Every time I think it is completed, it gets better and better. It is located behind the Ethiopian Restaurant, Zenebech Injera, located at 608 Florida Ave, NW near the Howard Theatre.
LeDroit Park
Unfortunately there are now photos of this rental at 607 Florida Avenue, NW but given the location, I think the price is pretty good so what the hell. The listing says:
“Beautiful English Basement Newly updated. This unit is located Directly across from the Newly Updated Howard Theatre ……very close to shopping,metro, and DC’s nite life”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,375/Mo.
Photo by Hipchickindc – May 2012
Thanks to everyone who sent emails about the formstone being removed from the former Frazier’s Funeral Home at 391 Rhode Island Ave, NW. Unfortunately still no word on what exactly the space will become. Stay tuned.
September 2011
From @dcalerts:
“Police Alert- Stabbing 2246 Hours, 212 R Street NW, Male victim, conscious and breathing DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”
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Imagine waking up to this? Def. worse than this. I’m told that 911 was called who said to call pest control. Then pest control was called and they said it was not their problem. Maybe a private beekeeper was called? Scary situation. Ultimately I’m told:
“In the end the landlord finally got involved and sent out a pest control guy. No one got hurt but it was oddly dicy for a while since the inhabitants couldn’t be contacted and the city wanted nothing to do with it.”
520 Florida Ave, NW
I just saw the new cocktail list on the Shaw’s Tavern Facebook page. I’m digging all the history:
54th Regiment Cocktail
The 54th Regiment convened at Camp Meigs, MA in 1863 as one of the first all-African American units in the Civil War. Former slaves freed by the Emancipation Proclamation composed the majority of the unit. In short order, the 54th became one of the most legendary groups of men to fight for the US.
Jim Beam Rye Whisky, Dry Vermouth, Celery Bitters, Peychaud’s Bitters
Shaw’s Fizz
In 1863, 25 year old Robert Gould Shaw was tipped to lead the 54th Massachusetts, one of the first all-black regiments in the US military. He led them in a fateful assault on Ft. Wagner, S. Carolina, in which he died and was buried in a mass grave with his soldiers. Nobility at its finest!
Hangar Raspberry Vodka, Lemon, Triple Sec, Soda
Beacon St. Stomp
On May 28, 1863, Shaw led the 54th on a parade down beacon street to Boston Wharf where they departed to join the war down south. Along the way raptours crowd cheered them on. This drink commemorates that celebratory moment as this legendary group marched into battle.
Sparkling Wine, Tequila, Pomegranate Molasses
$7 Cocktail
Though promised equal pay to white soldiers – $13 per month – the men of the 54th only received $7. C Eighteen months after entering the war, Congress finally granted equal pay to black soldiers.
Jim Beam Rye, El Dorado 5 Rum, Orange Bitters
Ft. Wagner Mission
On July18, 1863, Shaw led the 54th on a fateful mission to capture Ft. Wagner, S. Carolina. Almost assured of defeat, the troops fought heroically. It was a bittersweet moment: despite losing the battle and suffering heavy casualties, the regiment was celebrated for its bravery. Their action led to the further mobilization of black troops , tipping the war in the Union’s favor.
Citrus Vodka, Habanero syrup, Lemon, Cassis, Soda
Carney’s Courage
During the Ft. Wagner mission, the 54th’s flag-bearer was killed. 23 year old Sgt. William Carney grabbed the flag and with his body riddled with bullets, managed to return the flag to Union lines, saying “boys, the old flag never touched the ground.” Carney later received the Medal of Honor for courageously protecting the flag.
Bols Genever (aka Dutch Courage), Lemon, Honey, Wheat Beer, Angostura
Glory
First Sgt. Robert Simmons stated that he joined the 54th to fight “for glory.” Thereafter, the 54th became known as the “Glory Regiment,” a testament to their courage, heroism and determination to win in fierce battle.
Sparkling Wine, Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout, Cassis
MPD writes:
On May 1, 2012, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Third District police officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Florida Ave. N.W. for a traffic accident. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent stab wound. The adult male was transported to Howard University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch is currently investigating this incident.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099.
520 Florida Ave, NW
Shaw’s Tavern saga is finally over. And tonight you can celebrate its end with a beer! Earlier in the week we tweeted that Shaw’s Tavern had finally received their liquor license. Now they announce on Facebook:
We are opening for dinner from tomorrow(Friday) night. We are going to serve only beer and wine for this weekend. We do not accept reservations yet. Looking forward to see you all here.
New Hours:
Kitchen:
Monday – Thursday: Lunch 10am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-10pm
Friday- Lunch10am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-11am
Saturday- Brunch 9am- 3pm, Dinner 5pm-11pm
Sunday- Brunch 9am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-10pmBar:
Monday- Thursday: 10:00am-12:30am
Friday: 10:00am-2:30am
Saturday: 9:00am-2:30am
Sunday: 9am-12:00am
620 T St, NW
Well, we’ve been admiring the renovated Howard Theatre from the outside – now have a look inside. It is equally as awesome, if not more so.
Last night I was lucky enough to attend a preview concert headlined by Trombone Shorty and George Clinton.
I went in with tremendous expectations. Unbelievably, they were exceeded. This place single-handedly kicks up the coolness of our city by a notch or three. Have a look:
George Clinton
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
Today is Community Day at the Howard Theatre located at 620 T St, NW.
And look who else is coming – Vice President Joe Biden, Clinton Portis and D-Nice are going to headline a political fundraiser at the Theatre on April 17th.
You can see the full upcoming schedule of events at the Theatre here.