““1st FLOOR ONLY is $6,000 / Mo. The 2nd FLOOR is $3,500/ Mo. Whole building is $8,500/ Mo. Property is build-to-suit w/Brick walls. 4 doors: 2 on outside Patio ( Maryland Ave) & 2 on H st. Lease of 5 years available.”
Now a liquor license application has been posted here for Halftime Sports Bar located at 1427 H Street:
“This is a new “C” Tavern. Sports Bar with sports shows on TV’s throughout the bar. Food to be served will be french fries, hamburgers and chicken wings.”
Hours are listed at Sunday from 10am – 2am, Monday through Thursday 12pm – 2am, Friday from 12pm – 3am and Saturday from 10am to 3am. Construction/demo has already started.
Also back in Nov. 2013 we learned that H Street would be getting a huge sports bar called Sin Bin Sports Bar & Restaurant located a block away at 1336 H Street, NE. It’ll be interesting to see if two sports bars survive being located so close together. Updates (on both sports bars) when they get closer to opening.
Halftime Sports Bar will be located a few storefronts west of the Argonaut:
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Alleged Pick Pocket Robbery January 27, 2014 at H & Pizza Washington, DC
“Dear PoPville,
DC friends be on the lookout for pick pockets. On Monday, January 27, 2014 around noon I was having lunch with a friend at H and Pizza in H st NE, DC. Long story short: while we were having lunch a lady between the ages of 45-55 stole her wallet from her purse. An hour later they had already charged over $1200 to her credit cards. Since everything happened so fast I thought about going back to the store and file a police report. A day later the management of the restaurant released the videos to me, at first I didn’t see anything. But upon a closer look it was clear that this lady is a “professional” there are no coincidences in her acts.”