
1807 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Tiffany for sending word about the 14th Street location: “Opening October 7 (allegedly)”
Caroline sends news about the 7th Street location (7th just south of T) in Shaw: (more…)

1807 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Tiffany for sending word about the 14th Street location: “Opening October 7 (allegedly)”
Caroline sends news about the 7th Street location (7th just south of T) in Shaw: (more…)

11th and Q Street, NW
Anita writes: “Any idea why concrete being removed (and, workers say, ultimately replaced) after less than two years?” (more…)

via google maps
Nick reports around 8:45am:
“Crash right outside my house (6th and Q St NW) just now. SUV turned into an intersection and struck a small child. Kiddo seems ok (hopefully) but many around were visibly shaken up. Lots of witnesses. This is peak walk-to-school time for parents (more…)

9th and U Street, NW
Thanks to T for sending the “new bike lane going in on 9th st”

And from DDOT: (more…)

515 Florida Ave, NW
In 2014 Thai X-ing opened their “new” location at 2020 9th Street, NW. It’s been years but I still did a double take when passing the original space the other day: (more…)

901 W Street, NW at Florida Ave
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “UNIDO on Florida looks almost ready” (more…)

2251 Sherman Ave. NW and 2047 Ninth St. NW rendering via Howard University
From Howard University:
“Howard will transform the 1.85-acre site, currently used as parking lots for the University, into a 10-story building with up to 500 residential units, 27,000 square feet of retail, and 246 below-grade parking spaces, as well as amenities for Howard University community members… (more…)

1819 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Michelin-starred Chef Elias Taddesse, executive chef and owner of DC’s acclaimed Mélange restaurant, is opening a new restaurant concept this fall in Shaw featuring Ethiopian-style fried chicken.
Doro Soul Food infuses traditional American soul food with Ethiopian flavors. (more…)

Thanks to Jay for sending: “Giant finally collecting carts. Abandoned carts have been a big problem and eyesore for quite some time up and down 8th St.”

900 Florida Ave, NW
This space has been previously home to Ma’ed Ethiopian Restaurant, Lucy Bar and restaurant, Bella Cafe, Climax sports bar and of course was a longtime home to Asmara Cafe and Lounge.
Thanks to NotTheFullPackage for sending: “bye bye DeJa Vu not sure what’s happening, but they haven’t been open in weeks and they just took down the sign.” (more…)