1970 2nd St, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Cookies Corner installing illegal, unpermitted ATM Machine in their front yard. Hoping you will join me in reaching out to DCRA, our ANC commissioner Brian Footer ([email protected] and [email protected]), and council member Brianne Nadeau ([email protected]) to get this removed.”
501 Florida Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Paying homage to one of the most iconic bartending films – “Cocktail” – The Royal in LeDroit Park is flashing back to the 1980s for the latest installment of its monthly “Royal Knights” spirits exploration series, complete with the decade’s most infamous drinks – sans Tom Cruise but with plenty of flair. On Monday, December 12, guest bartenders Will Alvarez and Jake Kenny of renowned cocktail bar Columbia Room, along with The Royal’s former beverage director Horus Alvarez, who is returning to DC for just one night, will shake up their own spins on charmingly tacky film-inspired drinks of the 80s from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
“Cocktail” has inspired a generation of professional bartenders for the last 30 years. And “Royal Knights” will resurrect this bygone era, as Will Alvarez, Jake Kenny and Horus Alvarez take guests back in time to the age of flair bartending. The menu features eight cocktails (all $8), inspired by everything from the first drink Cruise is asked to make (the Cuba Libre), Cruise’s go-to hangover cure (the Red Eye), Tiki culture, and of course, many of the decade’s infamous cocktails such as the Sex On The Beach, Long Island Iced Tea, Appletini and Midori Sour.
Will and Jake, who bartend at the award-winning Columbia Room, have collaborated on the following cocktails: (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending word that beautiful “virtual unicorn we looked at in late October sold for $215k over asking at $1,113,500. Pretty much what most commenters thought would happen. Congrats to the sellers and new owners! If you missed it the first time you can still see the virtual tour here.
2nd and Elm Street, NW
A reader reports:
“Apparently a cookie joint is coming to bdale where the old market was. (Pretty close to grassroots but we’ll see how they do.)”
Sometimes we must laugh in the face of sadness (but I do hope they somehow find the bird.) A reader passes on:
“Apparently someone in LeDroit Park lost a bird. The sign was up at 6th & T St NW. If anyone sees a bird…”
via google maps
From MPD around 8pm Sunday night:
“Rob F& V / 300 block of U St, NW LOF: (1) male dressed as turtle green and yellow color/ (1) W/F 22-25 YOA & (1)B/M dressed up as a skeleton“
“Dear PoPville,
I walk by this gorgeous house every other day. I posted a pic of this house on Instagram and called this projection a cupola. My friend disagreed. We’re not sure what this architectural feature is called. If it is not a cupola what the Helen of Troy is it? Any historical significance? What’s the practical reason for this type of addition?”
2nd and Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Ruben for sending: “DCity Smokehouse getting close.”
Digging the decor?
Back in March 2013
207 Florida Avenue, NW
The placard posted out front says The Darkroom will be:
“A new retailer class ‘C’ Tavern with 90 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 144. Applicant has also requested an Entertainment Endorsement to include dancing.”
This is the former Aida sales and service store:
Right next door to the new DCity Smokehouse space coming soon. Updates on both fronts as they get closer to opening.
2nd and Florida Ave, NW
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two suspects in connection with a Kidnapping and First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred in the 600 block of T Street, Northwest.
On Saturday, July 31, 2016, at approximately 12:00 am, while walking in the area of 600 T Street, Northwest, the victim was approached by two suspects. The suspects kidnapped the victim, and took her to the rear of the 3200 block of 28th Street, Southeast, where she was sexually assaulted.
The suspects are described as:
Suspect one is described as a black male, in his late twenties to early thirties in age, light complexion, low haircut, wearing a brown polo style shirt, blue jeans, and a hat.
Suspect two is described as a black male, in his late twenties to early thirties in age, dark complexion, low haircut, and plastic black oval shaped eyeglasses.
Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”
via google maps
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating three suspects in connection with a kidnapping and sexual assault offense that occurred in the area of Montana and Saratoga Avenue, Northeast.
On Thursday, July 28, 2016, at approximately 8:00 am, while walking in the area of Montana Avenue, Northeast, the victim was abducted by three suspects. The suspects were last seen operating a dark colored SUV or van, where they drove the victim to an undisclosed location and sexually assaulted her.
The suspects are described as: (more…)