14th and W Street, NW
From MPD at 7:35am Saturday morning: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1400 block of W St NW. (more…)
U Street
1314 U Street, NW
I keep forgetting to post that Sports & Social has opened in the former The Smith space on U Street.
Looks like a sportsbook is coming soon too: (more…)
2016 9th Street, NW photo by Mykl Wu
From an email:
“Pierre Ajaj and Philip Stone, two chefs of the popular Just Jerk in Lanham MD have opened up the new falafel joint at the busy 9th & U area.
Located directly across from Atlantis and 9:30 Club (the old Andy’s Pizza spot), Falafel Brothers features their take on the popular wrap. The menu is simple, with four separate falafel choices plus the “create your own option.”
photo by Mykl Wu
In addition to falafels, the menu features manakishes. The dough for this flatbread is made in house comes in four choices: zaatar spice, toum, sesame seed, and a special one with babaganoush and topped with crispy falafel balls.” (more…)
11th and Florida Ave, NW
Good news for Florida Avenue Grill fans:
“Happy to announce that starting today Florida Avenue Grill is now OPEN WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS from 9am – 2pm in addition to our current hours of 9am -2pm FRI, SAT & SUN! Stop by TODAY for breakfast! (more…)
1301 U Street NW
Back in June we learned that Poppin Mess Champagne & Dessert Bar was coming to U Street in the former Bin 1301 space (anyone remember the Mocha Hut?)
The placard now says:
“The Establishment will be a Class C Manufacturer serving various desserts and champagne with (more…)
1330 U Street, NW
Thanks to Oswald for sharing the news “that Enigma will occupy the space that was previously Fainting Goat.”
Stay tuned for more.
“Dear PoPville,
Can’t say I was surprised to see this delivery truck at Le Diplomate this morning just completely drive over the traffic posts, destroying a few.”
And: (more…)
14th and Florida Ave, NW
Readers report: “Death being investigated on Florida Ave in front of Manhattan building between 14th St and 13th St. (more…)
2016 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Halim for sending the good word: “Falafel Brothers Now Open in Shaw” (more…)
via google maps
A reader passes on a witness report from yesterday:
“About 4:25 p.m. this afternoon, three men with guns hopped out of a late model gray Lexus with temp VA tags and robbed a gentleman standing in front of Franklin Hall. (more…)