1119 V Street, NW
Jeff reports: “Saw the owner of Tacos El Chilango tonight (Tuesday) and he told me tonight is their last night. The Arlington location (a food truck I think) is remaining open.”
A call to the restaurant this morning rings without a voicemail option.
Tacos El Chilango opened in 2012 next to Izakaya Seki on V Street.
Their Facebook says:
“The most authentic, delicious Mexican tacos in the DC area. (more…)
1811 14th Street, NW
Back in March we learned about Commonwealth’s plans. They opened last Thursday, looking good! (more…)
courtesy American Ice Co. 917 V Street, NW
From an email:
“For the first time ever, American Ice Company is hosting a July 4th neighborhood cookout!
Taking a break from our annual Crab Crack, we want to keep the tradition of providing the neighborhood with a spot to celebrate the holiday without having to trek down to the Mall.
Our good friends from Meats and Foods will be on hand with their tasty chorizo & chicken sausages (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 9:58 pm, officers from the Second District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, two adult victims were located. The victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos and video below: (more…)
2123 14th Street, NW
Richard writes: “Rumor has it Yes Organic on 14th Street is closing! Can anyone else confirm?”
Another reader tells me they heard the closing will be: “mid-July”.
I put in a call to the store and they tell me things are currently up in the air, they are still in negotiations to keep the space so nothing is in stone at the moment. (more…)
1344 U Street, NW
Wowza, check out the goods: (more…)
1334 U Street, NW
Big U Street bar news. Thanks to Tom for sending word about The Alchemist which appears either to be coming to the beloved former Codmother space or the space above it (stay tuned.) The liquor license placard here for The Alchemist says: “A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 47 and Total Occupancy Load of 50. Licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement.”
1355 U Street, NW
But that’s not all. The former Republic Gardens space (next to the old State of the Union, see awesome old photos here), is slated to become Elements DC. The liquor license placard for Elements DC says: (more…)
1831 14th Street, NW photo by Jeffrey Burka
Thanks to Jeffrey for sending:
“Well, given the historical connection between barbers and doctors, I guess it makes sense that Immortal Beloved space on 14th is becoming a One Medical.”
Immortal Beloved/Barber of Hell’s Bottom closed here in November 2020. (more…)
1301 U Street, NW
Thanks to Max for the heads up. TOKU reported:
“Dear all customers,
TOKU Restaurant will be leaving from U St. location, Saturday June 19th is our last day. (more…)
via MPD
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect and a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in the 1900 block of 9th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:43 am, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)