9th Street, NW between L and M
Thanks to all who emailed/messaged us this insanity: “Have no idea how this happened. 9th & M NW DC, 12:30 PM” (more…)
Shaw
807 V Street, NW
Ed. Note: Sadly, not the first time we’ve heard about stray bullets hitting buildings in the area.
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Atlantic Plumbing and they just sent an email to everyone that the building was hit by a bullets last night as part of the shooting at 14th and V.” (more…)
515 Florida Ave, NW
Ed. Note: In the begining of January we learned that Thai X-ing moved back to their original location in a Row House on Florida Ave.
Thanks to Aaron for sending “Looks like the chef at Thai Xing is retiring.”
“Dear Thai X-ing Friends and Family,
With a very heavy heart, we are announcing that Thai X-ing’s final day of operations will be Saturday, February 25th. Chef Taw has finally realized his retirement vision and will take a well deserved vacation to tour around the United States. (more…)
1547 7th Street, NW
Ed. Note: We first posted scuttlebutt about this project back in 2015!
1547 7th Street, NW back in 2015
From a press release:
“Founder & CEO of Street Guys Hospitality Ivan Iricanin is pleased to announce the Monday, March 6, 202,3 opening of Ambar in the Shaw neighborhood at 1547 7th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. This new 4,626-square-foot restaurant seats a total of 161 guests. The Shaw opening marks the third Ambar in the Metropolitan DC area and the second within the District of Columbia, featuring the best dishes from the Balkan Peninsula with a modern twist. Iricanin identifies the best dishes from each region throughout the Balkan Peninsula to include slow cooked items from the Northern region of Serbia, grilled specialties from Southern Serbia, as well as seafood specialties from the Mediterranean coast of Montenegro and Croatia. These dishes are presented artfully, with modern combinations that deliver the flavor profiles in a unique way. The award-winning concept is renowned for its Dining Without Limits experience serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch at all locations. (more…)
From Ivy and Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“Free paczki this Fat Tuesday! We will also be selling homemade pierogi with all proceeds going to @hiasrefugees. Come have a beer and eat some sugar and lard for a good cause.” (more…)
7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending above: “New signage up for the rebuilt 7-11 in Shaw that burned down a few years ago.”
808 V Street, NW looking west towards 9th Street
The liquor license placard at the former Hazel space for Andy’s Pizza says:
“A class “C” Restaurant with 59 seats inside the premises and a Total Occupancy Load of 149. Summer Garden with 75 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 75.” (more…)
From Events DC:
“This message provides an update regarding the streetscape construction activity underway through October 2023 on the exterior of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This construction includes removal of existing trees, pavers and base material where the new planters will be installed. New trees will be planted during the spring planting season. In the interest of public safety during this process, bicycle racks are cordoning off the work area which includes the curb lane and a portion of the sidewalk, while allowing for pedestrian access.
Construction work on N Street (between 7th and 9th Streets, NW) will conclude by the end of March 2023.
The next phase of the work will begin February 17 through the end of May 2023 on the 1200 block of 9th Street (between M and N Streets, NW). The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has issued a permit to the contractor for temporary occupancy of the bike lane in this area. Bicycle rack barriers will be put in place on February 16.
Construction on this portion of 9th Street will be conducted in two phases: (more…)
courtesy Calico (50 Blagden Alley, NW)
From a press release:
“February 2 is National Tater Tot Day, and Calico, urban backyard in Blagden Alley known for its crispy tots, is celebrating the food holiday with a one-night-only Build-Your-Own Tater Tot Bar and Happy Hour from 4-8pm featuring $2 off draft beer. (more…)
10th and V St, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The long vacant and oft wondered and complained about old church at 10th and V streets NW is finally actually something. The developer has converted it to 3 somewhat odd but seemingly habitable apartments. (more…)