711 Florida Ave, NW photo by Max Schechter
From a press release:
“The team behind Capo Italian Deli (715 Florida Ave NW) is bringing D.C. authentic Mexican street tacos via their new late night eatery, Los Cinco Tacos (711 Florida Ave NW). The program is spearheaded by Jose Candelero, who has been our Director of Kitchen Operations for six years. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, Los Cinco Tacos is Jose’s ode to the tacos of his youth, with recipes passed down from his grandmother. (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sending:
“Los Cinco Tacos has soft opened next to Capo Deli. Eventually they will be open until 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays (like Capo Deli.) Hard open is Friday” (more…)
Jason wrote: “Looks fatal. Gun fire about 9:50pm. Girard St, just west of 14th, NW.”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1400 block of Girard Street N.W.. Lookout for a black, male, white shirt and blue shorts”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in the 1400 block of Girard Street, Northwest. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Someone at Chaplin’s parks his very large Mercedes SUV in the same tow away zone located directly in front of the main entrance at the corner of 9th and P St, NW every time they visit and/or is working at the location. They are not loading/unloading; rather they park there the entire day. The place where they park is clearly marked as NO STANDING OR PARKING ANYTIME, yet every time I pass the restaurant, the same black SUV that belongs to them is illegally parked and to the best of my knowledge, has not received a ticket or been towed for parking illegally. This illegal parking creates a potentially dangerous situation should emergency vehicles like fire and/or EMS need to access Chaplin’s or the surrounding structures. (more…)
1923 9th Street, NW
Last week we learned that: “RUSH—an all new gay bar coming soon to 9th & U!” (more…)
804 V Street, NW
In April we passed on a report that “a restaurant called MITA coming to the old Declaration space.”
The liquor license posted says: (more…)
This rental is located at 1924 8th St NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
Thanks to Alex for sending the update above. Death and Co. is taking over the former Columbia Room space at 124 Blagden Alley NW.
1601 14th Street, NW photo courtesy Le Diplomate
From an email:
“We wanted to make sure that Le Diplomate’s annual extravaganza in celebration of Bastille Day is on your radar this year. On Friday, July 14, the District’s favorite French brasserie promises to deliver a day imbued with unmatched joie de vivre, blending entertainment and gastronomy to celebrate France’s national holiday. (more…)
photo by cathgelb
Thanks to “A hit and run did this to 7 parked cars last night…Q st NW btw 6th and 7th”
Kristen also sends a couple of photos from Monday night/early Tuesday morning: (more…)