827 Upshur Street, NW
Loyalty Bookstore opens today!
From an email:
“Please come and share the love at our Soft Opening on Valentines Day! Thursday February 14 and Friday February 15 we will be open 12-8pm. We’ll be giving you 20% off any of those last minute or belated Valentines cards Thursday-Sunday. (more…)
8th and Upshur St, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Old Ruta Del Vino to become a Beer Bourbon and BBQ joint with soft opening in March or April said John, one of the three co-owners of the new business.
Ed. Note: Ruta Del Vino closed after two years back in November.
We peeked in to the window today [Sunday] and John came out to talk to us. (more…)
Readers reported:
“I was in the middle of the crossfire with my 21 month old daughter at the time when this happened. We were driving to Walmart on Georgia I slowed down at the intersection of 5th and Kennedy to ensure no one was crossing the street. I heard gunshots and saw people ducking and running. I have never felt or seen anything like that before in my life.”
“I was home at the time with my 5 year old daughter who was too sick to go to school today. I heard the shots and immediately got her and myself on the ground. She couldn’t understand what was happening.”
“The fact that we have to explain to our kids that this just a normal thing is INSANE!! The police do walk the area, they do patrol Kennedy, this is not on them. There needs to be more done, and please lets not have another safety walk.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying several persons of interest and a vehicle in reference to an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm offense that occurred on Thursday, February 7, 2019, in the 5400 block of 5th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:44 pm, the suspects discharged firearms at the listed location. The suspects then fled the scene. (more…)
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
Ed. Note: Slim’s closed for good after a bit of a bumpy ride back in January.
Thanks to Jake for sending the listing:
“Uptown restaurant space available in the heart of Petworth.
Terrific Opportunity for Chef to open their own restaurant.
Corner location–Georgia Ave & Upshur St NW.
Bright, Sunny, Turnkey, Ready to Go. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user John Brighenti
Update: “This ‘Verizon’ gentleman tried to let himself into my home.” Check out the video.
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone else encountered the the youngish looking guys in neon yellow shirts and vests stating they are from Verizon? Three came to my door, in what appeared to be scam. They said they had recently installed new cable in the area (doubt it) and wanted to let me know about new benefits. They continued to ask who my provider was and if I was happy with them.
When I said if you worked for Verizon you would know who provided my cable, they mumbled something about a mistake and were off to the next house. Given that it was three guys, I assumed they were running a “knock on the door and let themselves in” type of operation. What do you think real Verizon guys, or scam robbery in disguise?”
3907 14th Street, NW
From Little Coco’s:
“Little Coco’s Restaurant announces the launch of APERITIVO HOUR, its modified version of the iconic Italian happy hour. Mondays through Thursdays from 5 – 7 pm, Aperitivo Hour is an all-inclusive, unlimited, food and drink offer for $23 per person.
Inspired by our pre-opening trip across Italy in 2015, the team at Little Cocos’ has been noodling over how to recreate the Italian love of pre-dinner apertifs and snacks. Based on the idea that digestifs/bitters such as Campari and Aperol combined with salty snacks whet one’s appetite for dinner, Aperitivo times are ubiquitous in Italy, from coast to coast, city-to-city, restaurant-to-restaurant.
Menu: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD at midnight:
“A short time ago, members of your Fourth District Crime Suppression Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 4000 block of Kansas Avenue, NW.
During the event, 8 adults (6 males and 2 females) were stopped, and subsequently arrested.
A loaded handgun, along with suspected illegal drugs to include: (more…)
inside 3632 Georgia Ave, NW previously home to Walters Sports Bar
Now that we’ve stopped arguing about the curb appeal let’s talk turkey tahini – thanks to Alyssa for sending:
“Had a delicious meal over the weekend. Server was very enthusiastic about the food. Wish them success and hope they stick around.”
Feast your eyes on some dishes: (more…)
courtesy Lulabelle’s
From a press release:
“Lulabelle’s is back! Julie Wineinger, the owner of Willow and Lulabelle’s, announces that after a short hiatus Lulabelle’s will reopen on Tuesday, February 5th at 8AM. “Our team has been working really hard to expand our offerings and we are excited to introduce breakfast and lunch options,” said Wineinger.
The new menu is comprised of several family recipes including a Shipwreck Sandwich, which is an egg frittata between ciabatta bread and grilled on a waffle iron ( a sausage and vegetarian version are available). Wineinger states, “Lulabelle is the term of endearment that my Grandfather called my Grandmother so it was only fitting that the menu features one of her recipes – Hot Fudge.”
They now have several sandwich choices such as turkey, apple, swiss, with strawberry jam , hot ham and brie, and grilled cheese. A vegan sandwich is also in the works and should be available in the next couple of weeks. A collection of pastries plus drip coffee round out the new menu.
“It has been so much fun selecting all the new items for the shop (like fancy sprinkles and retro sodas) but I want our loyal fans to know that some things have stayed the same such as the candy, the Taharka Brothers Ice Cream, and the Lost sock coffee. We kept all the awesome of the original Lulabelle’s and just added more to it,” says Wineinger.
Menu (more…)
11th and Park Road, NW
The following letter was also sent to Mayor Bowser.
“We are writing you on behalf of a concerned group of residents in North Columbia Heights regarding the WMATA owned property at 11th and Park Road. It is our understanding that the District of Columbia has offered $2.1 million for the parcel to preserve it as a dog park but that WMATA must by law take the highest bid. If the city’s offer is not the highest bidder then a private owner will close the park and develop the property. In that case, we have heard that there is a push to turn the Triangle Park at Sherman Avenue and Park Road into a dog park. We would like to explain why that would be a bad idea and suggest a better alternative.
The Triangle Park as currently configured is one of the last multi-use green spaces left near an 11th and Park neighborhood that will see an additional 60+ condominiums added in the next several years within three blocks. Several hundred apartments and condominiums will be added within an eighth of a mile on Georgia Avenue in the same time frame. Residents regularly utilize the Triangle Park green space for church events, yoga, children’s play space, neighborhood parties and leashed dog walking. It is a truly multi-use space for the entire community that is used on a daily basis by the entire community.
If this park is enclosed and becomes a dog park, all other alternative uses will effectively come to an end. (more…)