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Black and Orange becoming/becomes Bo$$ Burger & Breakfast at 14th and U St, NW

Published March 23, 2015 at 10:00AM

1931 14th St, NW

Last week a reader noted that Black and Orange burgers had closed at 14th and U St, NW. A number of commenters and twitter followers wrote that it still looked open. On Saturday Charles wrote:

“I just ate at the 14th and U location last night… There were also no signs that it was going to shut down in any way”

Last week I also noted that Black and Orange’s phone was disconnected and their website was down. Another subtle sign that Black and Orange is no more:

So I stopped by on Sunday to see what was up. Though they were closed at the time – it appears we have a name change going on:

Bo$$ Burger & Breakfast it is. Or soon will be.

14th Street looking south toward Elysium development:

#burgers

A Miracle No one Hurt After Bricks Fall from St. Ex Building – They’ve Reopened, Enter Through Side Door

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 22, 2015 at 1:46PM

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14th and T Street, NW

@dcprintchick tweeted us Saturday around 4:30pm:

“@PoPville Huge chunk of brick @ top of St Ex bldg just crashed down. Giant noise; no injuries but beware sidewalk!”

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@AbingdonSciGuy also tweeted us yesterday:

“@PoPville I saw (and heard) this earlier… The people below were very lucky.”

I stopped this morning and was told St. Ex has reopened but the front entrance obviously remains cordoned off so enter through the side.

Sunday morning

Bizarre Late Night Solicitation – Reason for Concern?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 18, 2015 at 11:25AM

“Dear PoPville,

We live near 14th and T, and we had a strange solicitation Monday night that was a bit disconcerting. Shortly after 11pm, a woman rang our doorbell. When we asked who it was, the woman said, “I’d like to say a prayer for your business.” We said, “We’re not interested,” and she left. Immediately afterwards, I heard a car speed off, though that could be coincidental. My husband went outside to see if she’d left anything or if she was knocking on a neighbor’s door, but she was gone.

Obviously, our home is in no way related to a place of business, so this is perplexing. We are wondering whether anyone else has encountered this woman, and if so, has there been any follow up incident? We can’t make heads or tails of it, and we are wondering whether to be concerned in any way.”

Black and Orange Burgers Closes at 14th and U St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 18, 2015 at 10:55AM | Updated March 22, 2015 at 1:28PM

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1931 14th St, NW

@GrahamCC tweets us:

“@PoPville Did you know the Black and Orange at 14th and U closed?”

Black and Orange opened their 14th Street location back in Feb. 2012. Their Dupont location closed in Dec. 2014.

#burgers

50,000 Square Foot Whole Foods for Lot just North of 9:30 Club? Plus Check Out a Shot of the Atlantic Plumbing Building from this Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 17, 2015 at 10:55AM

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965 Florida Ave, NW

A tantalizing comment from yesterday’s Shaw’s Day of Greatness discussion:

“Your wish is about to be granted… Over 50,000 sf of Foods fit for the Whole neighborhood just north of V Street… expect an official announcement VERY soon. The poster below is spot on with location [965 Florida Ave, NW] but the opening will be sooner than 4 yrs…”

Ed. Note: This was the once hoped for Harris Teeter location. If everything is green lighted, how long do you think it would take to get this from vacant lot to new building?

And nearby @DCITYstyle tweets us the below great photo next door to the 9:30 club:

“A little morning tour of North End Shaw’s newest apt @ATLPLUMBINGDC.”

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#Scuttlebutt

Checking in on 14th and Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 10, 2015 at 3:55PM

Almost a year since the start of construction at the former Latino Auto Sales Lot. Like the way the 30-unit residential building (with coming retail/restaurant) turned out?

V Street Monster Pop Up Update – 2nd Unit Under Contract

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 10, 2015 at 12:25PM

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1013 V Street, NW

In January we talked about the difficulty in selling these units. Thanks to a reader for sending word that a 2nd unit is now under contract. The 2 bed/2.5 bath was listed at $799,000. Will update when the final price is known.

Bardia’s New Orleans Cafe Moving to U Street!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 9, 2015 at 4:05PM

2412 18th Street, NW

Last week we learned that beloved Bardia’s New Orleans Cafe was closing for extensive renovations at least through 2016 in Adams Morgan. Now some good news for folks who don’t want to wait that long:

928-930 U Street, NW is home to the former Pelican’s Rum space at the corner of Vermont and U:

Looking east toward 9th Street:

Shooting in Trinidad, Stabbing on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 7, 2015 at 8:22AM

From @DCPoliceDept at 1042pm:

“Shooting,2242 hrs,1300 Holbrook St, NE. LOF: S1,B/M, 30ys,6′,gry& blk Northface, blk mask armed, S2 B/M 5’9 dk cloth”

at 2:08am:

“Stabbing/ 0208 HRS/ 11th & U Street NW/ NO LOOKOUT”

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2015 at 2:55PM

2009 Vermont Avenue Northwest

This rental is located at 2009 Vermont Avenue, Northwest. The listing says:

“This beautiful two bedroom townhouse with hardwood floors, granite and stainless appliances in the renovated kitchen, offers you vibrant living in the U Street Corridor. Located just across the intersection from the U Street Metro and Metro bus stoops you can go anywhere in the DC metro area! A back patio and upper level deck offer outdoor spacing and leaves room for fenced parking for 1 car.”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,600/Mo.