
1809 14th Street, NW
Current Boutique moved into the former GoMamaGo space back in 2011. They are moving to 1318 14th Street, NW: (more…)

1809 14th Street, NW
Current Boutique moved into the former GoMamaGo space back in 2011. They are moving to 1318 14th Street, NW: (more…)

1357 U Street, NW
We first heard about Alice Bar back in May 2019 but glad to see they’re still coming:
A new liquor license placard for Alice Bar & Lounge says: “A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 90 and Total Occupancy Load of 325. Summer Garden on 2nd floor roof deck (more…)

1602 U Street, NW. Photo by ken_1001
Yesterday we were asked to investigate the status of Local 16 after a reader saw that google had listed them as permanently closed and I begged them to Say it ain’t so. We waited to hear from the owners before losing all hope. And it’s a good thing because I just heard from the owner, Aman Ayoubi, who tells me they hope to reopen in June: (more…)

1512 U Street, NW home of Cloud 9 Art & Smoke
Ed. Note: Almost every weekend, when I walk past here I’ve seen long lines to get in.
DC Fire & EMS reported yesterday afternoon: “Fire Investigation team has determined this mornings fire in a commercial structure at 1512 U St NW was intentionally set. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call our Arson Tip Line at 202-673-ARSON.” (more…)

1602 U Street, NW. Photo by ken_1001
Last night Gloria writes us with the google notice below: “please confirm because I am devastated”

Now we’ve seen some google notices of permanent closures that haven’t been accurate so I wasn’t too worried straight away. Then I went to their website: (more…)

1781 Florida Ave, NW
Commonwealth boutique opened in Adams Morgan back in 2007. That spot is now papered over but they’re moving to 14th Street.
And I though 1811 14th Street, NW sounded familiar: (more…)

Reports started around 1:45pm.
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Working Fire 1700 block U St NW. Fire 3 story attached row house.” (more…)

1405 T Street, NW courtesy Colada Shop, mural by Kilia Llano
From an email:
“Colada Shop on 14th St is reopening its newly revamped rooftop this Friday and will be taking reservations via Tock to adhere to socially distanced protocols. (more…)

10th and U Street, NW
There will be Wings, Seafood, Burritos, Subs, Salad, Pizza, Gyro & Much More… (more…)

11th and U Street, NW
Hear ye, hear ye Solly’s is reopening 4pm Monday March 15th. For now they will be open from 4-10pm 7 days a week.
And a massive sigh of relief could be heard throughout the land. Amen.