1348 H Street, NE
Last week we learned Red Rocks would have a grand opening for their new H Street location on Sept. 4th. In June we took a preview tour and had a good idea that the largest restaurant on H Street was gonna be pretty sweet. Absolutely 100% confirmed. Last night they soft opened with a friends and family party – have a look at the finished space and especially the retractable roof:
2nd floor with retractable roof open
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
707 H Street, NE
Looks like Addis Ethiopian restaurant is coming to the former Casual Corner space at 707 H Street, NE. It’ll be interesting to see if they can compete with the hugely popular Ethiopic located at 401 H St, NE.
Big news for festival fans – two of the most anticipated ones have announced dates for this year. First up is H Street’s:
“The 2013 H Street Street Festival—Washington, DC’s premier neighborhood festival— will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013.
Organized by H Street Main Street, the festival will feature over 50 artists and 80 performances on 10 stages accompanied by an array of local, regional and international cuisine, shopping, arts exhibits, educational events, seminars and conversations with local entrepreneurs, artists and community organizations spanning 10 blocks of H Street NE.
This annual event is one of the most popular festivals in Washington, DC, attracting thousands of foodies, art aficionados, wine and beer connoisseurs and music lovers to one of the city’s fastest-growing and most exciting areas.
More than 150 local restaurants, vendors and food trucks will offer a bounty of food selections, including international cuisine, regional fare and much more. The festival will also have several beer gardens and vodka tasting areas featuring a wide array of libations from breweries and distilleries.
The uniqueness of the art and fine crafts in DC is unrivaled and a big part of the identity and culture of the H Street NE area. That’s why this year’s festival will host a variety of art cars, artist booths and installations. These displays are sure to delight art enthusiasts of all types and will allow festivalgoers to interact with displays and talk one-on-one with their creators.
In addition to food, wine, beer and art, the festival has 10 stages with a variety of entertainment, which will feature some of the best local and regional performers in rock-n-roll, rap, jazz, opera, soul music, gospel, Caribbean and more. There will also be pie eating and tattoo contests, live boxing, martial arts demonstrations and many more non-musical performances.
The festival’s emphasis on the distinctiveness and vibrancy of the H Street area extends beyond the food, art and music. Visit the DC Fashion Week stage and help area designers kick off their annual celebration of fashion. Or for a more family-oriented atmosphere, the kids and family zone will be serving up kid-friendly entertainment and interactive events from start until close. The festival will also feature a fitness area, featuring a climbing wall sponsored by REI, as well as other health-promoting events and vendors.
Festival hours are from noon – 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The festival will take place from the 400 block to the 1400 block of H Street NE.”
And then is Columbia Heights Day’s:
“Community celebration features live music and arts performances, family activities, local artisans, food trucks and more
WHAT: 7th Annual Columbia Heights Day
WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 2013
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
WHERE: Harriet Tubman Elementary Field
(Entrance on Kenyon St. NW between 11th and 13th streets)
Just 3 blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro (Green and Yellow lines)
COST: FREE
WHO: Schedule of events include:
Live music and arts performances
Petting Zoo & Kids Zone, with fun games and family entertainment
Morning yoga workshop
Your favorite DC food trucks
Cupcake eating contest
Dozens of local businesses and community groups”
Science Night at The Argonaut:
“The Argonaut
1433 H St NE
August 20, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Free
Every Tuesday night, come to The Argonaut for challenges based on middle school science experiments and science-themed trivia, plus cheap tacos and awesome beers. You could win up to $50 in addition to the glory of being the smartest nerd in the room.”
Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.
From MPD:
“On today’s date [Thursday] at approximately 5:45 PM, in front of 815 H Street NE, a citizen was approached by a suspect who attempted to steal his bicycle. The complainant attempt to retain his bicycle and during the struggle, the suspect produced a knife and was able to steal the bicycle. The complainant sustained minor injuries as a result of being cut with the knife. The suspect was described as a black male, dark complexion, with short hair. The case is currently being investigated by Detectives from the First District.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging to 50411. Additionally, please call 911 if you observe suspicious persons or activities.”
This rental is located at 925 8th Street, Northeast:
The listing says:
“Why squeeze into an apartment when you can have this sunlit updated 1 bedroom, 11/2 bath rowhouse all to yourself? Back yard being converted into secure parking with garage door. Housing vouchers welcome. Gas stove less than two blocks from H Street restaurants,shopping and nightlife. 1/2 mile from metro.”
This 1 bed/1.5 bath is going for $2,050/Mo.
822 H St, NE (though actually located on 9th Street)
Chupacabra recently opened up at 9th and H St, NE. A twitter follower lamented that they were sad they couldn’t get a margarita. Well that’s about to change – a liquor license application says:
“New Tavern, Latin & Tagueria kitchen serving tacos and other Latin dishes. Total Occupant load #96, Seating #56, Summer Garden Seats #40, Sidewalk Cafe Seats #60”
Hours of service hope to be Sunday through Thursday: 8am-2am and Friday and Saturday:8am-3am.
From DDOT:
“Construction work along H Street/Benning Road to ready the corridor for DC Streetcar continues. Stage 2 of the Western Turnaround work is set to begin on Wednesday, July 31 and continue through mid-October. The Western Turnaround refers to the extension of the streetcar tracks from 3rd Street, NE to the top of the Hopscotch Bridge. Elements include construction of a streetcar platform where passengers may board or leave the streetcars with access to Union Station and tracks to allow the streetcar to reverse course and proceed eastbound through the corridor.
Most noticeable for motorists traveling in this area will be a shift from using the north side to using the south side of H Street.
Traffic and parking restrictions and changes are as follows” (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth Investigation Division have announced that an arrest has been made in connection to the Sexual Assault which occurred at 7th and H Street, NE.
On Friday, July 26, 2013, between 12:30 and 12:45 pm, a juvenile female was walking in the area of 7th and H Street NE, when she was approached from behind by an unknown adult male and sexually assaulted.
On Friday, July 26, 2013, 27 year-old Demetrius Littlejohn of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Child Sexual Abuse.”
Maketto (eventually landing at 1351 H St, NE) is having a three month residency at Hanoi House (2005 14th Street, NW – 14th and U St.) Anyone try them out yet?
