2016 9th Street, NW
Thanks to M. for sending: “Just saw on Instagram that Andy’s is closing their Shaw location. Any idea of what’s happening?”
Back in February we learned that Andy’s Pizza is coming to the former Hazel space across from 9:30 Club.
Andy’s writes: “To our Shaw loyalists: it’s been a crazy 3.5 years in this slice shop of ours. We are closing our doors on 9th, effective immediately. (more…)
Earlier this week we posted about the old 9:30 replica looked to be nearing opening and called The Atlantis. Looks like a new opening date has been set: (more…)
815 V Street, NW
A few folks have passed on the quasi cryptic post from 9:30 Club about The Atlantis:
Sounds like the old 9:30 replica is nearing opening and will be called The Atlantis.
A new liquor license placard just went up at the 9:30 Club, which says: (more…)
637 T Street, NW (Florida Ave entrance)
The liquor license placard for Pho House says:
“The Establishment will be a restaurant serving Vietnamese food and soups. Total Occupancy Load is 99 with seating for 99. Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
Pho House’s website says: “Experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine (more…)
1503 9th Street, NW
Ed. Note: This is hte former home of Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant.
Thanks to Jared for sending: “sign posted for Queen’s Bar and Lounge at 1503 9th Street NW” (more…)
inside 647 Florida Ave, NW photos courtesy Gramophone DC
Thanks to Nick for the update about Gramophone DC‘s soft opening a few weekends ago. You can see their upcoming schedule here And a peek inside: (more…)
photo by Scott Suchman
From an email:
“Petite Cerise, a new concept from Jeremiah Langhorne and Alex Zink of D.C.’s highly lauded The Dabney, is set to open its doors tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14.
Translated to “little cherry,” the highly anticipated restaurant provides guests with French-inspired, all-day dining influenced by their travels and love of classic French technique. Part casual neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, the restaurant was designed to encourage the French way of living and enjoying life, or “joie de vivre”. (more…)
7th and O Street, NW
A reader reported around 7:30pm last night: “Another shooting in Shaw 7th and O”
From MPD: “Shooting Investigation in the 700 block of O Street NW. No Lookout.”
Update if/when more info is released.
900 block of Florida Avenue, NW
A reader reports at 9:20am: “20+ cop cars, Trellis House block just north of the Florida Ave Whole Foods”
Update from a reader:
“He got into my apartment (I wasn’t there) and jumped off my balcony to the unit below. The cops broke door my door trying to get in. Didn’t so much as leave a note or business card. Had to cobble together a story from my neighbors and the leasing agent. He’s in custody now.”
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that is wanted for an escape offense.
Kenneth Phillips, pictured below, is described as a 22-year-old black male, 6’0” in height, weighing approximately 210 pounds with a light brown complexion.
Phillips was previously arrested on November 16, 2021, and held in DC Jail on Carjacking and Burglary charges. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, DC Department of Corrections (DOC) staff transported Phillips to Howard University Hospital for medical treatment. At approximately 0830 hours, Phillips was able to escape from DOC staff and fled the hospital on foot. He is currently wanted pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. He was last seen wearing the clothing in the photos below. (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez Photography
A couple weeks ago we learned that, Ambar Shaw would finally be opening March 6th (Today!!) at 1547 7th Street, NW.
Whoa, well worth the wait. See more magnificent photos from inside: (more…)