801 O Street, NW
Sad new via Tim Carman:
“I just had a conversation with Cedric Maupillier, chef and owner of Convivial in DC. Much of it was off the record but here’s the unfortunate takeaway:
Convivial is closing Dec. 22.
Many factors played into the decision: crime, location, back rent.
It’s a big loss.”
1901 9th Street, NW courtesy SOST
From a press release:
“SOST, meaning “three” in Amharic language, is set to debut at 1901 9th St NW on Friday, December 13, in the heart of D.C.’s historic Shaw neighborhood. This three-story cultural destination delivers an unparalleled immersive experience integrating dining, music, and community in celebration of the Black diaspora. What once stood as an Ethiopian community center now features a hybrid café/wine bar, a restaurant with a rooftop lounge, and a secret subterranean space for auditory discovery and craft cocktails. (more…)
From the fine folks at Ivy & Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“Oy vey, it’s that time of year again! Ivy and Coney, DC’s premier bar for arguing the merits of Pastrami vs. Corned Beef, is thrilled to announce the return of its most important event of the year, “Chai-vy & Cohen-y.” What started as a joke (and let’s be honest, still kind of is) is back to bring holiday cheer (and maybe a little indigestion) to the masses. (more…)
2328 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending the McDonald’s news and all these photos: (more…)
1921 8th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I visited my regular breakfast spot this morning, Cracked Eggery (Shaw/U Street), and noticed their front door was boarded up. After asking about it, I learned they were broken into twice this week—on back-to-back nights, Tuesday and Wednesday! (more…)
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will hold her election night watch party at Howard University. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures motorists should take into consideration. (more…)
1124 9th Street, NW
From an email:
“I closed Corduroy and Baby Wale this past July to be able to have a little more free time. Over 24 years my wine cellar grew and grew. I have way more wine and spirits than I can or want to drink. Corduroy’s Pop Up Bottle Shop is open this week (more…)
945 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Javier for passing on the news about Livewell Animal Hospital of Shaw. (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
“Dear PoPville,
I’d like to give a shout out to the DC Police Department (in Shaw). On Saturday night, near the north entrance of the Shaw Metro station, about 20 feet from me, someone pulled out a gun and shot it in the air. The group of three individuals then ran away. The police arrived on the scene within one minute of the incident. (more…)
1900 7th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Sandlot Uptown at the old CVS says:
thanks to Jay for sending photos
“Applicant requests to Transfer the License from 71 Potomac Avenue, S.E. to a new location at
1900 7th Street, N.W. with a Substantial Change in Capacity. The Total Occupancy Load will be 500, (more…)