From @DCPoliceDept at 5:57pm:
“Shooting at 1125 11th St NW avoid the area”
6:06pm:
“Adult male shooting victim at 1125 11th St NW avoid the area”
Shaw
The Craigslist ad says:
“The Tremont
1307 12th St., NW
Additional information: Cable – Laundry Room in bldg. – Tenant may install window A/C unit.
Utilities Included in rent: Heat, Hot Water, Tenant pays Electric & Cooking Gas
Type of heat if not included with rent: Heat included
Keyholder Information: Call Mr. Salamanca (202) 509-6382 for an appointment
Management Agent: The BARAC Co. (202) 722-2100
Directions: South on 11th St – Right on N St. – Right on 12.
Lease terms: 1 Year
Pet policy: No Pets”
I know I’m violating my no posting without photos policy but for $920 – I had to do it.
Dear PoPville,
A question that has been nagging at me: there is what appears to be an Asian grocery 1332 9th St, between N & O, called “Winner Co.” I imagine you’re familiar with it, but a view is here. Over the past six months, I’ve tried to stop in three or four times, but every time (after trying to buzz in — per the instruction found here), I’ve been told that they they are closed. I’ve tried middle of the day on weekends, around 6.30 pm on weekdays, and the result has been the same. Is this actually a store? A wholesaler? A front?
I went in a few months ago and didn’t really find anything to my taste. But it def. had items for sale – like dried fish and a variety of sundries. There was a very elderly couple in the store. Anyone know if they’ve closed?
City Paper shares the goods this morning:
“The previous owner couldn’t handle it, so I’m taking over,” says Siya Sadeghi, introducing himself as the new face of embattled booze-less boîte Shaw’s Tavern during a meeting of the local ANC2c on Wednesday night…
Sadeghi rattled off a number of prior eateries that he’s worked on in D.C., primarily as a builder, including Tabaq on U Street and Haydee’s in Mount Pleasant. But only one he’s ever owned: the former Axis on U.
You can follow the saga of Shaw’s Tavern, located at 520 Florida Ave, NW which closed in Aug. 11, here.
Were there any fans of the former Axis? Axis was located at 1340 U St, NW and is now the home to Bistro La Bonne.
I love checking out the French St, NW (between 9th and 10th) Christmas tree every year. It’s such a cool thing for a block to do together. But I did have to laugh at the choice of wrapping materials used for one of the fake presents:
Sad news for Shaw this weekend. Just a couple of weeks ago we judged Taqueria Mexicana to very positive reviews. Taqueria Mexicana was located in the former Cafe Eagle and former Vegetate space at 1414 9th St, NW. I happened to run into the owner who was on a delivery and he told me that he had to close because the rent was simply too high. He’s gonna look for a new location but he is not 100% sure he will reopen. He may continue as a caterer and in the short term will provide catering on weekends.
“Dear PoPville,
Ken’s Carryout now offers Bulgogi. Not traditional Bulgogi, but good price, ingredients seem fresh and the rice was perfectly cooked.”
Back in Aug. ’11 we learned that Ken’s Carryout was becoming an Arthur Treacher’s at 400 Florida Ave, NW. Anyone try the Bulgogi?
Dear PoPville,
I live in Logan and every weekday, I walk by a new restaurant called Tortino on my way home–it’s on 11st St NW, between M and N, on the west side of the street. For the past few months they’ve been getting it ready and it appears to have opened for business in the last week or so, but I can’t find anyone talking about it on the internets. It’s a small, Italian restaurant. Any intel on who is behind it, any info about whether the food is any good, etc?
I stopped in to the new space as yesterday (thanks to all who wrote in) and I was pleasantly surprised. It doesn’t look like much from the outside but once you step inside, you’ll see that they did an amazing job. It’s two spaces combined. And the menu looks great too. You can see it here.
They’ve been open a couple of weeks but will be having their Grand Opening celebration on New Years Eve:
TORTINO RESTAURANT
presentsBEFORE and AFTER
Our Grand Opening “Theme”
A New Years Eve Celebration
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Featuring a special five course tasting menu including wine pairings and a champagne toast
Before midnight
Dancing and a late night menu
AFTER TWELVE
Join us as we warm Eleventh Street’s charming new Italian Restaurant
And welcome our new
Beginnings
At TORTINO
1228 Eleventh Street, NW (between M and N)For reservations call
202.312.5570
Dear PoPville,
So a drunk guy ran into the back of my friend’s car at about 4:30 this morning! I woke up to someone screaming that a car was on fire in front of the house [9th and R St, NW].
This rental is located at 1824 10th St NW at Westminster:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Unique find . . . picture three rooms stacked on top of each other.
The tiled 1st floor holds the kitchen, renovated half bath, a large cedar-lined closet, and storage area perfect for bikes, etc. The 2nd floor is an open room with hardwood floors, bay windows, a working fireplace, and a small balcony. The bedroom is on the 3rd floor with a closet, shelves, full bath, hardwood floors, and a great view through sunlit bay windows.
You also get a bricked garden area with flowers, rose bushes, perennials, etc.
There is a lot of morning sun throughout the house; a skylight in the 3rd floor bathroom, which also has a full size tub and a washer and dryer. The kitchen has a dishwasher and there are ceiling fans on every floor.
There is ample street parking and the U Street Metro is just one block away. The house is located between trendy Logan Circle and the famous U street/14th street corridor. You will be within walking distance of a Whole Foods, a Giant and dozens of boutique shops, clubs and bars.
The house is perfect for a single or a couple and is available now or January 1st.
Sorry, no pets allowed.”
This “Unique/Petite Rowhouse” is going for $2150.
